How to Reach From Khadeshwar to Navi Mumbai Airport (NMIA)

By Mukund Choudhary

Reaching Navi Mumbai International Airport from Khandeshwar is quick and convenient by bus and car. NMMT buses and local transport services run from Khandeshwar towards Panvel and Ulwe, providing easy access to the airport approach roads. Traveling by car or taxi is the fastest option and usually takes 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic, via the Sion–Panvel Highway and airport connector routes. App-based cabs and autos are easily available around Khandeshwar station.

By Car

Khandeshwar to Navi Mumbai International Airport by Car (Normal Route)

Step	Driving Instruction	Road / Landmark	Approx Distance
1	Head north from Khandeshwar	Khanda Colony Marg	110 m
2	Turn right at first cross street (pass Adinath Alpine)	Local Road	400 m
3	Turn right at Hariom Maurya Pan Shop	Local Road	150 m
4	Turn left at Neelkanth Shiv	Khanda Colony Road	200 m
5	Join North Road via flyover	North Road	250 m
6	Turn left, continue towards Ulwe	North Road	12.6 km
7	Merge onto NH548 (pass Karnala Sport Bridge)	NH548	1.3 km
8	Take exit and continue on Panvel–Uran Road	Panvel–Uran Road	1.1 km
9	Enter airport approach road and continue straight	NMIA Entry Road	2.9 km
10	Follow signs and reach airport terminal entry	Navi Mumbai International Airport	—

By Bus

Phase	Route & Bus Details	Estimated Stats
Step 1: Reach Junction	Board local train from Khandeshwar (Harbour Line) towards Belapur CBD / Nerul / Seawoods.	Time: 10–17 min Operator: Central Railway
Option A: Via Belapur CBD	Walk ~4–5 min from Belapur CBD station to Belapur Bus Depot, then board Bus A-3 (NMIAL CTC Shuttle) to NMIAL Terminal 1.	Bus Time: ~16 min Stops: ~11 Operator: NMMT
Option B: Via Nerul	Alight at Nerul Station (East), walk ~3 min, board Bus A-4 (NMIAL Shuttle) directly to NMIAL Terminal 1.	Bus Time: ~20 min Stops: ~10 Operator: NMMT
Option C: Via Seawoods / Kharghar	Get down at Seawoods–Darave, walk to Sterling College / Reti Bandar side and board Bus A-2 (NMIAL Shuttle) to Terminal 1.	Bus Time: ~6–12 min Stops: 2–6 Operator: NMMT
Final Arrival	From NMIAL Terminal 1 bus stop, walk approximately 900 m (15–17 min) to the main airport entrance.	Total Time: ~1 hr 5 – 1 hr 20 min Avg Cost: ₹45–₹50

By Train and Metro

Currently, there is no direct train or metro connectivity from Khandeshwar to Navi Mumbai International Airport. You can take a local train from Khandeshwar to Panvel or Belapur CBD and then continue the short journey to the airport by taxi, auto, or bus. Metro connectivity to the airport is planned for the future.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

. How far is Navi Mumbai International Airport from Khandeshwar?

The distance from Khandeshwar to Navi Mumbai International Airport is approximately 8–10 km, depending on the route taken.

How much time does it take to reach the airport from Khandeshwar?

By car or taxi, it usually takes 15–25 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

. Are buses available from Khandeshwar to Navi Mumbai International Airport?

Targhar Railway Station on the Uran Line is the closest rail link to the airport site. Other nearby stations include Karkhopar and Panvel, from which you can take a short taxi or shuttle ride to the terminal.