Air India Group to launch phased operations at Navi Mumbai Airport starting Dec 2026
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The group will begin phased transition with selected domestic and West Asia services.
In line with the broader transition plan for domestic and international airlines to facilitate the redevelopment of Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), Air India Group will commence the phased transition of some of its West Asia services to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), with Air India Express operating four daily domestic flights from December 2026 and planned services to Kuwait and existing services to Oman from January 2027.
The group will progressively transition Air India Express services to Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha, Muscat, and Sharjah, to NMIA, with the process expected to be completed by the IATA Northern Summer 2027 season.
This transition is aligned with the wider airport transition program for both Indian and international airlines and will support the redevelopment of CSMIA Terminal 1. The phased move also supports the development of Mumbai’s dual-airport system.
Operating from both CSMIA and NMIA will strengthen connectivity across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, provide travelers with greater choice and convenience, and support the continued growth of aviation infrastructure in the region.
Adani Airport Holdings Limited welcomed Air India Group’s plans to commence operations from NMIA. Navi Mumbai International Airport is being developed with advanced technology, multimodal connectivity and scalable infrastructure to support the region’s future aviation growth and deliver a seamless travel experience.
