Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has opposed a plan to move some international flights from Mumbai airport to Navi Mumbai International Airport from summer 2027.
The airport operator is considering the shift to make way for the rebuilding of Terminal 1 at Mumbai airport. Fadnavis has written to the Union Civil Aviation Ministry against the proposal, according to a state roundup published on Thursday.
The plan could affect how international services are split between the two airports serving the Mumbai region. It may also matter to passengers who will need to check which airport their flight uses and how they will reach it. But the available report does not specify the number of flights proposed for transfer, the routes involved or the ground transport arrangements for affected passengers.
The operator's stated reason for the move is the Terminal 1 redevelopment. Fadnavis's objection puts the proposal before the Centre, which will have to consider the concerns raised by the state.
There is no reported response from the Union ministry yet, and no final decision has been announced. The next step is likely to be further discussion among the state government, the Centre and the airport operator before the proposed summer 2027 change.
Source: IBC Global Times, November 12, 2026.