Navi Mumbai Airport: First international flight starts from Navi Mumbai to Abu Dhabi, happiness seen among passengers

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) 15 July 2026 Achieved a great achievement. Today the first international flight from here Air India Express (IX208) abu dhabi flew to. Upon landing the aircraft was honored with a traditional water cannon salute. On the return flight (IX207) took approx. 100 passengers Took off from Abu Dhabi with Rs. With this first flight, the first global export has also started from the airport.

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Expansion plans and upcoming changes

This airport for its domestic operations 200 days The latter has now become connected at the international level. CEO of Adani Airport Holdings Limited Arun Bansal Has described this as a new phase of the airport’s journey. Chairman of Air India Express Nipun Agarwal Said that Navi Mumbai is a key part of their dual airport strategy. Air India Express 29 July 2026 It is planning to start flight service on this route thrice a week.

Since its domestic debut, NMIA 46 domestic Cities added so far 23 lakhs Has served more than 100 passengers. Airport management will now open its Terminal 2 50 million Is preparing with the capacity of passengers. in the future 2038 till 2.5 to 3 crores It is targeted to handle international passengers, making it a major aviation hub in the region.