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Mumbai Airport's Terminal 1 to Shut for Four Years: What Flyers Need to Know
- •Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) announced that Terminal 1 (T1) at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport will cease flight operations from October 25 for major redevelopment, expected to last until 2029-30.
- •Airlines currently operating from T1 can shift flights to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) or temporarily suspend services, following a directive from the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- •The redevelopment was delayed due to the lack of an alternative airport, but with NMIA now operational, airlines have a new option within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
- •MIAL assured airlines that existing slot rights would be restored once the new terminal becomes operational, despite the temporary closure.
- •Some domestic flights may shift to Terminal 2, while certain international services from T2 might move to Navi Mumbai airport; Akasa Air has already begun shifting operations.
Key Questions Answered
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) is scheduled to begin the demolition and phased redevelopment of the north section of Terminal 1-B starting on January 15, 2027, following directives from the Airports Authority of India. Flight operations from T1 will stop ahead of the project.
Airlines currently operating from Terminal 1 can either shift their flights to the newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) or temporarily suspend services. Additionally, some domestic flights are expected to be shifted to Terminal 2.
Yes, the airport operator has assured airlines that the closure is temporary and that their existing slot rights for landing and taking off at specific times will be fully restored once the new terminal becomes operational.
