Starting from March 29 to October 24, the schedule introduces 30 new routes, bolstering connections to major commercial, tourism, and religious hubs across India. Significant departures will occur from cities including Delhi, Goa, Bengaluru, and Cochin, along with Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Indore.
Carriers such as IndiGo, Akasa Air, and Air India Express are prepared to boost capacity during this timeframe, aiding the airport’s operational growth.
Weekly flight movements are predicted to increase to 1,092, equating to roughly 156 movements daily. The average daily departures are expected to rise from 22 at launch to 78 by April.
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This expansion is designed to enhance connectivity among Tier-1 and Tier-2 cities, addressing the rising passenger demand in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.