A Vision Takes Shape

Spread across a vast 2,865 acres, NMIA has been years in the making, overcoming challenges of land acquisition, rehabilitation, and complex engineering. Designed to eventually handle 90 million passengers annually across four ultra-modern terminals, it is set to become one of the busiest aviation hubs in Asia.

The first phase—Terminal 1 with a 20-million-passenger capacity—is complete and ready for operations. Built with passenger convenience and speed in mind, it features expansive waiting lounges, biometric-enabled check-in kiosks, advanced security lanes, and what developers claim will be the world’s fastest baggage claim system. The emphasis is clear: reduce bottlenecks, minimize waiting times, and deliver a seamless travel experience.