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Passengers planning to fly from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will have to pay a temporary user development fee (UDF). The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has set these interim fees as the airport gets ready to open later this year.
For domestic departures, passengers will be charged Rs 620, while those flying internationally will pay Rs 1,225. For arrivals, the fee is Rs 270 for domestic and Rs 525 for international travelers. These fees do not include taxes, so passengers can expect to pay a little more.
The interim charges will remain in place until March 31, 2026, or until AERA announces final tariffs. Navi Mumbai International Airport Ltd (NMIAL), which is handling the airport’s development, had originally proposed higher rates—Rs 840 for domestic and Rs 1,500 for international departures—but AERA decided these were too high and reduced them.
How NMIA Fees Compare to Mumbai Airport
When compared to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), NMIA’s charges are much higher. At CSMIA, the UDF is Rs 207 for domestic and Rs 726 for international departures— and these already include taxes. Since NMIA’s charges exclude taxes, the total cost will be even higher for passengers.
Future Plans for Navi Mumbai Airport
NMIA is expected to begin operations with the capacity to handle 20 million passengers annually during its first and second phases. By 2030, this number could rise to 50 million, and in the long term, it may reach up to 90 million passengers per year.
To support this, NMIAL plans to invest Rs 57,333 crore across all development phases, with Rs 22,531 crore allocated for the initial phases. This will include world-class facilities for both passengers and cargo.
AERA has also approved temporary charges for cargo services. However, they have asked NMIAL to simplify the cargo fee structure when the final rates are discussed. For international flights, landing charges will follow a variable tariff plan (VTP), which means the fees may change depending on demand. This model is aimed at attracting more international flights.
The user fee structure is only temporary and will be adjusted once a full multi-year plan is approved. NMIAL had submitted its proposal to AERA in February. Until the final tariff is decided, the current fees will help manage early operational costs. NMIA is expected to begin commercial operations by August 2025.
