Daijiworld Media Network - Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Oct 5: Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is strengthening its public transport and ground mobility infrastructure ahead of the Winter Schedule 2026-27, with an expanded network of buses, taxis, autorickshaws, car rentals and airport shuttles to improve connectivity across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Pune and the wider Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
The airport, operated by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), is preparing for the Winter Schedule, which will run from October 25, 2026, to March 27, 2027.
As part of the expansion, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will launch e-Shivai electric bus services from NMIA on October 7.
In the first phase, MSRTC services will connect the airport with Dadar, Borivali and Pune. Fares from NMIA have been fixed at Rs 450 for Pune, Rs 210 for Borivali and Rs 170 for Dadar East. Children below 12 years and women travelling with a National Common Mobility Card will be eligible for a 50 per cent fare concession.
The Dadar-NMIA service will operate via Sion and Atal Setu, while the Borivali-NMIA route will connect CSMIA Terminal 1, Bandra and Atal Setu. The Pune route will have two daily services, with one operating in the morning and another in the afternoon.
MSRTC also plans to introduce services connecting NMIA with Thane and Nashik by mid-November.
Private bus operator Chalo Bus is already operating 21 daily services connecting NMIA with Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar and the World Trade Centre in Colaba. The operator is also adding capacity during peak periods to cater to passenger and airport employee movement.
Within Navi Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) is operating seven dedicated airport routes, A1 to A7, linking Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, Khandeshwar and the Airport Project Office.
Services between Belapur and Nerul are available every 15-20 minutes during peak hours, while further connectivity to Vashi and Panvel is planned.
The airport is also expanding taxi and last-mile connectivity. Uber Go and Uber Premier will provide app-based cab services, while Uber Auto will cater to passengers seeking on-demand autorickshaw services for shorter journeys. Prepaid taxi and autorickshaw facilities, along with car rental services, are also being introduced at the airport.
Bharat Taxi is scheduled to begin operations at NMIA from October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles, providing another option for passengers travelling to and from the airport.
A complimentary inter-airport shuttle service is also being introduced between NMIA and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). Operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo, the shuttle will run every hour, providing passengers with a direct transfer option between Mumbai’s two airports.
Overall ground transport capacity at NMIA is being scaled up to 4,594 vehicles and services, including 3,787 app-based taxis, 184 car rentals, 171 autorickshaws and 547 buses.
The airport is also deploying mobility signage, improved wayfinding systems and on-ground passenger assistance, with designated areas for buses, shuttles, arrivals, departures and private vehicles.