IndiGo Launches Direct Flights from Navi Mumbai to Ahmedabad and Rajkot

Published: February 25, 2026 | Category: Real Estate Mumbai
IndiGo Launches Direct Flights from Navi Mumbai to Ahmedabad and Rajkot

Ahmedabad: In a significant boost to air connectivity between Gujarat and Maharashtra, IndiGo has announced the launch of new direct flights connecting Navi Mumbai International Airport with key Gujarat cities, Ahmedabad and Rajkot. These services will commence on March 29, 2026, and are expected to strengthen short-haul regional operations and improve connectivity between Gujarat’s commercial and tourism hubs and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

The airline will deploy its ATR aircraft on these routes, offering a comfortable and efficient travel experience. For Ahmedabad, IndiGo will operate daily direct flights. Flight 6E 7018 will depart from Ahmedabad at 7:10 pm and arrive in Navi Mumbai at 8:40 pm. The return flight, 6E 7017, will leave Navi Mumbai at 9:10 pm and reach Ahmedabad at 10:35 pm.

This new service is expected to benefit business travellers, industry stakeholders, and frequent flyers commuting between Gujarat’s financial capital and Mumbai’s upcoming aviation hub, ensuring smoother and more time-efficient travel.

For Rajkot, a key city in Saurashtra, IndiGo will introduce a convenient early morning daily service. Flight 6E 7045 will operate from Navi Mumbai to Rajkot between 7:00 am and 8:15 am. The return flight, 6E 7046, will depart from Rajkot at 8:45 am and arrive in Navi Mumbai at 9:45 am. This service is anticipated to enhance connectivity for business travellers and the MSME sector in Rajkot, which has emerged as a major industrial and engineering hub in Gujarat, facilitating faster access to Mumbai’s expanding commercial ecosystem.

In addition to Ahmedabad and Rajkot, IndiGo will also launch daily services connecting Navi Mumbai with Diu, Goa, Belgaum, and Kolhapur from the same date. These new routes build on IndiGo’s expanding presence at Navi Mumbai, offering convenient schedules, greater flexibility, and seamless air travel. By expanding its ATR network, the airline aims to strengthen regional aviation growth, support tourism and local economies, and enable faster, more reliable connectivity between tier-2 and tier-3 cities and major metropolitan hubs.

The schedule of flights from Navi Mumbai, effective March 29, 2026, is as follows:

| Sector | Flight No. | Days of Operation | Departure | Arrival | |---------------------------|------------|-------------------|-----------|---------| | Ahmedabad-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7018 | Daily | 19:10 | 20:40 | | Navi Mumbai-Ahmedabad | 6E 7017 | Daily | 21:10 | 22:35 | | Navi Mumbai-Diu | 6E 7023 | Daily | 10:05 | 11:15 | | Diu-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7024 | Daily | 11:40 | 12:45 | | Navi Mumbai-Goa | 6E 7037 | Daily | 11:05 | 12:35 | | Goa-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7038 | Daily | 17:25 | 18:55 | | Navi Mumbai-Goa | 6E 7077 | Daily | 13:15 | 14:25 | | Goa-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7078 | Daily | 19:45 | 21:00 | | Navi Mumbai-Rajkot | 6E 7045 | Daily | 07:00 | 08:15 | | Rajkot-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7046 | Daily | 08:45 | 09:45 | | Navi Mumbai-Belgaum | 6E 7015 | Daily | 10:20 | 11:35 | | Belgaum-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7016 | Daily | 17:35 | 18:45 | | Navi Mumbai-Kolhapur | 6E 7041 | Daily | 08:00 | 09:15 | | Kolhapur-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7042 | Daily | 09:35 | 10:30 | | Navi Mumbai-Kolhapur | 6E 7043 | Daily | 19:20 | 20:30 | | Kolhapur-Navi Mumbai | 6E 7044 | Daily | 20:50 | 21:45 |

All timings are in local time zones. Schedule is subject to all regulatory approvals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. When will the new direct flights from Navi Mumbai to Ahmedabad and Rajkot start?
The new direct flights from Navi Mumbai to Ahmedabad and Rajkot will start on March 29, 2026.
2. What type of aircraft will IndiGo use for these new routes?
IndiGo will deploy its ATR aircraft for the new routes connecting Navi Mumbai with Ahmedabad and Rajkot.
3. What are the departure and arrival times for the flights between Navi Mumbai and Ahmedabad?
Flight 6E 7018 departs from Ahmedabad at 7:10 pm and arrives in Navi Mumbai at 8:40 pm. The return flight, 6E 7017, leaves Navi Mumbai at 9:10 pm and reaches Ahmedabad at 10:35 pm.
4. Will there be early morning flights to Rajkot from Navi Mumbai?
Yes, Flight 6E 7045 will operate from Navi Mumbai to Rajkot between 7:00 am and 8:15 am. The return flight, 6E 7046, will depart from Rajkot at 8:45 am and arrive in Navi Mumbai at 9:45 am.
5. Which other cities will IndiGo connect to Navi Mumbai starting March 29, 2026?
In addition to Ahmedabad and Rajkot, IndiGo will also launch daily services connecting Navi Mumbai with Diu, Goa, Belgaum, and Kolhapur from March 29, 2026.