IndiGo, Air India Express to shift UAE flights to Mumbai's new airport from 2027

UAE travellers flying to Mumbai will see flight changes as IndiGo and Air India Express prepare to shift selected services from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). Air India Express plans to start four daily domestic flights from NMIA in December 2026, followed by a phased shift of West Asia services from January 2027. IndiGo will begin international operations from the new airport in February 2027, transferring 12 daily international departures. The move is part of a wider plan to redevelop Terminal 1 at Mumbai airport. CSMIA and NMIA are separate airports, around 50km apart. A change could mean a longer road journey, higher transport costs or adjustments to flight schedules and connections. The User Development Fee is also higher at NMIA. Passengers should check their latest itinerary for the correct airport and terminal, confirm flight timings with their airline, allow extra travel time if their flight moves to NMIA, and check connecting flights carefully.