Dateline: NAVI MUMBAI — Adani Airport Holdings announced on September 24, 2026, that the demolition of Mumbai’s Terminal 1 and cargo terminal will force operations to shift to Navi Mumbai starting January 2027.
The Details Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is guaranteed to open with massive passenger and freight volumes [cite: 1.1.1]. On September 24, 2026, Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL) confirmed that the phased demolition and total redevelopment of Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) and its existing cargo terminal will begin in January 2027 [cite: 1.1.1].
AAHL CEO Arun Bansal stated that one-third of T1 will be shut down in January, followed eventually by the entire terminal [cite: 1.1.1]. The existing cargo terminal, which is in poor condition, will also be torn down and rebuilt over a three-year period [cite: 1.1.1].
Because the operator cannot delay the reconstruction, affected passenger airlines and dedicated freighter operations will be forced to independently decide their transition plans [cite: 1.1.1]. AAHL confirmed they are actively offering the newly operational Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) as the primary alternative for these displaced flights and cargo movements during the multi-year construction window [cite: 1.1.1].
Why It Matters for Jasai The promoter of Jai Mata Rani Transport brings a rich experience of 30 years in various fields of business, consistently emphasizing that guaranteed flight volumes dictate local real estate value. Previously, there were concerns about how quickly airlines would voluntarily migrate to the new Navi Mumbai airport.
This mandatory T1 and cargo terminal demolition completely removes that uncertainty [cite: 1.1.1]. By physically tearing down the older infrastructure in central Mumbai, the operator is actively funneling massive, established passenger and freighter traffic directly into NMIA from Day 1 [cite: 1.1.1]. For logistics fleets and corporate tenants operating out of Box Office Jasai on JNPT Road, this forced migration guarantees immediate, high-volume supply chain contracts, cementing Jasai as the undisputed freight capital of the region.
FAQ When will Mumbai Airport Terminal 1 be demolished? Adani Airport Holdings announced on September 24, 2026, that the phased demolition and redevelopment of Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 1 and cargo terminal will begin on January 15, 2027 [cite: 1.1.1].
Where will flights go when Mumbai T1 closes? Affected passenger airlines and freighter operations will have the option to shift their flights to Terminal 2 or relocate to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) during the three-year construction period [cite: 1.1.1].
Where can freight forwarders lease commercial office space near NMIA? BharatOne Spaces offers fully equipped 3-seater and 7-seater commercial office spaces directly on JNPT Road at Box Office Jasai, Navi Mumbai. Call 889-888-1222 for leasing details.
Source: Re-Mumbai / Adani Airport Holdings [cite: 1.1.1]