Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) opened on October 8th, 2025, as Mumbai’s second international airport, easing congestion at the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Inside Navi Mumbai International airport—India’s largest greenfield aviation project
Inside Navi Mumbai International airport—India’s largest greenfield aviation project
Navi Mumbai International Airport opens as India’s largest greenfield airport—combining Zaha Hadid’s stunning design with eco-friendly tech and world-class facilities.
Business Today Desk
- Oct 9, 2025,
- Updated Oct 9, 2025 4:04 PM IST
- 1/9
- 2/9
Designed by the renowned Zaha Hadid Architects, NMIA’s terminal boasts futuristic design, inspired by the lotus—India’s national flower—with soaring glass façades and beautiful jaali-inspired lattice work.
- 3/9
NMIA isn't just modern—it’s green. Solar panels, EV buses, and water taxi connectivity make sustainability a key part of the airport’s operation.
- 4/9
The airport’s vast check-in areas, spacious lounges, and wide corridors are designed to handle millions of passengers with efficiency and comfort.
- 5/9
Four terminals, two parallel runways, and a VVIP terminal (opening by 2030) ensure NMIA offers a seamless experience for all, from business leaders to everyday travelers.
- 6/9
Confirmed airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air will operate from NMIA, with dozens of daily domestic and international flights expected soon.
- 7/9
Designed to handle 90 million passengers annually, NMIA is set to be a key player in India’s aviation industry, providing a modern gateway to the world.
- 8/9
The terminal’s bright and airy interiors, high-tech security zones, and sleek boarding gates promise a next-level airport experience, all wrapped in elegant, thoughtful design.
- 9/9
NMIA will significantly reduce travel times for people from nearby towns like Thane, Vashi, and Lonavala, while decongesting the city’s main airport for millions of travelers.