NITN | @notintownlive | 24 Dec 2025, 11:21 pm
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Mumbai: IndiGo has commenced operations from the newly inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
The first flight arrived at NMIA from Bengaluru on Thursday morning, while the first departure was to Hyderabad shortly thereafter.
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said, "We are pleased to commence operations from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This enables us to offer even greater travel choices to travelers to/from Mumbai.
"Initially, IndiGo will be connecting NMIA to over 10 key destinations across the nation. These newly launched services will support the growth of this brand-new aviation gateway and complement Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport."
The commencement of flights from NMIA is part of IndiGo’s efforts to leverage the airport as a strategic aviation gateway, complementing Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and offering seamless travel experience to customers in and around the city.
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