# Mumbai Airport Shift Plan Delayed

> Mumbai airport operator MIAL delays international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March 2027 after airlines push for more time.
- Title: Mumbai Airport Shift Plan Delayed · The Economic Times
- Summary: Mumbai airport operator MIAL delays international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March 2027 after airlines push for more time.
- Keywords: mumbai airport, navi mumbai international airport, mial, airlines, transition plan, international flights, t1 redevelopment, t2 expansion, Mumbai, Airport, Shift, Plan
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/mumbai-airport-operator-mial-airlines-discuss-transition-plan-for-international-flights/articleshow/135273287.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-10-28T16:49:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mumbai airport, navi mumbai international airport, mial, airlines, transition plan, international flights, t1 redevelopment, t2 expansion
## MIAL Requests Transition Plans
Mumbai International Airport Ltd requested airlines to submit transition plans by November 3.
## Airlines Seek More Time
Over 35 airlines and Mumbai airport officials discussed shifting international flights to Navi Mumbai.
## Initial Deadline Deferred
MIAL initially planned to shift international flights by October 25 but deferred to March 2027.
## Phased Transition Agreement
Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air will begin shifting international flights to Navi Mumbai in December.
## T1 Redevelopment Timeline
MIAL wants airlines to partially shift international flights to Navi Mumbai to use T2 space for domestic operations.
## Capacity Expansion Plan
After T1 and T2 expansion, Mumbai airport will handle 65 million passengers annually.
## Next Steps for Airlines
Airlines seek to complete relocation by next winter schedule starting October 2027.
## Key takeaway

Mumbai airport operator MIAL delays international flight shift to Navi Mumbai until March 2027 after airlines push for more time.