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Adani Airports to Redevelop Mumbai Terminal 1B from Jan 2027, 91% Passenger Traffic Unaffected
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News18•03-10-2026, 21:45
Adani Airports to Redevelop Mumbai Terminal 1B from Jan 2027, 91% Passenger Traffic Unaffected
- •Adani Airports will begin phased redevelopment of Mumbai International Airport's Terminal 1B North Section in January 2027 due to ageing infrastructure and safety concerns.
- •The redevelopment is expected to temporarily impact approximately five million passengers annually, representing about 9% of Mumbai Airport's total passenger traffic.
- •Only the North Section of Terminal 1B, accounting for one-third of Terminal 1's capacity, will be demolished initially to minimize disruption.
- •The project aims to increase Terminal 1's capacity by 33%, from 15 million passengers per annum (mppa) to 20 mppa.
- •Airlines have the option to temporarily relocate operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport, which offers incentives like a 100% discount on landing fees for new international flights and cash vouchers for passengers.
Key Questions Answered
Mumbai International Airport Limited will begin the phased redevelopment of the North Section of Terminal 1B from January 2027 due to safety concerns regarding the ageing infrastructure.
Around 91 percent of Mumbai Airport's annual passenger traffic will remain unaffected. Only about 5 million passengers, or roughly 9 percent, will be temporarily impacted during the initial phase of the demolition.
The redevelopment project is expected to increase Terminal 1's capacity by 33 percent, raising it from the current 15 million passengers per annum to 20 million passengers per annum.
