IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has officially commenced operations from the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), marking a major milestone in the country’s aviation network. The first IndiGo flight landed at NMI from Bengaluru on the morning of December 25, 2025, followed by its first departure to Hyderabad shortly after.
Expanding Horizons: IndiGo’s Initial Network from NMI
As part of its first operational phase, IndiGo will connect NMI to 13 major destinations across India, significantly boosting travel options for passengers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Daily flights: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Cochin, Delhi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Mangaluru, Nagpur
6x weekly flights: Goa (Mopa)
Daily flights (from Dec 26): Jaipur
Daily flights (from Dec 29): Chennai, Coimbatore
5x weekly flights (from Dec 30): Vadodara
Leadership Insight
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, shared:
“We are delighted to begin operations from NMI—the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This expansion allows us to offer even more travel choices to our passengers traveling to and from Mumbai. Initially, IndiGo will connect NMI to over 10 key destinations across India.”
Strategic Significance for Indian Aviation
The launch of IndiGo operations at NMI positions the airport as a strategic aviation hub complementing Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). The new airport will help:
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Ease congestion at CSMIA
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Improve travel convenience for passengers in Navi Mumbai and nearby regions
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Strengthen IndiGo’s domestic network and enhance last-mile connectivity
A New Era for Mumbai’s Aviation Landscape
IndiGo’s debut at NMI marks the beginning of a new chapter in Indian aviation, turning Navi Mumbai into a vital gateway for domestic connectivity. With an expanding flight network and convenient travel options, passengers can now look forward to a smoother, more connected journey experience across India.
