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Mumbai Airport Cuts 265 Weekly International Flights Amid Terminal 1 Redevelopment
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News18•03-10-2026, 10:29
Mumbai Airport Cuts 265 Weekly International Flights Amid Terminal 1 Redevelopment
- •Mumbai Airport will temporarily cut 265 weekly international flights from October 25 to accommodate domestic operations shifting from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2.
- •The reduction affects 46 airlines, including major carriers like IndiGo (74 flights), Air India (33 flights), Etihad Airways, and Emirates (10 flights each).
- •The move is part of a broader plan to redevelop Terminal 1, which currently handles domestic flights, with domestic operations moving to Terminal 2.
- •Airlines and industry bodies like IATA have raised concerns about the transition process and the potential splitting of operations between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai airports.
- •Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for potential changes to flight timings, frequency, or departure arrangements.
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Mumbai airport is temporarily discontinuing 265 weekly international flights to make room for domestic operations shifting from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 ahead of Terminal 1's redevelopment.
A total of 46 airlines are affected, including Indian carriers like IndiGo and Air India, alongside foreign carriers such as Etihad Airways and Emirates.
The phased demolition of the north section of Terminal 1-B is scheduled to begin on January 15, 2027, to modernize airport infrastructure and accommodate future traffic.
