# Mumbai Airport Shifts Flights

> Mumbai airport moves 265 international flights to Navi Mumbai by Oct 6 deadline.
- Title: Mumbai Airport Shifts Flights · Financialexpress | Shortify
- Summary: Mumbai airport moves 265 international flights to Navi Mumbai by Oct 6 deadline. Mumbai airport will temporarily cut 265 international flights from 46…
- Keywords: mumbai airport, navi mumbai, terminal 1, international flights, airlines, redevelopment, flight slots, mial, business, money, news, Mumbai
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/airlines-aviation/265-flights-46-airlines-one-deadline-inside-mumbai-airports-navi-mumbai-shift/4353494
- Author: Ajay Joseph
- Published: 2026-10-04T17:08:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mumbai airport, navi mumbai, terminal 1, international flights, airlines, redevelopment, flight slots, mial, business, money, news
## Mumbai Airport Shift
Mumbai airport network plans major operational shift with 265 international flights temporarily discontinued.
## Deadline for Airlines
Airlines must identify international slots to surrender by October 6 or face automatic discontinuation.
## Terminal 1 Redevelopment
Terminal 1 redevelopment requires demolition of northern section handling five million passengers annually.
## Phased Transition
Mumbai airport will shift domestic operations in phases with full transition expected by January 2027.
## Navi Mumbai Capacity
Navi Mumbai International Airport provides additional capacity for Mumbai's aviation operations during redevelopment.
## Flight Impact
IndiGo loses 74 weekly international departures while Air India loses 33 weekly international flights.
## Airlines' Concerns
IATA opposes forced relocation of operations to Navi Mumbai citing operational and readiness issues.
## Temporary Reduction
International slots reduced by 33% at T2 to accommodate domestic traffic during transition period.
## Key takeaway

Mumbai airport will temporarily cut 265 international flights from 46 airlines by Oct 6 to make room for domestic operations during Terminal 1 redevelopment.