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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Navi Mumbai Airport clears tariff: Here's what domestic and international flyers will pay
Mumbai's upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), set to begin operations later this year, and with it comes a small announcement: passengers will be required to pay user development fees (UDF) INR 620 for departing domestic travellers and INR 1,225 for international flights. The fee breakdown Departing passengers will be charged: Domestic: INR 620 International: INR 1,225 Arriving passengers will also pay: Domestic: INR 270 International: INR 525 These are ad hoc fees, approved by the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). If reports are to go by, the fee will remain in place until March 31, 2026, or until a permanent tariff is set. This ad hoc approach is temporary — AERA has instructed NMIA to account for the collected revenue when setting the regular tariff. Read more: 7 must-visit places in the Philippines — now visa-free for Indians, with direct flights coming soon How does it compare? Mumbai's existing CSMIA (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) currently charges: Domestic departing: INR 207 International departing: INR 726 both inclusive of taxes. That means flying out of Navi Mumbai could cost three times more for domestic passengers and almost twice as much for international ones—when compared to current Mumbai airport rates. NMIA is being built in phases, with a INR 57,333-crore capital investment plan: Phase I & II aim for a capacity of 20 million passengers/year, expanding to 50 million by FY 2030. AERA approved higher initial fees to help NMIAL recoup infrastructure costs during these early stages. Hefty fees mean a fast-track to modern terminals, aprons, runways, cargo and fuel facilities, even a proposed metro connection (Gold Line) to CSMIA. What it means for travellers and airlines Travelers: Expect your ticket prices to reflect these new charges. The full impact depends on taxes and airline fare structures. Airlines: Higher UDFs may influence pricing strategies or push carriers to operate from CSMIA to keep costs competitive. NMIA: Early-stage funding from passengers allows NMIA to stay on track with its ambitious multi-phase rollout. Mumbai's CSMIA recently raised its UDFs in May for both domestic and international travellers, which is part of AERA's broader strategy to fund airport upgrades without burdening government coffers. Read more: 6 cheap and scenic weekend getaways from Delhi by air For passengers, the Navi Mumbai airport may mean slightly higher out-of-pocket travel costs, but it promises less congestion, improved facilities, and smoother multimodal connectivity when it opens. Yes, travelers will pay more at Navi Mumbai, especially on domestic departures. But this is a temporary measure, a way to fund the infrastructure of India's most high-tech airport yet. Once fully functional, with metro, rail, and major flight routes, the extra fee might feel like a ticket to a fuss-free future. Travellers should stay informed as AERA finalises tariffs and as NMIA edges closer to its full operational launch, a major new gateway for Mumbai's air travel future. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
New airport, new price tag: Navi Mumbai airport to charge user fee of Rs 620 for domestic, Rs 1,225 for international flights; AERA okays ad hoc tariff
NEW DELHI: People flying out of Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will pay a user development fee (UDF) of Rs 620 and Rs 1,225 for domestic and international journeys, respectively. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Those flying in will pay a UDF of Rs 270 for domestic and Rs 525 for international flights. Taxes will be extra. The Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has issued an ad hoc tariff card for NMIA, which will be applicable from the day the second airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region begins commercial operations till March 31, or issuance of regular tariff, whichever is earlier. In comparison, the standalone UDF — there are other charges too — as of now at Mumbai's CSMIA are Rs 207 per departing domestic passenger and Rs 726 per departing international passenger, both inclusive of taxes, according to airlines. NMIA had suggested a UDF of Rs 840 and Rs 1,500, with taxes extra, per departing domestic and international passenger, respectively. It had suggested a UDF of Rs 360 and Rs 750 per arriving domestic and international passenger, respectively, with taxes extra. "NMIA Pvt Ltd (on) Feb 7, 2025, submitted the multi-year tariff proposal (MYTP) for ΝΜΙΑ. The airport operator has indicated to achieve commercial operation date by Aug 2025 and the first control period will be from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2030. Airport operator has submitted details pertaining to master plan, concession requirements, traffic projections, capital expenditure (passenger terminal building, runways and taxiways, apron, cargo, fuel farm . .. )," the AERA order said. NMIA will begin operations within the next few months with a capacity of two crore passengers annually by building phase I & II together. The passenger capacity will increase it to five crore per annum by FY 2030, by when phase III will be completed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Phase IV and V will see the capacity increasing to seven crore per annum and nine crore per annum, respectively, with the timeline aligned to traffic growth requirement. "Capital Outlay Plan: Airport operator has proposed to infuse an amount of about Rs 57,333 crore on creating facilities at NMIA during the first three of the five phases. During the first and second phase, it has proposed to spend Rs 22,531 crore as capex," the order said. Till the time AERA comes out with the regular tariff for up to FY 2030, it has issued an ad hoc tariff for the upcoming new airport. "Tariff determination process may take some time and in the interim ad hoc tariff needs to be decided by AERA as requested by the airport operator," it said. The regulator examined NMIA's ad hoc tariff proposal and decided that the operator's "(proposed) UDF and landing need to be rationalised and moderated". A lower fee has been allowed. Similarly, the landing charge has been rationalised. An ad hoc tariff has also been approved for cargo operations. "Operator (NMIA) is directed to simplify the structure of tariff rate card for cargo handling services during regular tariff determination. Further, these charges and line items (considered on an ad hoc basis) will be rationalised and simplified … with the objective of enabling the growth and efficiency in cargo services in the region," the order said. The airport operator has also submitted a variable tariff plan (VTP) for landing charges for international operations to bring additional flights at the new hub. "The authority considers the same as an ad hoc tariff. However, the same will be examined in detail during the regular tariff determination exercise."
