Mumbai Airport to commence T1 redevelopment in Nov-2025
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport announced (28-Jan-2025) plans to commence the redevelopment of Terminal 1 in Nov-2025, with planned works including:
- Terminal overhaul to cater to domestic operations while allowing future integration of international services;
- 42% increase in passenger handling capacity to 20 million p/a;
- Infrastructure upgrades including installation of district cooling, electrical substations and a baggage handling system;
- Construction of multi-modal transport hub providing connectivity to metro and bus stations;
- "Biophilic" design including indoor greenery, natural light and open spaces.
The project will be conducted in phases, with completion expected in 2028 or 2029. The initial phase involves demolition of the existing structure, followed by construction of the new terminal. Terminal 2 and Navi Mumbai International Airport are expected to manage the capacity gap created by the demolition of T1. [more - original PR]
Background ✨
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's redevelopment plans for Terminal 1 align with the broader strategy to operate it alongside Navi Mumbai International Airport as a combined hub1 2. Navi Mumbai is set to begin commercial operations in April 2025, which could alleviate the capacity gap during the Terminal 1 redevelopment1 2. Adani Airports aims to manage both airports together, with Navi Mumbai initially handling 20 million passengers annually2.