Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) announced that it will suspend all flight operations between 11:00 and 17:00 IST on 7 May 2026 to carry out critical pre-monsoon runway maintenance. Both primary (09/27) and secondary (14/32) runways will be closed, rendering the airport—the country’s busiest single-runway hub—completely inoperative for six hours. Airport operator MIAL says it began stakeholder consultations six months ago so that airlines could re-time services and issue passenger notifications well in advance. The closure comes after an already-difficult spring in which CSMIA cancelled more than 170 movements on 3 and 8 March when West Asia airspace disruptions forced airlines to rejig rotations.
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Travel managers with Mumbai-originating itineraries on 7 May should check updated schedules immediately and pad connection times for onward international flights out of Delhi, Bengaluru or Dubai. Carriers are expected to operate larger-gauge aircraft on either side of the maintenance window, and seat availability could tighten on short notice. MIAL says the works are non-negotiable: resurfacing prevents water-logging and rubber build-up that compromise braking performance during Mumbai’s intense monsoon season.
If these schedule changes require you to reroute through additional countries or secure new transit arrangements, VisaHQ can help simplify the visa process at short notice. Their online platform (https://www.visahq.com/india/) offers quick turnaround times, real-time status tracking and expert support, ensuring travellers remain compliant even when itineraries shift unexpectedly.
Travel managers with Mumbai-originating itineraries on 7 May should check updated schedules immediately and pad connection times for onward international flights out of Delhi, Bengaluru or Dubai. Carriers are expected to operate larger-gauge aircraft on either side of the maintenance window, and seat availability could tighten on short notice. MIAL says the works are non-negotiable: resurfacing prevents water-logging and rubber build-up that compromise braking performance during Mumbai’s intense monsoon season.
