Navi Mumbai Airport Gets Dedicated AC Shuttle Bus Services, Major Boost to Connectivity
As Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) begins commercial operations and integrates into the region’s transport network, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) has launched dedicated air-conditioned shuttle buses on five key routes to improve last-mile connectivity for air travellers and commuters across the city.
AC Shuttle Services
From early morning (starting around 6 AM), an initial fleet of 14 air-conditioned buses has been deployed across five direct routes linking major suburban railway stations with the airport terminal. These specialized shuttle services are designed to provide seamless connectivity between rail and air travel, helping people transition smoothly from local trains to flights.
The five AC routes currently in operation are:
Belapur Railway Station → NMIA
Nerul Railway Station → NMIA
Targhar Railway Station → NMIA
Kharkopar Railway Station → NMIA
Khandeshwar Railway Station → NMIA
The distance between these stations and the airport ranges from roughly 1.5 km to 6 km, and the buses are expected to operate at intervals of approximately 17–22 minutes.
Integration with Suburban Rail
The shuttle services strategically complement the Belapur–Nerul–Uran suburban train corridor, with Targhar and Gavan stations having been inaugurated in December to support airport connectivity. This makes it easier for travellers coming from areas across Navi Mumbai to catch a train and then hop onto an AC bus for the final leg to NMIA.
Phased Expansion & Future Plans
NMMT officials have stated that these routes are just the first phase of airport bus connectivity. Based on passenger demand and operational experience, additional buses and potentially more routes will be introduced progressively as NMIA scales up its flight operations.
Other Public Transport Links
In addition to NMMT shuttles, other public transport services are also shaping up around the airport’s launch. For long-distance connectivity, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) and the Chalo Bus network are rolling out premium AC routes connecting NMIA with key business and residential districts in Mumbai such as Marol, Andheri East, and World Trade Centre. These services aim to offer comfortable travel options for passengers coming from or going to the city’s commercial hubs.
Local transport enhancements are part of a broader push that includes long-term projects such as Navi Mumbai Metro expansions and proposed links like the Gold Line, which will eventually further strengthen multi-modal connectivity across the Mumbai metropolitan region.
