Navigating to Navi Mumbai International Airport: Routes, Distances, and Travel Times Explained
Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to open on October 30, with domestic flights starting by early December. Discover the best routes and travel times from various parts of Mumbai and the MMR.
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For the last decade, the project has faced repeated postponements—three in just the past year. Despite earlier skepticism, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has now limited its latest NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) on runway closure only until September 20, signaling that the opening is imminent. AAI has been extending closure notices since May, citing runway unavailability. This time, aviation sources say, the October 30 inauguration date is “practically locked in.”
To ensure smooth travel for passengers across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), connectivity plans are being finalized. Here’s how different regions will connect to the new airport:
1. Island City
- Starting Point: Worli
- Route: Freeway → Atal Setu → Ulwe-Belapur Road
- Distance/Time: 35 km / 70 mins
2. Eastern Suburbs
- Starting Point: Powai
- Route: Eastern Express Highway → Vashi Bridge → Thane-Belapur Road → Belapur-Ulwe Road
- Distance/Time: 34 km / 70 mins
3. Thane
- Starting Point: Viviana Mall
- Route: Eastern Express Highway → Mumbra-Airoli Road → Thane-Belapur Road → Belapur-Ulwe Road
- Distance/Time: 34 km / 60 mins
4. Western Suburbs
- Starting Point: Goregaon (Oberoi Mall)
- Route: Western Express Highway → Sea Link → Worli → Freeway → Atal Setu → Ulwe-Belapur Road
- Distance/Time: 45 km / 95 mins
5. Mira Road
- Starting Point: Beverly Park
- Route: Ghodbunder Road → Thane-Belapur Road → Belapur-Ulwe Road
- Distance/Time: 50 km / 135 mins
6. Navi Mumbai
- Starting Point: Vashi
- Route: Palm Beach Road → Belapur-Ulwe Road
- Distance/Time: 14 km / 30 mins
Cidco is working on a direct Palm Beach Road connector to the airport terminal.
7. Kalyan, Dombivli, Badlapur, Ambernath
- Starting Point: Kalyan Junction
- Route: Shilphata Road → Sion-Panvel Highway → Ulwe-Belapur Road
- Distance/Time: 37 km / 120 mins
In the near future, additional connectivity options will be available:
- Shuttle Buses: Services from Seawoods, Nerul, Belapur, Taloja, and Targhar railway stations. The closest stop will be Targhar.
- Metro: Direct Metro Line 8 (Gold Line) linking Mumbai Airport to Navi Mumbai Airport by 2030, with construction starting in 2025.
- Water Taxi: A proposed jetty near the airport SEZ will connect via speed boats, hovercrafts, and catamarans.
Traffic advisory: Travel times reflect peak-hour conditions; some shorter routes may take longer due to congestion. Officials say passengers from Andheri, Santacruz, Vile Parle, and Bandra may still prefer the Atal Setu route despite longer distance, as it avoids bottlenecks near Vashi Naka.
With roads, shuttle buses, and future metro and water links, authorities are confident the new airport will be well-connected from the start. If flight operations begin as planned, Navi Mumbai will soon emerge as India’s second aviation hub after Mumbai International Airport, easing congestion and transforming travel across western India.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Navi Mumbai International Airport set to open?
The Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to open on October 30, with domestic flights starting by early December.
What are the major routes from different parts of Mumbai to the new airport?
Major routes include: Freeway → Atal Setu → Ulwe-Belapur Road from Island City, Eastern Express Highway → Vashi Bridge → Thane-Belapur Road → Belapur-Ulwe Road from Eastern Suburbs, and Palm Beach Road → Belapur-Ulwe Road from Navi Mumbai.
What future connectivity options are planned for the airport?
Future connectivity options include shuttle buses, a direct Metro Line 8 (Gold Line) linking Mumbai Airport to Navi Mumbai Airport by 2030, and water taxis via a proposed jetty near the airport SEZ.
How long will it take to travel from Goregaon to the new airport?
Traveling from Goregaon to the Navi Mumbai International Airport will take approximately 95 minutes, covering a distance of 45 km.
Will the new airport help reduce congestion at Mumbai International Airport?
Yes, the new airport is expected to ease congestion at Mumbai International Airport and transform travel across western India, serving as India’s second aviation hub.
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