From India Today · Amit Bhardwaj · · 1m
Mumbai Airport Shifts 12 Airlines to Navi Mumbai
Mumbai Airport moves 12 international airlines to Navi Mumbai starting March 2027 for Terminal 1 revamp.
In brief
Mumbai Airport moves 12 international airlines to Navi Mumbai starting March 2027 for Terminal 1 revamp. Mumbai Airport shifts 12 international airlines to Navi Mumbai from March 2027 to enable Terminal 1 reconstruction. Originally reported by India Today.
Terminal 1 Revamp Plan
CSMIA completes Summer 2027 slot allocations for Terminal 1 redevelopment.
12 Airlines Shift to Navi Mumbai
12 international airlines move affected flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport from late March 2027.
Passenger Impact
Around five million passengers shift annually to Navi Mumbai during Terminal 1 redevelopment.
Terminal Capacity Expansion
Terminal 1 annual capacity increases from 15 million to 20 million passengers.
Construction Timeline
Demolition begins April 2027 with phased redevelopment targeting March 2029 completion.
Structural Concerns
Structural audits in 2017 and 2024 identified infrastructure issues at Terminal 1.
Historical Slots Preserved
CSMIA ensures historical airline slot allocations remain undisturbed during transition.
The essence
Mumbai Airport shifts 12 international airlines to Navi Mumbai from March 2027 to enable Terminal 1 reconstruction.
