Mumbai Airport Sets New Record With 1,036 Daily Flights

26 Nov 2025 CW Team

Mumbai International Airport, operated jointly by the Adani Group and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), handled 1,036 air traffic movements (ATMs) on 21 November, surpassing its previous record of 1,032 earlier this month. The private airport operator, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL), attributed the increase largely to festive-season demand.

On the day, the airport managed 520 arrivals and 516 departures. Of the total ATMs, 755 were domestic flights, while 281 were international services, reflecting strong demand across both travel segments.

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