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The Mumbai Metropolitan Region is set to become India's first metro area with two operational international airports as Navi Mumbai International Airport prepares for launch, potentially doubling the region's aviation capacity and transforming connectivity for Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities across India.

India's busiest airports in Delhi and Mumbai operate under strict capacity caps while passenger traffic surges, highlighting the urgent need for new airports in Navi Mumbai and Noida-Jewar to unlock growth potential.

The upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to transform Mumbai's aviation landscape, with combined capacity projections reaching 150-160 million passengers annually by 2032.

Adani Group announces phased demolition of Mumbai Airport's Terminal 1 by 2029-30, coinciding with Navi Mumbai International Airport's second terminal launch, involving investments up to INR 45,000 crore for enhanced passenger capacity.

Metro-8 is set to redefine connectivity between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports, reducing travel time to just 30 minutes. With a combination of underground and elevated routes spanning 35 km, this ambitious project promises faster, smarter & more efficient travel for millions of passengers by 2026.