India, July 15 -- A major milestone for Indian aviation - Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has officially launched its first scheduled international operations with Air India Express flying direct to Abu Dhabi starting July 15, 2026.
First international route:
Navi Mumbai -> Abu Dhabi, thrice weekly.
Rapid growth:
International services began less than 200 days after domestic operations started on 25 Dec 2025.
AAHL milestone:
Every airport in Adani Airport Holdings Ltd.'s portfolio is now internationally connected.
Statements:
- Nipun Aggarwal (Chairman, Air India Express) emphasized Navi Mumbai as a key pillar in their dual-airport strategy alongside Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
- Arun Bansal (CEO, AAHL) called it the start of a new phase, focusing on seamless operations and world-class travel experiences.
Performance so far:
In under 7 months, NMIA has connected 46 domestic destinations, served 2.3 million passengers, and handles ~150 ATMs daily.
Cargo milestone:
The inaugural flight....
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