India-UAE travel: Mumbai airport to temporarily close both runways on Nov 19
UAE travellers flying to or from Mumbai should check with their airlines for possible schedule changes. Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will temporarily suspend operations on both its runways for six hours on November 19, 2026, to carry out essential post-monsoon maintenance. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.…
On November 19, 2026, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) will undergo essential post-monsoon maintenance, temporarily closing both runways for six hours. The affected runways are RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32, which will be non-operational from 11 am to 5 pm IST (9:30 am to 3:30 pm UAE time). Passengers with flights booked between the UAE and Mumbai on that day are advised to check their flight status with their airlines before traveling, as the closure may impact flight schedules.
CSMIA has been coordinating with airlines and stakeholders for six months to align flight schedules and manpower planning. The airport maintains that the exercise is crucial to ensure operational continuity and passenger safety, following a safety-first approach to airside operations. In response, some airlines, such as IndiGo and Air India Express, have shifted their flights accordingly. However, this runway closure may result in flight delays and some cancellations for travelers from the UAE and India.
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