Navi Mumbai airport to open in September 2024
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to open its doors on September 30, 2024, becoming Mumbai's second international airport.
This massive ₹16,000 crore project aims to finally ease the chaos at the current airport and make flying in and out of the city way smoother.
Terminal 1 will be ready by then
Terminal 1 will handle up to 20 million passengers a year with digital check-ins, biometric gates, comfy lounges, and what's claimed to be the world's fastest baggage claim.
Thanks to a new 22km Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, you'll be able to get from South Mumbai to Ulwe in about 20 minutes—pretty game-changing for commuters.
Major boost for cargo traffic
By 2032, NMIA and the existing CSMIA together are expected to serve up to 160 million travelers every year.
Domestic flights will start first after launch, with international ones joining soon after.
Plus, from August 2025, NMIA takes over as Mumbai's main cargo hub while CSMIA upgrades—so expect more jobs and faster shipping too.