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.

— Source publishedThu, 10 Sept, 2026, 21:00 IST·First seen Thu, 10 Sept, 2026, 21:04 IST·Source Mint · Companies

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.