Navi Mumbai to Hubli flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Navi Mumbai to Hubli non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 05m, operated by IndiGo, One daily non-stop on most days — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest NMI–HBX fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Navi Mumbai to Hubli flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 457 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 05m
- Typical routing: One daily non-stop on most days — confirm on your date
- Airlines flying Navi Mumbai Hubli: IndiGo
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Navi Mumbai to Hubli is a domestic flight within India.
Which airline connects Navi Mumbai and Hubballi?
IndiGo is the airline on this route. Hubballi was listed among the destinations IndiGo connected to Navi Mumbai as it built up its base at the new airport during 2026, and Hubballi airport's own list shows flights to both Navi Mumbai and Mumbai's older BOM airport. Expect roughly one non-stop a day from NMI, and confirm the timing for your date, because schedules at Navi Mumbai have changed with each new season since the airport opened on 25 Dec, 2025. The aircraft may be an Airbus A320-family jet or an ATR 72 turboprop; the booking page will say which. Compare the NMI and BOM departures together on FlightGPT.
Leaving from Ulwe: roads, time and terminal
Navi Mumbai International Airport is at Ulwe, south of Panvel. Metro and rail links to the terminal are still under construction, so plan to arrive by car, taxi or app cab. Residents of Kharghar, Belapur, Panvel and Nerul usually have the shortest trips. From South Mumbai, the Atal Setu bridge from Sewri lands near Ulwe and avoids the old Sion–Vashi route. From Thane, go via Shil Phata or the Thane–Belapur road and allow at least an hour at peak times. NMI uses a single first-phase terminal, so there is no terminal to choose; aim to arrive about two hours before departure.
Hubballi Airport arrival and transfers
Hubballi Airport is on Gokul Road on the western side of the city. It is a compact terminal, so you are usually out within minutes of landing.
- Central Hubli and the railway station: about 15–25 minutes by cab or auto
- Dharwad: about 20 km, 40 minutes to an hour
- Gadag: roughly an hour and a half by road
- Belagavi: around two and a half hours on the NH 48 corridor
Pre-arrange a cab if you land late in the evening, as fewer autos wait outside after the last arrival. App-based cabs operate in the twin cities, but availability can be patchy at night.
Hampi, Badami and Gokarna from Hubli
Hubballi is the nearest major airport for several of Karnataka's best-known sights. Hampi, the Vijayanagara capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is roughly 160 km east via Hosapete, about three to four hours by road. The rock-cut cave temples of Badami, with nearby Aihole and Pattadakal, are around 105 km to the north-east. Westward, the beaches of Gokarna are roughly 150 km away through the Western Ghats, and the Dandeli forests, popular for river rafting, are about 75 km away. A car with a driver is the usual way to cover these; book one before you fly.
Fare seasons on the Navi Mumbai–Hubli flight
Southbound demand climbs around Ganesh Chaturthi (late August or September), which is celebrated in a big way in both Mumbai and Hubballi–Dharwad, and again for Dasara and Diwali. The October–February period is also the main season for Hampi and Badami, when the weather is cooler and heritage tourists add to demand. Summer holidays in April–May are busy with families visiting relatives. The quietest window is usually the monsoon, from mid-June to August. With only one non-stop to NMI, check FlightGPT early for festivals and long weekends, and compare IndiGo's BOM departure if the NMI flight is full.
Monsoon flying over the Konkan and Western Ghats
The NMI–HBX flight passes over the Konkan coast and the Western Ghats, which take some of India's heaviest rain between June and September. Departures from Navi Mumbai can be held for thunderstorms, and roads from Hubballi to the coast, such as the routes to Karwar and Gokarna, can be slowed by landslides or flooding. If you are connecting to a train or road trip on arrival, keep a buffer of a few hours. The monsoon is also when the Western Ghats look their greenest, so Dandeli and the waterfalls around Jog are at their best in August and September. Check the flight status with IndiGo on the day of travel.
Cabin bags and checked baggage to Hubballi
IndiGo's domestic economy fares generally include 15 kg check-in and one 7 kg cabin bag, plus a small personal item. If the flight is operated by an ATR 72, the overhead bins are small, and a full trolley bag may be tagged at the aircraft door and loaded into the hold. Keep medicines, documents and electronics in a small bag you can hold on your lap. Travellers heading to Hampi with camera gear should carry it in the cabin. Pre-book extra baggage online if you expect to exceed 15 kg, as it usually costs less than paying at the airport. Power banks must stay in your cabin bag.
Why business travellers pick this route
Hubballi–Dharwad is north Karnataka's main trading hub, with wholesale markets for cotton, chillies and grain, engineering and automotive suppliers, and the headquarters of the South Western Railway zone. Mumbai's traders, manufacturers in the Navi Mumbai industrial belt and financial services firms all do business here. A morning flight from Ulwe lets you hold meetings in Hubli and, depending on the schedule, return the next day; check timings before planning a same-day round trip. The flight is far faster than the overnight train or bus, which takes 10 hours or more. For the return, see the Hubli to Navi Mumbai guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Navi Mumbai to Hubli?
Yes. IndiGo flies non-stop from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) to Hubballi Airport (HBX). Expect roughly one flight a day and confirm the timing for your travel date on FlightGPT.
How long is the Navi Mumbai to Hubli flight?
The Navi Mumbai to Hubli non-stop covers about 457 km and takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on whether IndiGo operates an A320-family jet or an ATR 72.
How far is Hampi from Hubli airport?
Hampi is roughly 160 km from Hubballi Airport via Hosapete, about three to four hours by car. Badami is around 105 km away and Gokarna roughly 150 km.
Can I fly to Hubli from Mumbai's main airport?
Yes. Hubballi Airport's destination list shows IndiGo flights from Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj airport (BOM) as well as from Navi Mumbai (NMI). Pick the airport nearer your home.
How do I get to Navi Mumbai airport from South Mumbai?
Drive from Sewri over the Atal Setu (Mumbai Trans Harbour Link), which lands close to Navi Mumbai airport at Ulwe. Metro and rail connections to NMI are still under construction.
When is the best time to fly Navi Mumbai to Hubli for Hampi?
October to February is the best time to fly from Navi Mumbai to Hubli for Hampi and Badami, with cooler weather. Flights get busy around Dasara, Diwali and late December.
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Find the cheapest Navi Mumbai to Hubli flight
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Last-minute Navi Mumbai to Hubli flights
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Navi Mumbai to Hubli non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Navi Mumbai to Hubli non-stop option. The direct Navi Mumbai-Hubli flight time is ≈ 1h 05m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Navi Mumbai Hubli ticket but are open to a layover.
Navi Mumbai to Hubli airfare — what to expect
Navi Mumbai to Hubli ticket prices on the FlightGPT live grid update by the minute. The lowest-priced Navi Mumbai Hubli airfare today might be on a low-cost carrier; next month's best deal might be a full-service IndiGo flight bundled with checked baggage and a meal. We compare fully-bundled all-in fares, never base fares with surprise add-ons.