The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is set to be inaugurated today by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, bringing an end to the long wait for Navi Mumbaikars and aviation enthusiasts alike.
**Flight Operations and Connectivity**
Following the inauguration, airlines including IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India have announced plans to operate between 14 to 20 daily flights connecting NMIA to approximately 15 cities.
The airport is expected to commence operations 45 to 60 days after the inauguration, likely by December, once security mobilization is complete. This new hub will serve flyers from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, providing improved access and convenience.
**Access to NMIA**
Travelers can reach NMIA via multiple land routes, with metro and water taxi services planned to be introduced in the near future.
**How to reach NMIA from key areas:**
– **From South Mumbai:**
Colaba → Shahid Bhagat Singh Road → P D’Mello Road → Eastern Freeway → Atal Setu → JNPT Road → Uran Road → NMIA
– **From Andheri:**
Ghatkopar Link Road → Eastern Express Highway → Mankhurd Link Road → Vashi Creek Bridge → Satara Highway → NMIA
– **From Eastern Suburbs:**
Mulund → Mulund-Goregaon Link Road → Mulund-Airoli Road → Thane-Belapur Road → Satara Highway → NMIA
– **From Thane:**
Thane → Airoli → Belapur Road → Satara Highway → NMIA
– **From Navi Mumbai (Airoli, Digha, Nerul):**
Palm Beach Road → Belapur → Ulwe → NMIA
– **From Raigad:**
Sion-Panvel Highway → Uran Phata → Aamra Marg → NMIA
– **From Kalyan, Dombivli, Ambernath & Badlapur:**
Shilphata-Mahape Road → Thane-Belapur Road → Satara Highway → NMIA
With the inauguration of NMIA, residents and visitors can look forward to enhanced air travel options and seamless connectivity across the region. Stay tuned for updates on flight schedules and transport services.
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