Akasa Air Navi Mumbai flights are set to begin on 15 December, when the airline moves its Mumbai to Jeddah service out of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). According to the Free Press Journal, Akasa is likely the first airline to make the switch. If you have a Jeddah ticket, check your departure airport before you travel.

Quick answer

  • What changes: Mumbai to Jeddah flights move from CSMIA to Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA).
  • From when: 15 December.
  • Frequency: two daily flights, on 197-seat Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
  • Reported departures from NMIA: 4:45 am and 5:25 pm.
  • Why: the airport operator plans to rebuild CSMIA’s 60-year-old Terminal 1.

Akasa Air Navi Mumbai: the reported schedule

The first flight leaves NMIA at 4:45 am on 15 December. Its return is listed as arriving at NMIA at 7:35 am. Also, the second flight leaves at 5:25 pm, and its return is listed as arriving at 5:25 am.

The plan was first announced on 27 October by the airline and Adani Airport Holdings. Timings can change, so confirm them on your booking before leaving home.

Why flights are moving

The airport operator wants to demolish and rebuild Terminal 1 at CSMIA. It also aims to shift about 5 million passengers to NMIA while that work happens.

Indian carriers have agreed to move roughly 3 million of them. IndiGo will migrate in phases between February and July 2027, moving all 12 of its international services and part of its domestic network. Air India Express will move its West Asia network and four daily domestic flights in January 2027.

The part that is still unsettled

The remaining 2 million passengers were meant to shift through international airlines. However, those airlines have opposed the proposal, so that part of the plan has stalled.

NMIA already has one commercial airline. Air India Express began three weekly Abu Dhabi flights there on 15 July. Akasa would be the second.

What flyers should do

First, check the airport named on your ticket, not just the city. Mumbai and Navi Mumbai are far apart, and the early flight leaves before dawn. So plan the road or rail leg in advance.

Next, look at the timing. A 4:45 am departure means an early check-in, and web check-in rules still apply. We explain them in our guide to web check-in time for flights in India.

FAQ

When do Akasa Jeddah flights start from Navi Mumbai?

The move takes effect on 15 December. So, the airline will run two daily flights on Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.

Will other airlines move to Navi Mumbai too?

Yes, some have agreed. Air India Express plans to move in January 2027, and IndiGo in phases from February to July 2027.

Do I need to rebook if my flight shifts airports?

Check your ticket and the airline’s messages. If your booking shows the new airport, no action is needed, but confirm it with Akasa Air.