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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.

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.

Navi Mumbai International Airport will commence both domestic and international operations in October 2025, starting with 60 daily flights and scaling to 300 within six months, featuring digital-first passenger services.