Mumbai Airport Allocates Slots to 38 International Airlines, 12 May Shift to Navi Mumbai

The slot reallocation means 12 carriers flying 16 daily routes to 14 cities may have to shift to Navi Mumbai International Airport.

By SafarSamachar Desk6 Nov 2026, 5:03 pm IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Mumbai airport has allocated Summer 2027 slots to 38 international airlines
212 airlines may have to shift their 16 daily flights to Navi Mumbai
3The allocation followed consultations with airlines
4The move is linked to concerns over the planned renovation of Terminal 1 and the transition of international operations

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has handed out Summer 2027 slots to 38 international airlines. The move leaves 12 carriers—operating 16 daily flights that reach 14 destinations—without a slot at Mumbai airport, forcing them to consider relocating to Navi Mumbai International Airport.

The allocation followed consultations with airlines amid concerns over the planned renovation of Terminal 1 and the transition of international operations. Airport officials say the change will leave about 91% of CSMIA's existing traffic capacity intact.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are an airline operating out of Mumbai airport and your slot was not allocated, you may need to consider shifting operations to Navi Mumbai. Check with the airport operator for further details.

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