NMIA gets landing-fee waivers to attract new international flights
India’s aviation tariff regulator has expanded landing-fee incentives for new international services at Navi Mumbai International Airport, including routes already served from Mumbai. Eligible flights can receive a full first-year waiver, supporting NMIA’s effort to build carrier interest, passenger traffic and hub utilisation.
What happened
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) · AERA expanded landing-fee waivers for new international flights from Adani-owned Navi Mumbai airport, including
Key facts
- 100% landing-fee waiver in the first year for flights up to 5,000 km
- 50% landing-fee discount in the second year for flights up to 5,000 km
- 25% landing-fee waiver in the third year for flights beyond 5,000 km
- Normal international landing fee: ₹1,850 per tonne
- An 80-tonne aircraft would otherwise pay ₹1.48 lakh per landing
- Bhogapuram incentives apply to operations started after March 2026
Why this matters
Corporates should assess NMIA-area partnerships, leases and acquisition targets early, as new international connectivity could create a second Mumbai aviation-led commercial cluster.