How to Reach From Karjat to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
Updated: 16 January 2026 (IST)
Reaching Navi Mumbai International Airport from Karjat is convenient by bus and car. MSRTC buses and private bus services operate from Karjat towards Panvel and Navi Mumbai, from where airport access roads are easily reachable. Traveling by car or taxi is the most comfortable option and usually takes 1.5–2.5 hours, depending on traffic, via NH48, the Mumbai–Pune Expressway, and Sion–Panvel Highway. Private cabs are widely used for a smooth airport journey.
By Car
Karjat to Navi Mumbai International Airport by Car
| Start Location | Destination | Total Distance | Estimated Travel Time | Main Route | Major Roads / Highway | Toll Road | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karjat, Raigad District, Maharashtra | Navi Mumbai International Airport (Ulwe) | 44.6 km | 1 hr – 1 hr 10 min | Karjat Court Road → NH 48 (Mumbai–Pune Highway) → Panvel → JNPT Road → NH 348 → Uran Road → Ulwe → NMIA Entry Road | NH 48, JNPT Road, NH 348, Uran Road | Yes (NH 48 & NH 348) | Private Car, Taxi, Direct Airport Drop |
By Bus
Transit Guide: Karjat to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
| Method | Bus / Train Numbers & Transfers | Route Details | Total Duration & Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMMT Bus | 49 → A-3 | Walk from Karjat area to Mudra Bus Stop → board NMMT Bus 49 towards Belapur Railway Station → alight at Belapur Bus Depot → transfer to A-3 Airport Shuttle → NMIAL CTC Bus Station (Terminal 1) → short walk to terminal. | 3 hr 15–30 min ₹79 |
| Local Train + Bus | Karjat–CSMT Local → Panvel Local → A-3 | Take local train from Karjat to Thane → change to Panvel local → get down at Belapur CBD → walk to Belapur Bus Depot → board A-3 Airport Shuttle → NMIAL Terminal 1. | 3 hr – 3 hr 15 min ₹45–55 |
| Local Train + Bus | Karjat–CSMT Local → Panvel Local → A-4 | Travel by local train from Karjat to Thane → change to Panvel local → get down at Nerul → walk to Nerul Railway Station (East) → board A-4 Airport Shuttle → NMIAL Terminal 1. | 3 hr – 3 hr 20 min ₹45–55 |
| Local Train + Bus | Karjat–CSMT Local → Panvel Local → 23AC | Take local train from Karjat to Thane → change to Panvel local → alight at Belapur CBD → walk to bus stop → take NMMT Bus 23AC towards Kharkopar → walk to NMIA Terminal 1. | 3 hr 10–25 min ₹50–60 |
By Train and Metro
Currently, there is no direct train or metro connectivity from Karjat to Navi Mumbai International Airport. You can take a local or express train from Karjat to Panvel and then continue the final leg to the airport by taxi, auto, or bus. Metro services do not extend to Karjat or provide direct airport access at present.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
