IndiGo to operate 79 daily flights including 14 international from Navi Mumbai by November

IndiGo is rapidly expanding its presence at the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, starting with 36 flights this winter and scaling to 79 daily departures by November 2025. This growth includes 14 international routes, marking a significant step in easing Mumbai's airport congestion and boosting India's aviation sector.

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IndiGo is set to become the inaugural airline operating from the new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), starting with 18 daily flights to 15 cities. The airline plans to ramp up operations to 79 daily flights, including 14 international departures, by November 2025, with further expansion to 140 daily flights by 2026.

The $2.1 billion NMIA project, developed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Pvt Ltd (NMIAL) — a public-private partnership between Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) and CIDCO — aims to decongest Mumbai's existing airport and position the region as a major global transit hub.

"IndiGo will be the inaugural airline to operate from NMIA, and we couldn’t be more pleased to announce this," said Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo. "Our alliance signals towards achievement of complete operational readiness on both sides to take next steps."

The airport’s lotus-shaped terminal will initially accommodate 20 million passengers annually, with plans to expand capacity to 90 million passengers and handle 3.2 million metric tonnes of cargo per year once fully completed. It features two parallel runways and advanced cargo facilities to ensure efficient operations.

IndiGo’s phased expansion includes increasing daily departures to 158 by November 2025 (including arrivals), with 14 international flights, and scaling up to 200 daily movements by March 2026. This growth aligns with the airport’s vision to serve as a key domestic and international hub, easing congestion at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA).

"This expansion underscores our dedication to catering to the evolving needs of our aspirational travellers and further contributing to the growth of India's booming aviation sector," Elbers added.

The launch of NMIA will create a dual-airport system for Mumbai, enhancing passenger experience and boosting the region’s connectivity on the global aviation map.
Sources: The Economic TimesThe Indian ExpressTimesnownews
IndiGo will launch operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport with 18 daily flights initially, expanding to 79 daily flights including 14 international by November 2025. The airport aims to ease Mumbai's congestion and handle up to 90 million passengers annually upon full completion.
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The Headline

IndiGo to launch 79 daily flights including 14 international by Nov

IndiGo will be the inaugural airline to operate from NMIA and we couldn’t be more pleased to announce this. Our alliance signals towards achievement of complete operational readiness on both sides to take next steps.
Pieter Elbers
CEO of IndiGo
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Key Facts
  • IndiGo is the first airline to operate from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), starting with 18 daily flights to 15 cities from day one of operations.The Economic TimesThe Indian ExpressTimesnownews+1
  • By November 2025, IndiGo plans to increase operations to 79 daily departures including 14 international flights.The Indian ExpressTimesnownews
  • By November, IndiGo will operate 79 daily departures (158 flights including arrivals), including 14 international departures from NMIA.Timesofindia
Key Stats at a Glance
Initial daily departures by IndiGo from NMIA
18 flights
The Economic Times
Planned daily flights by IndiGo from NMIA by November 2025
79 flights
The Indian Express
Planned international daily flights by IndiGo from NMIA by November 2025
14 flights
The Indian Express
Total aircraft movements (ATMs) by IndiGo from NMIA by November 2025
158 movements
Timesnownews
Initial domestic departure and arrival flights by IndiGo from NMIA
36 flights
Timesofindia

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Background Context

NMIA development, capacity, and IndiGo's scaling plans

Key Facts
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is developed by Adani Group and NMIAL to ease congestion at Mumbai's existing airport and serve as a major domestic and international hub.3Timesnownews3
  • NMIA's initial capacity is to handle 20 million passengers and 0.5 million metric tonnes (MMT) of cargo annually, with plans to expand to 90 million passengers and 3.2 MMT cargo per annum once fully completed.3TimesofindiaTimesnownews
  • IndiGo plans to further scale up operations to 140 daily departures including 30 international flights by November 2026.Timesnownews33
  • The Navi Mumbai airport is set to begin handling passenger flights this winter, with IndiGo operating 36 domestic departure and arrival flights connecting 15 cities from Day 1.Timesofindia
Key Stats at a Glance
Initial passenger capacity of NMIA
20 million passengers
The Indian Express
Initial cargo capacity of NMIA
0.8 million metric tonnes
The Indian Express
Full passenger capacity of NMIA
90 million passengers
The Indian Express
Full cargo capacity of NMIA
3.2 million metric tonnes
The Indian Express
Planned daily departures by IndiGo from NMIA by 2026
140 flights
Timesnownews
International daily departures by IndiGo from NMIA by November 2026
30 flights
Timesnownews
Total aircraft movements (ATMs) by IndiGo from NMIA by March 2026
200 movements
Timesnownews
Total aircraft movements (ATMs) by IndiGo from NMIA by November 2026
280 movements
Timesnownews
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