Navi Mumbai Airport Opens Dec 25: Your Guide to Fastest, Cheapest Commute

• Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) opens December 25 at Ulwe, Panvel, easing pressure on CSMIA.
• Initial connectivity lacks direct metro/express rail; commute options include road (Atal Setu, Vashi Bridge), bus, and train.
• Road via Atal Setu is fastest (toll), Vashi Bridge is toll-free but slower; travel time 45 mins to 1.5 hours.
• Buses are cheapest but indirect, requiring transfers; trains are economical but also indirect, needing last-mile transport from Targhar station.
• Upcoming projects: Metro Line 8 (2029) and Ulwe Coastal Road (2026) for improved connectivity.

Why It Matters: NMIA opens Dec 25; plan indirect commutes via road, bus, or train until direct links arrive.