The architecturally stunning and much-awaited Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) began its commercial operations on December 25, 2025. The launch of this airport marks a key milestone for India’s civil aviation sector, adding a new aviation gateway to the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). It has positioned Mumbai towards a multi-airport model, which is also seen in various city-regions, such as Dubai, New York, and London. But where is it located? How to reach Navi Mumbai International Airport from various parts of Mumbai? Here’s your ultimate guide!
NMIA Connectivity Guide For Passengers: How To Reach Navi Mumbai International Airport
From Eastern Suburbs
- If you are traveling from Mulund, Ghatkopar, or Vikroli can take the Eastern Express Highway to reach Jeejabhai Bhosle Marg at Mankhurd flyover.
- Those coming from Kurla can take the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road to reach Jeejabhai Bhosle Marg – Mankhurd flyover.
- Now travel straight to the Sion-Panvel highway and move left towards the Vashi bridge.
- After the Vaishi toll naka, take the left ramp down the Palm Beach Road Interchange and continue on the road till the NMMC junction.
- Take the right to Amra Marg, and cross the Panvel creek.
- Soon, you will easily reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From South Mumbai
- If you are traveling from Parel can take Acharya Dhondhe Marg or Dr. E Moses Road from Worli or Keshavrao Khadye Marg from Mahalaxmi to reach the Eastern freeway.
- Those travelling to NMIA from Nariman Point, Colaba, Gateway of India, or Mantralaya can take the Captain Prakash Pethe Marg or Shahid Bhagat Singh Road to reach D’Mello Road and then to the Eastern freeway.
- Once you have reached the Eastern freeway, you can take the Atal Setu.
- Now, cross the Thane creek and then take the left exit at Chirle onto NH 348 and come to Amra Marg.
- Stay on the left lanes of the Amra Marg, and you will finally reach loop A of the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From Western Suburbs
- Those coming from Powai can take the Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road and then the Eastern Express Highway.
- If you are coming from BKC, Bandra, Vile Parle, Malad, Borivali, and Andheri can take the Western Express Highway and later the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road.
- Next, reach Jeejabhai Bhosle Marg at Mankhurd and then travel to the Sion-Panvel bridge.
- Move left towards the Vashi bridge and after the Vashi toll naka, take the left ramp down the Palm Beach Road Interchange.
- Continue on the road till the NMMC junction, take a right to Amra Marg, cross Panvel creek, and reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From Central Mumbai
- If you are traveling from Sion, Chembur, or Dadar, you can take the Eastern Express highway.
- Now travel to Atal Setu, cross the Thane creek, and then take the left exit at Chirle onto NH 348 and come to Amra Marg.
- Stay on the left lanes of the Amra Marg, and you will finally reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From Kalyan, Dombivli, And Bhiwandi
- Those coming from Bhiwandi and Kalyan can take NH 160 or NH 848 to reach the Thane-Belapur road.
- If you are traveling from Dombivli, you can take the Shilphata Mahape Road to arrive on the Thane-Belapur road.
- Now, continue to the Sion-Panvel highway and take the right after the DY Patil stadium to reach Amra Marg.
- Continue on Amra Marg using the NMMC junction flyover, and you will reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From Panvel And Navi Mumbai
- If you are traveling from Kharghar and Kalamboli, take the Sion-Panvel highway towards Vashi. After crossing the CIDCO bhawan, stay in the left lane and take the left exit downward lane before Uran phata to reach Amra Marg.
- Those coming from Sanpada, Nerul, Seawoods, and Vashi can take the Palm Beach road and then take a right at the NMMC junction onto Amra Marg.
- Continue on Amra Marg using the NMMC junction flyover, and you will reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From Thane, Ghansoli, And Airoli
- If you are traveling from Thane, you can take the Ghodbunder road or the Sanket Kalwa road to arrive at the Thane – Belapur road.
- Those coming from Ghansoli and Airoli can take the Thane-Belapur road to reach the Sion-Panvel highway.
- Take the right below Uran Phata after the DY Patil stadium to reach Amra Marg.
- Continue on Amra Marg using the NMMC junction flyover, and you will reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
More About Navi Mumbai International Airport
IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and Star Air operated domestic services on December 25, 2025, connecting NMIA to nine destinations across India. The airport handled 15 scheduled departures on the first day.
In its initial phase, NMIA will be operating between 08 AM and 08 PM with up to 24 scheduled daily departures to 13 destinations. This is the capability to manage up to 10 aircraft movements per hour. From February 2026, operations are planned to progressively scale up to round-the-clock services.
FAQs
What Is The Distance To Navi Mumbai International Airport from Borivali/Thane/CSMT?
Distances from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) were approximately 55 km to Borivali, 35 km to Thane, and 45 km to CSMT.
What Are Uber And Ola To Navi Mumbai Airport Prepaid Taxi Rates?
The base fares are INR 20.66 per km for non-AC vehicles and INR 22.72 per km for AC vehicles.
What Is The Western Express Highway to Navi Mumbai Airport Travel Time?
The travel time between these is about 1 to 2 hours based on traffic.
What Is The Fastest Route From South Mumbai to NMIA?
The fastest route from South Mumbai to NMIA is taking the Eastern Freeway to Atal Setu, then Chirle exit onto NH348 leading to Amra Marg, to Terminal 1. It will take about 45-90 minutes under normal traffic.
Which Is The Nearest Railway Station to Navi Mumbai Airport?
Targhar railway station in Navi Mumbai’s Raigad district is the nearest railway station to NMIA.
What Is The Route From Taghar Railway Station to NMIA?
The local road from Targhar leads to Amra Marg and then to the western entrance of NMIA.
Which Are The NMMT AC Bus Routes to Navi Mumbai Airport?
Starting from 6 AM, A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 NMMT AC buses go to NMIA.
Which Are The BEST Buses From Mumbai to NMIA?
No direct BEST bus routes operate from Mumbai to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA),
What Is The Ulwe Coastal Road Completion Date 2026?
It is targeted for completion by August or September 2026.
