How to Reach From Wadala to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
Updated: 16 January 2026 (IST)
Reaching Navi Mumbai International Airport from Vadala is convenient by bus and car. BEST and NMMT buses operate from Vadala towards Chembur, Vashi, Belapur, and Panvel, connecting smoothly to airport approach roads. Traveling by car or taxi is the most comfortable option and usually takes 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic, via the Eastern Freeway, Sion–Panvel Highway, or Mumbai Trans Harbour Link approach roads. App-based cabs are easily available in Vadala.
By Car
Wadala to Navi Mumbai International Airport by Car Via Main Road
| Start Location | Destination | Total Distance | Estimated Travel Time | Main Route | Major Roads / Highway | Toll Road | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Navi Mumbai International Airport (Ulwe) | 32.9 km | 35–40 minutes | LM Nadkarni Marg / Sewri–Chembur Road → Bombay Port Trust Road → Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link) → NH 348 → Uran Road → Ulwe → NMIA Entry Road | Sewri–Chembur Road, Atal Setu (MTHL), NH 348, Uran Road | Yes (Atal Setu & NH 348) | Private Car, Taxi, Fast Airport Drop |
Wadala to Navi Mumbai International Airport by Car (via Eastern Freeway & Atal Setu)
| Start Location | Destination | Total Distance | Estimated Travel Time | Main Route | Major Roads / Highway | Toll Road | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadala, Mumbai, Maharashtra | Navi Mumbai International Airport (Ulwe) | 36.8 km | 40–45 minutes | Wadala → Sewri–Chembur Road → Eastern Freeway → Atal Bihari Vajpayee Trans Harbour Link (Atal Setu) → Exit 4A → NH 348 → Uran Road → Ulwe → NMIA Entry Road | Eastern Freeway, Atal Setu (MTHL), NH 348, Uran Road | Yes (Atal Setu & NH 348) | Fast Airport Drop, Taxi, Private Car |
By Bus
Transit Guide: Wadala to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA)
| Method | Bus / Train Numbers & Transfers | Route Details | Total Duration & Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train + NMMT Bus | Panvel Local → A-4 | Walk from Wadala area to Wadala Road Railway Station → take Panvel local train → get down at Nerul → walk to Nerul Railway Station (East) → board A-4 Airport Shuttle → NMIAL CTC Bus Station (Terminal 1) → short walk to terminal. | 1 hr 35–40 min ₹35–45 |
| Train + NMMT Bus | Panvel Local → A-3 | Walk to Wadala Road Station → take Panvel local → alight at Belapur CBD → walk to Belapur Bus Depot → take A-3 Airport Shuttle → NMIAL Terminal 1 → walk to airport entrance. | 1 hr 35–45 min ₹35–45 |
| Train + NMMT Bus | Panvel Local → 23AC | Walk to Wadala Road Station → take Panvel local train → get down at Belapur CBD → short walk → board NMMT Bus 23AC towards Kharkopar → walk to NMIA Terminal 1. | 1 hr 30–40 min ₹40–50 |
| Train + NMMT Bus | Panvel Local → A-4 (via Nerul) | Walk to Wadala Road → take Panvel local → alight at Nerul → walk to Nerul Railway Station (East) → board A-4 Airport Shuttle → NMIAL CTC Bus Station → walk to terminal. | 1 hr 30–35 min ₹35–45 |
By Train and Metro
There is no direct train or metro connectivity from Vadala to Navi Mumbai International Airport. However, you can take a local train from Vadala to Kurla or Chembur and then continue towards Panvel or Belapur, followed by a taxi or bus to the airport. Metro services currently operate only within selected Mumbai corridors and do not directly connect Vadala to the airport.
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