Navi Mumbai International Airport's Inauguration Pushed To June

The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), which was scheduled to be inaugurated next month, will now open in June, said Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group on Sunday, March 16.

Sharing pictures of his visit to the airport in a post on social media platform X, Adani said, "A glimpse of India's aviation future, set to be inaugurated this June, it will redefine connectivity and growth. A true gift to India!"

A glimpse into India’s aviation future! ✈️

Visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport site today—a world-class airport taking shape. Set for inauguration this June, it will redefine connectivity & growth. A true gift to India!

Kudos to the Adani Airports team & partners for… pic.twitter.com/2TCWcSnr6c

— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) March 16, 2025

Review of airport work

The Adani Group chairman was accompanied by his wife Preeti Adani, son Jeet Adani and daughter-in-law Diva Adani. Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) chief executive officer Arun Bansal and Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd chief executive officer Captain BVJK Sharma were also part of the Adani-led team that reviewed the progress of the airport.

After the successful landing of the first commercial flight at the under-construction airport on December 29, the NMIA CEO had earlier said the facility would be inaugurated on April 17 and begin operations by mid-May. However, it will be inaugurated in June.

With the launch date now pushed back by nearly two months, actual domestic flight and cargo operations are expected to begin only in July once security arrangements are in place. International flights are likely to start by the end of the year or early next year, said officials.