New Airport Transit Options
Navi Mumbai Airport Expands Ground Transport Links Ahead of Winter Schedule
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Bharat Taxi is due to start operating at NMIA on October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles; prepaid taxi and autorickshaw services are also being introduced.
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The airport’s 21 daily Chalo Bus services connect it with Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar and the World Trade Centre in Colaba, with added capacity during peak periods.
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NMMT’s seven airport routes, A1 to A7, link Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, Khandeshwar and the Airport Project Office; Belapur–Nerul services run every 15–20 minutes at peak times.
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A complimentary hourly shuttle between NMIA and CSMIA is to be operated by Cityflo, Aarya and Chalo; app-based choices include Uber Go and Uber Premier.
Navi Mumbai International Airport is ramping up ground transport options before its winter schedule kicks off on October 25, 2026. Free Press Journal reports that electric buses, taxis, and shuttle services are rolling out over the next month to give travelers more ways to reach the airport and connect across the Mumbai region.
The airport will launch MSRTC e-Shivai electric buses starting October 7, serving Dadar, Borivali, Pune, and later Thane and Nashik. Financial Express notes fares range from ₹170 to ₹450, with discounts for children under 12 and women using mobility cards.
Electric Buses Launch With Routes Across Mumbai and Beyond
MSRTC e-Shivai electric buses begin service on October 7, connecting Navi Mumbai Airport to Dadar (₹170), Borivali (₹210), and Pune (₹450). OMM Comm News reports that additional routes to Thane and Nashik are planned for mid-November. Children under 12 and women get half-fare discounts when using a National Common Mobility Card.
Taxis and Autorickshaws Offer Prepaid Ground Options
Bharat Taxi launches at NMIA on October 10 with a dedicated fleet of up to 40 vehicles, according to Money Rediff. Prepaid taxi and autorickshaw services are also being introduced, giving travelers fixed pricing and reliability for rides to and from the airport.
Bus Network Spans Andheri, Bandra, Dadar and Beyond
Chalo Bus runs 21 daily services linking the airport to Marol in Andheri East, Bandra, Dadar, and the World Trade Centre in Colaba. Northeast Live TV notes that NMMT's seven airport routes, labeled A1 to A7, connect Terminal 1 with Kharkopar, Targhar, Belapur, Nerul, Panvel, and Khandeshwar. Peak-time services run every 15–20 minutes on the Belapur–Nerul line.
Free Hourly Shuttles Link NMIA to Mumbai's Main Airport
A complimentary hourly shuttle connecting Navi Mumbai Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is operated by Cityflo, Aarya, and Chalo. App-based options including Uber Go and Uber Premier provide additional flexibility for passengers needing rides across the greater Mumbai area.
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