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.

— Filed Sat, 20 Jun, 2026, 17:24 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Adani-owned Navi Mumbai International Airport launches international operations on July 15, with Air India Express as inaugural carrier flying to Abu Dhabi. Opens new airport-retail and duty-free surface as daily footfall scales toward 50,000 by year-end.

Why this matters

International launch follows AERA's cleared 6% UDF hike (below Adani's 20% ask) and tariff approvals positioning NMIA for 50,000 daily pax, unlocking material new retail surface across duty-free and F&B.

Footfall signals steady at 223 over the last 90 days, indicating sustained pax-driven retail activity.