# Mumbai Airport Shifts International Flights to Navi Mumbai

> Mumbai airport operator MIAL asks airlines to submit relocation plans by November 3 for international flights to Navi Mumbai.
- Title: Mumbai Airport Shifts International Flights to Navi Mumbai
- Summary: Mumbai airport operator MIAL asks airlines to submit relocation plans by November 3 for international flights to Navi Mumbai. MIAL requires airlines to…
- Keywords: mumbai airport, navi mumbai, mial, airlines, international flights, terminal 1, terminal 2, redevelopment, shift, november 3, 2027, air india
- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/news/india/mumbai-airport-asks-airlines-to-submit-plans-by-november-3-for-shifting-international-flights-to-navi-mumbai-11793208022806.html
- Author: Prabhakar Jha
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:26:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mumbai airport, navi mumbai, mial, airlines, international flights, terminal 1, terminal 2, redevelopment, shift, november 3, 2027, air india
## MIAL Requests Flight Relocation Plans
Mumbai airport operator MIAL has asked airlines to submit plans for shifting some international flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport by November 3.
## Airlines Seek Extended Timeline
Several carriers want more time, with some seeking to defer relocation until October 2027 amid concerns over the transition and terminal redevelopment.
## MIAL's Terminal Redevelopment Plan
MIAL plans to redevelop Terminal 1 with work starting next year and completion estimated by 2030 to free up capacity at Terminal 2 for domestic operations.
## Airlines Announce Phased Shifts
Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Akasa Air have announced plans to progressively shift international flights to Navi Mumbai from December.
## Airport Capacity Details
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport handles 55 million passengers annually with potential capacity rising to 65 mppa after redevelopment, while Navi Mumbai handles 20 million passengers initially.
## Next Steps for Relocation
MIAL assured airlines that temporarily shifted international traffic of 5 million passengers per annum will be fully restored after Terminal 2 expansion completes.
## Key takeaway

MIAL requires airlines to submit plans by November 3 to shift some international flights to Navi Mumbai airport amid redevelopment plans.