New Delhi, July 15 -- The first International flight from Navi Mumbai International Airport took off on Wednesday morning. Air India Express IX207 departed from Navi Mumbai International Airport at 3.02 AM for the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. Navi Mumbai Airport will also receive its first-ever international arrival at 10.20 AM on Wednesday.

The new route, to be operated thrice-weekly, offers travellers a convenient direct link to the UAE in West Asia and reflects the coordinated efforts of government agencies, aviation regulators, airline partners and airport stakeholders in establishing NMIA as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region's second global gateway, Adani Airports Holding Ltd (AAHL) said.

The international air services are being launched...