Adani Airport City Limited (AACL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), has announced an ambitious integrated airport city programme across its airport network. The first phase will see an investment of more than ₹20,000 crore to develop hospitality, retail, entertainment, convention and commercial infrastructure across six airports in five states.

The development spans over 655 acres across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur and Guwahati. Of this, nearly 440 acres are located in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, where close to 70 per cent of the planned investment will be concentrated. Approximately 22 million sq. ft. of mixed-use development is planned during the first phase.

Inspired by globally recognised airport districts such as Singapore's Changi, Dubai International, Amsterdam's Schiphol and Seoul's Incheon, the Airport City programme aims to transform airports into integrated urban destinations that drive tourism, business, investment and employment while enhancing passenger experiences.

The airport cities are being designed as walkable districts where hotels, offices, retail outlets, restaurants, entertainment venues and convention facilities are seamlessly connected with airport terminals, metro networks and city transport systems. The integrated approach is intended to create vibrant commercial ecosystems that extend beyond traditional airport infrastructure.

Commenting on the development, Mr. Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL, said, "Around the world, the most successful airport districts have become centres of commerce, tourism and urban growth. As India's aviation market expands, airports have an opportunity to create value far beyond aviation. We are creating a network of integrated urban destinations where airports become catalysts for investment, employment, better passenger experiences and the long-term growth of the cities they serve."

He further added, "These developments are being designed with leading global design and engineering partners and informed by emerging trends in hospitality, retail, workplaces and entertainment. Our objective is to create vibrant districts that combine connectivity with experience, generating economic activity, employment and long-term value for the communities around them."

As part of the initiative, AAHL has signed hotel management agreements with IHG Hotels & Resorts for five luxury and premium hotels, including the introduction of the Kimpton brand in India. The company is also working with leading domestic and international partners across hospitality, food and beverage, retail and entertainment to strengthen the Airport City ecosystem.

Sustainability remains a key focus of the programme. All Airport City developments have received LEED Gold pre-certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), reflecting their emphasis on sustainable design, energy efficiency, walkability and high-quality public spaces.

During the launch, AACL also recognised its development partners, including Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), Benoy, Znera Space, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), Tata Projects, PSP Projects, CBRE, JLL and Cushman & Wakefield, who will contribute to the planning, design and execution of the integrated airport cities.