Navi Mumbai Airport to Get IndiGo International Flights from 2027
IndiGo and Adani Airports announce a phased shift of international operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport starting February 2027.
In a major move to reshape air travel in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) have announced a strategic plan to launch and expand international flight operations at the Navi Mumbai Airport (NMIA). The transition is set to begin in February 2027, marking a significant step toward establishing a dual-airport system for the region.
Phased Shift of International Routes
As part of this expansion, IndiGo will progressively move 12 daily international departures from the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to the new Navi Mumbai facility. This shift will cover all current operations to several key global destinations, including:
- Middle East: Bahrain, Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah, Kuwait, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Muscat.
- Asia: Dhaka and Jakarta.
Adding to this network, the airline will introduce a new daily service to Kathmandu. By July 2027, IndiGo expects to have a robust international network at NMIA serving 12 different destinations.
Ensuring Seamless Connectivity
To support these international flights, IndiGo will also transition necessary domestic connectivity from CSMIA to NMIA. This ensures that passengers have seamless onward connections between domestic and international legs of their journeys. AAHL is currently working closely with the airline to build the infrastructure required for a smooth transfer experience at the new airport.
Relieving Pressure on CSMIA
The transition is not just about growth at the new airport but also about optimizing the existing one. By moving these operations, IndiGo aims to achieve two primary goals at CSMIA:
- Global Expansion: The freed-up capacity will allow IndiGo to launch new services across Africa, Europe, and Asia in 2027 using its expanding fleet of A320, A321, and the long-range A321XLR aircraft without overloading the current airport.
- Infrastructure Redevelopment: The shift in domestic operations will support the required capacity reductions needed for the redevelopment of CSMIA Terminal 1 (T1) by 2030. Any further adjustments needed for T1 redevelopment will be managed within CSMIA Terminal 2 (T2).
A Balanced Approach to Aviation
According to a joint release, this phased transition is designed to be transparent and equitable, rebalancing capacity across Mumbai's two airports based on each airline's presence. This strategy is intended to minimize operational disruptions and provide certainty for both passengers and carriers as NMIA scales up.
"The phased transition will materially expand connectivity from NMIA and further expand international reach from CSMIA, thereby providing passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with stronger twin-airport access to a broader range of domestic and international travel," the joint statement read.
About the Partners
IndiGo continues to be a dominant force in Indian aviation, operating a fleet of over 430 aircraft and nearly 2,200 daily flights across 95 domestic and 40 international destinations. The airline reported welcoming over 123 million customers in FY26.
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a part of Adani Enterprises Limited, stands as India's largest operator of Public Private Partnership airports. In addition to the newly constructed Navi Mumbai International Airport, AAHL manages airports in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Jaipur, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram.
IndiGo will announce the final dates for the service transition and the launch of new routes once final project coordination and operating approvals are secured.