Navi Mumbai, September 03, 2026: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has crossed the 3 million passenger mark since start of the commercial operations on 25 December 2025, marking a significant milestone in its rapid rise as one of India’s most promising new aviation gateways.

This milestone is supported by NMIA’s strong operational performance and passenger-focused service standards. In August, the airport recorded an average last-bag delivery performance of 94%, comparable to global benchmarks and reflecting its commitment to efficient, seamless airport operations.

Building on this momentum, NMIA’s network now spans more than 40 destinations, strengthening its role in connecting the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with key domestic markets. With six new domestic destinations, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ranchi, Darbhanga, Guwahati and Sindhudurg, set to join its network, the airport continues to expand travel choices and enhance connectivity for passengers.

“Crossing the 3 million passenger milestone marks an important step in NMIA’s growth journey and reaffirms its increasing relevance in India’s aviation sector. Our continued emphasis on operational excellence, service reliability and delivering a seamless passenger experience is the core of this progress. As we expand into newer domestic and international markets, supported by additional routes and airline partners, NMIA is poised to further strengthen connectivity of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and establish itself as a key aviation gateway for Western India,” said a Navi Mumbai International Airport spokesperson.

Since launch, NMIA has expanded from 13 to 46 destinations and has handled approximately 22,500 commercial flights. In less than 200 days, the airport also commenced scheduled international services, connecting Navi Mumbai with Abu Dhabi.

The airport continues to further expand its international network through the addition of new airlines and routes in November 2026, ahead of the winter schedule. This planned expansion will reinforce NMIA’s position as a future-ready domestic and international gateway for Western India.

About Navi Mumbai International Airport (IATA: NMI, ICAO: VANM)

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), developed and managed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL)—a public-private partnership between Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) and City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited (CIDCO)—is poised to become a world-class aviation gateway for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and western India. As the second international airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, NMIA plays a transformative role in decongesting existing aviation capacity while catalysing economic growth and urban development across Navi Mumbai.

Backed by AAHL, a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship of the globally diversified Adani Group, NMIA represents the next frontier in India’s aviation growth story. Designed to handle up to 90 million passengers annually on completion, and 20 million passengers in its initial phase, the airport will also manage 0.5 million metric tonnes of cargo through advanced, future-ready infrastructure.

Aligned with AAHL’s hub-and-spoke vision, launched in December 2025, NMIA offers a seamless, digital-first travel experience, with a strong focus on sustainability, efficiency, and passenger-centric design—setting new benchmarks for greenfield airports globally.

About Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL)

Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) is India’s largest operator of Public Private Partnership airports dedicated to transforming the country’s aviation landscape with innovative, sustainable, and customer-centric solutions. Adani Airports is a part of the Adani Group’s flagship company, Adani Enterprises Ltd., that aims to extend the company’s vision as a global integrated leader in infrastructure and transportation. AAHL operates eight airports including Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, Thiruvananthapuram and the newly constructed Navi Mumbai airport. As part of its broader vision to redefine airport-led urban development in India, AAHL is also developing integrated, hospitality-led Airport City destinations that bring together hospitality, retail, entertainment, commercial, and lifestyle infrastructure around key aviation hubs.

AAHL strives to deliver world-class passenger experiences, enhance connectivity, and foster economic growth to shape the future of air travel and contribute to India’s global standing in the aviation sector. Website: Navi Mumbai International Airport