Mumbai airport seeks shift of 30% of international flights to Navi Mumbai from October

Adani-run MIAL has asked airlines to move more than 30% of Mumbai’s international flights to Navi Mumbai from October, a step that would reshape passenger and retail footfall across the city’s two airports ahead of Terminal 1 redevelopment.

— Source publishedTue, 25 Aug, 2026, 20:06 IST·First seen Tue, 25 Aug, 2026, 20:12 IST·Source The Hindu BusinessLine

What happened

Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) · Adani-run MIAL has asked airlines to shift over 30% of Mumbai international flights to Navi Mumbai from October,

Key facts

  • More than 30% of international flights to shift from Terminal 2 to Navi Mumbai
  • 30% of flights to move from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2
  • Terminal 1B North section serves around 5 million passengers annually

Why this matters

Brands and travel-retail operators should assess early concessions, partnerships and store opportunities at Navi Mumbai airport as international footfall begins migrating from Mumbai.

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