India, May 29 -- IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) announced the commencement of commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which will open later this year. IndiGo will be the first airline to operate from the new airport. In December last year, IndiGo conducted a trial flight test.

With 18 daily departures and 36 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs), the airline will cover 15 cities from day one, according to a press note issued by IndiGo. This will be increased to 79 daily departures (158 ATMs), including 14 international departures, by November 2025 and 100 daily departures (200 ATMS) by March 2026. By November 2026, it is expected to build up to 140 daily departures (280 ATMs) including 30 international ...