The flights will provide passengers from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and neighbouring regions with another option to travel directly to Jeddah, an important gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, an official statement said. Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will introduce direct, twice-daily flights to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia from December 15, 2026, with Akasa Air operating the services, an official statement.