New airports in Delhi and Mumbai set to expand global links, just like London, New York, Tokyo and Paris

India's busiest cities are about to get a major boost in air connectivity. By the end of October 2025, Delhi and Mumbai will no longer rely on a single major airport to handle their massive passenger traffic.

- BY S VENKAT NARAYAN OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will open on October 8, followed by Noida International Airport (NIA) on October 30.

Together, they promise to transform how travellers fly in and out of these megacities, offering more flights, better timings, and expanded direct international connections.

This move could finally put India's aviation infrastructure on par with other global hubs such as New York, London, Tokyo and Paris, where multiple airports serve the same city.

The change marks a big shift for India's aviation sector, long marked by just one major airport in each of its busiest cities despite rising air traffic and growing international travel by Indian flyers.