New Delhi, Oct. 6 -- India's aviation infrastructure is set for a major boost with the launch of two new airports - the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and the Noida International Airport (NIA).

The move is part of the government's efforts to enhance air connectivity and ease congestion at existing airports in the country's busiest metro cities.

The Navi Mumbai International Airport is scheduled to open onOctober 8, 2025, followed by the Noida International Airport onOctober 30, 2025.

With these developments, both Delhi and Mumbai will become "multi-airport" cities, joining the ranks of major global hubs like London, New York, and Tokyo, which are served by more than one airport.

The addition of these airports is expected to ...