Navi Mumbai Airport Goes International July 15 With Air India Express Abu Dhabi Launch

Adani-owned NMIA opens international ops July 15 with Air India Express as inaugural carrier to Abu Dhabi. Daily footfall ramps from 20,000 toward 50,000 by year-end, opening fresh duty-free and F&B retail surface in MMR's second hub.

— Source publishedSat, 20 Jun, 2026, 16:38 IST·First seen Sat, 20 Jun, 2026, 17:23 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Adani-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport launches international operations on July 15, with Air India Express as inaugural carrier flying to Abu Dhabi.

Key facts

  • July 15
  • 26%
  • 20,000 passengers/day
  • 150 ATMs
  • 50,000/day
  • 380 ATMs
  • 18 weekly freighters

Why this matters

Scout airport retail, F&B, and duty-free operators with NMIA exposure or bid-ready capabilities ahead of the international terminal's concession build-out.