Now going to this airport will make your pocket empty, what will be charged other than tickets…

The announcement of duty fees at Navi Mumbai Airport has already been announced before the launch of Navi Mumbai International Airport, but passengers will have to pay user fees to use the airport besides tickets. User Development Fee (UDF) i.e. this fee has been approved by the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA).

UDF
The airport is being developed by Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited. The airport will be operational by the end of this year. Therefore, now passengers will have to pay Rs 620 for domestic flights as user development fees and Rs 1,225 for international flights. According to the 42 -page order of the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority, passengers landing at the airport will also have to pay this amount. In which Rs 270 will be charged for domestic flights and Rs 525 for international flights.

Airport Economic Regulatory Authority
The financial year 2025-26 has been approved to implement the user development fee on informal basis. The Airport Economic Regulatory Authority said that it has been decided to implement the UDF on an informal basis as an interim measure by 31 March 2026 or till the final fixation of regular fees.

Navi Mumbai Airport developed by Adani Group
It is expected to be operational by the end of this year. It has an annual capacity of 20 million passengers in the first and second phase. In the financial year 2030, this capacity will be 50 million in the third phase, 70 million in the fourth phase and 90 million in the final five phases.

The Airport Authority has estimated the movement of 11.98 million passengers in the year 2026. According to sources, IndiGo will be the first airline to start flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport, owned by Adani Group. ,

What is airport user development fees?
Airport User Development Fee (UDF) is a kind of fee. Passengers have to pay this fee when using the airport and its facilities. This fee has been fixed for the financial year 2025-26. After the airport starts, its regular tariff policy will be made. There may be changes in the UDF after that. The same UDF will be applicable at Navi Mumbai Airport till 31 March 2026 or till the new policy is made.