Mumbai plans to shift 14 international routes to Navi Mumbai from March 2027
Mumbai International Airport Limited plans to move flights serving 14 international destinations to Navi Mumbai during Terminal 1 redevelopment. Airlines are disputing the plan and seeking confirmed slots for the Summer 2027 schedule.
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Event date: The proposed flight shift is planned from March 28, 2027, when the IATA Summer Schedule begins; Terminal 1 redevelopment is scheduled to start in 2027. [3][1]
What happened
Mumbai International Airport Limited plans to move all flights on 14 international routes from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport. The destinations include 11 in West Asia, along with Dhaka, Kathmandu and Jakarta. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Mumbai airport plans to shift all flights on 14 international routes to Navi Mumbaithehindubusinessline.com · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 2:34 PM UTC
- Foreign airlines recommend shifting select international flights from Mumbai Airport to NMIA during T1 redevelopmentnews.webindia123.com · Recorded source date: Nov 4, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
The proposed change is tied to redevelopment of the northern section of Terminal 1. MIAL says the arrangement would begin with the IATA Summer Schedule on March 28, 2027, while the first demolition phase is scheduled for April. [1][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Airlines Lobby Asks Govt Help To Stop Shifting To Navi Mumbai Airport - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startupstrak.in · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
- Foreign airlines recommend shifting select international flights from Mumbai Airport to NMIA during T1 redevelopmentnews.webindia123.com · Recorded source date: Nov 4, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
Airlines have challenged the proposal, saying MIAL’s planned reduction of Terminal 1 capacity by five million passengers a year was made without adequate justification. They have asked the Civil Aviation Ministry and slot coordinator to confirm their historical Summer 2027 slots. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Airlines Lobby Asks Govt Help To Stop Shifting To Navi Mumbai Airport - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startupstrak.in · Article published: Nov 4, 2026, 5:47 AM UTC
The proposed arrangement would leave about 91% of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport’s existing traffic capacity unaffected, according to the reported plan. Navi Mumbai airport is expected to handle the additional international services during the transition. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Foreign airlines recommend shifting select international flights from Mumbai Airport to NMIA during T1 redevelopmentnews.webindia123.com · Recorded source date: Nov 4, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
Navi Mumbai International Airport is described as having an initial capacity of 20 million passengers annually, including five million international passengers. After redevelopment, Terminal 1’s designed capacity is planned to rise from 15 million to 20 million passengers annually. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Foreign airlines recommend shifting select international flights from Mumbai Airport to NMIA during T1 redevelopmentnews.webindia123.com · Recorded source date: Nov 4, 2026, 4:32 PM UTC
Context from the sources
MIAL operates both Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports. Its proposed consolidation would place flights to each affected destination at one airport in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region instead of splitting services between facilities. [1][3]
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- [1] Airlines Lobby Asks Govt Help To Stop Shifting To Navi Mumbai Airport - Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startupstrak.inReferenced for: detail 2, detail 3
- [2] Mumbai airport plans to shift all flights on 14 international routes to Navi Mumbaithehindubusinessline.comReferenced for: detail 1
- [3] Foreign airlines recommend shifting select international flights from Mumbai Airport to NMIA during T1 redevelopmentnews.webindia123.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 4, detail 5
Questions answered by the reporting
What this could mean for you
Passengers on the 14 affected international routes may have to travel to a different airport for departure or arrival.
If the proposed slot suspensions and transfers are approved, those services would operate from Navi Mumbai during Terminal 1 redevelopment.
Reported basis: [1][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The airport operator’s proposal must receive the required slot and ministry decisions.
Possible time frame: months, if those conditions hold.
Some passengers may face longer or more complex airport transfers within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Flights currently using Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport would be consolidated at Navi Mumbai for the affected destinations.
Reported basis: [2][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The proposed route-by-route shift is implemented from March 28, 2027.
Possible time frame: months, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
The risk of booking confusion or operational disruption would increase if Summer 2027 slots are not confirmed by the stated November 5 deadline.
Further reductions in Terminal 1 capacity beyond the proposed five million passengers annually would widen the number of services affected.
Pressure eases if…
A confirmed slot allocation and published flight-by-flight timetable would give airlines and passengers clearer arrangements.
Detailed disclosure of Terminal 1’s work schedule and capacity at both airports could reduce uncertainty around the transfer.
Still unclear
The final approval and slot allocation for the Summer 2027 schedule were not established in the reporting.
The exact flight-by-flight timetable and how passengers would be notified were not specified.
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Sources (3)
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Airlines have asked the Union Civil Aviation Ministry to intervene in a dispute with Adani-owned Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) over plans to shift some…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Mumbai Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) plans to shift all flights to 11 destinations in West Asia, as well as Dhaka, Kathmandu and Jakarta, to…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Sources said Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) has informed the Civil Aviation Secretary through a communication that foreign airlines have proposed the arrangement to Adani…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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