IndiGo, Air India plan phased international flight shift to Navi Mumbai Airport

New Delhi, Oct 25: IndiGo and Air India Group announced plans to gradually move flights from Mumbai's existing airport to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) from December. This shift is part of a broader redevelopment plan for Terminal 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), which will be bolstered by the release of capacity at CSMIA.

The coordinated transition will unfold in phases throughout the 2027 summer aviation season, allowing airlines to retain their historical operating slots at CSMIA. The shift aims to address capacity constraints at CSMIA, accommodate rising air traffic, and support the development of a dual-airport system in Mumbai. IndiGo will transfer 12 daily international departures from CSMIA to NMIA, with an additional service to Kathmandu.

Air India Group will shift services to NMIA, including destinations in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The move is intended to strengthen connectivity, provide travelers with more options, and support the long-awaited redevelopment of CSMIA's Terminal 1. Both airlines and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd, which operates NMIA, welcomed the transition plans, highlighting the benefits for passengers, airlines, and the region's aviation infrastructure.