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Adani to Begin Mumbai Terminal 1B Redevelopment in January 2027
Mumbai Airport plans to rebuild part of its old Terminal 1.
The work is scheduled to start in January 2027.
The first part to be rebuilt is the North Section of Terminal 1B.
The airport operator says the nearly 60-year-old building has safety concerns, and an April fire added to those concerns.
About 5 million passengers a year may be affected during this first phase.
The operator says the other 91% of airport passengers should not be affected.
Airlines can choose to move some services temporarily to Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The operator says this would not be a permanent move.
After the redevelopment, Terminal 1 is expected to handle 20 million passengers a year instead of 15 million.
Adani Airport Holdings says phased redevelopment of Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 1 will begin in January 2027, starting with Terminal 1B’s North Section.
The operator cites safety concerns involving the nearly 60-year-old terminal and says an April fire highlighted risks of continued operations.
The first phase will temporarily affect about 5 million passengers annually, roughly 9% of Mumbai Airport’s 55 million annual passengers.
Airlines using the affected section may temporarily move services to Navi Mumbai International Airport; the operator says the move is optional and not permanent.
Terminal 1’s annual capacity is expected to rise from 15 million to 20 million passengers, while the operator says the remaining 91% of airport traffic will be unaffected.
- Who
- Adani Airport Holdings Limited and Mumbai International Airport Limited; airlines operating from the affected section may relocate services temporarily.
- What
- Phased redevelopment and demolition of Terminal 1’s North Section, beginning with the North Section of Terminal 1B.
- Where
- Mumbai Airport; Navi Mumbai International Airport is offered as a temporary option for affected airline operations.
- When
- The redevelopment is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
- Why
- The operator cites safety concerns at the nearly 60-year-old terminal, which it says were further highlighted by an April fire.
Operator’s case for proceeding
Airline concerns
Safety and timing
Operator’s case for proceeding
Adani Airport Holdings says safety must remain paramount, citing the terminal’s age, longstanding concerns, and an April fire; it says further delay could affect traveller safety and convenience.
Airline concerns
The operator acknowledges concerns expressed by certain airlines, but the articles do not specify their arguments.
Operational disruption
Operator’s case for proceeding
The operator says the work will be phased, most airport traffic will remain unaffected, and airlines can choose to move services temporarily to Navi Mumbai.
Airline concerns
The articles report airline concerns but do not detail airlines’ views on the proposed relocation or disruption.
Key facts
- First phase
- Demolition of the North Section of Terminal 1B, described as about one-third of Terminal 1’s capacity
- Affected passengers
- About 5 million passengers annually, or roughly 9% of Mumbai Airport’s approximately 55 million annual passengers
- Traffic expected to remain unaffected
- 91%, according to Adani Airport Holdings
- Scheduled start
- January 2027
- Terminal 1 capacity
- Expected to increase from 15 million to 20 million passengers annually
- Airline alternative
- Airlines may temporarily shift services to Navi Mumbai International Airport at their discretion
- Navi Mumbai incentives
- A 100% landing-fee discount for new international flights; cash vouchers are planned to offset international passengers’ User Development Fee difference
- Airline consultations
- Adani says consultations about Terminal 1’s future have been ongoing since 2020
Quotes
Arun Bansal
CEO of Adani Airport Holdings Limited
“91% of Mumbai Airport’s passenger traffic will remain unaffected even as we undertake redevelopment of the age-old infrastructure that was in urgent need of repairs. Only the North Section of Terminal 1B, which accounts for around one-third of T1 of Mumbai Airport’s capacity, is being demolished in Phase 1 to minimise passenger inconvenience and operational disruption. The transition to Navi Mumbai Airport is temporary and does not represent a permanent shift of Mumbai Airport traffic.”
telegraphindia.com
republicworld.com
“Extensive consultations with airlines on the future of Terminal 1 have been ongoing since 2020, and the proposed redevelopment was also presented before AERA and subsequently incorporated into the approved tariff framework. While we appreciate the concerns expressed by certain airlines, passenger safety must remain paramount, and any further delay in commencing this process could adversely impact the safety and convenience of millions of travellers.”
telegraphindia.com
republicworld.com
NDTV
Sources
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