The Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) stepped into a new era of aviation expansion after launching the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Located in Ulwe-Khopra near Panvel, this mega terminal is serving as a major gateway for passengers across Pune, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Mumbai. As it is a newly launched airport, understanding how to reach Navi Mumbai Airport from Mumbai can feel a bit , hence here’s a guide to explain you that!
Mumbai To Navi Mumbai Airport By Road
From Panvel And Navi Mumbai
- Traveling from Kharghar and Kalamboli? Take the Sion-Panvel highway towards Vashi. Next, after crossing the CIDCO Bhawan, stay in the left lane and take the left exit in the downward lane before Uran Phata to reach Amra Marg.
- Those coming from Nerul, Seawoods, Sanpada, 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 to reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From South Mumbai
- Traveling from Parel? You can take Acharya Dhondhe Marg or Dr. E Moses Road from Worli. You can also take the 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. This will help you to reach D’Mello Road and then to the Eastern Freeway.
- Reach the Eastern Freeway and take the Atal Setu.
- Cross the Thane Creek and then take the left exit at Chirle onto NH 348 and reach Amra Marg.
- Stay in the left lanes of the Amra Marg.
- You will finally reach loop A of the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
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From Thane, Ghansoli, And Airoli
- 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 and reach Amra Marg.
- Continue on Amra Marg using the NMMC junction flyover.
- You will reach the western entrance of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
From Kalyan, Dombivli, And Bhiwandi
- Coming from Bhiwandi and Kalyan? You 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.
- 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 Central Mumbai
- 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 Eastern Suburbs
- Traveling from Mulund, Ghatkopar, or Vikhroli? You can take the Eastern Express Highway to reach Jeejabhai Bhosle Marg at the 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 Vashi 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 Western Suburbs
- Coming from Powai? You 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, you 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.
Buses To Navi Mumbai Airport
If you are a budget-conscious traveler or avoid self-driving, semi-public and public bus services offer amazing connectivity to Navi Mumbai Airport.
Inter-Airport Shuttles
There are dedicated air-conditioned coach shuttles that operate between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and NMIA. These shuttles were launched to offer seamless inter-terminal passenger transfer.
MSRTC e-Shivai Buses
Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) offers eco-friendly electric AC buses from Dadar and Borivali (key transit points). It is surely a budget-friendly alternative for passengers.
Chalo Bus
Premium air-conditioned Chalo buses operate on regular routes that connect major hubs. This includes Bandra, Dadar, Andheri, Thane, and Colaba. These bus services are known for their fixed schedules, comfortable seating, and luggage storage facilities.
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Navi Mumbai Airport Train Connectivity
Panvel Railway Station
This is the most well-connected and robust major railhead, which serves both the Trans-Harbour and Harbour Line. It also serves outstation trains from Pune and Konkan.
Kharkopar and Targhar Stations
These stations are located on the Uran-Neral corridor. They are the closest to the airport perimeter geographically.
While no railway station will drop you off directly inside the terminal building, you can step outside these stations and look for app-based cabs or auto-rickshaws. You will reach the departure gates in 15 to 20 minutes.
Note: This article was compiled after verifying current publicly available business information.
Summing Up
Whether you are leaving for an international trip or catching a domestic flight, navigating your way to the Navi Mumbai airport efficiently requires proper understanding of the corridors. Hence, we have listed all the routes for you to read and decide on the easiest one for you. Make sure you save it for future use and also share it with others.
