New Delhi, March 10 -- In good news for travellers, domestic flights are set to take off from Navi Mumbai International Airport from next month.

Ajit Pawar, Maharashtra Deputy CM and Finance Minister, made the announcement as he tabled his 11th state budget in the legislative assembly on Monday.

"Domestic flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport from next month; 85 pc work done, trials successfully conducted," said Ajit Pawar.

Pawar also announced that Metro will connect Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport with Navi Mumbai International Airport.

The Adani Group is developing the Navi Mumbai International Airport, which will be completed in five phases. The airport will have a total handling capacity of nin...