CSMIA expands domestic & global connectivity with 8% increase in weekly flight operations this Summer
Mumbai : Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has unveiled its summer schedule featuring an 8% increase in weekly flight movements compared to the summer schedule of 2023. Effective from 31st March 2024 until 26th October 2024, CSMIA continues to cater to the surge in both domestic and international travel. Travelers from Mumbai and nearby cities stand to benefit from this expanded flight availability. Furthermore, the summer schedule will increase services to international destinations including Paris, Doha, and Hanoi and to the newly introduced route – Tashkent.
With travel gaining momentum in India, CSMIA is poised to serve passengers with improved connectivity and an enhanced flight schedule this summer, adding convenience and comfort to travellers. CSMIA will experience 951 daily movements, an increase from approximately 882 in the previous summer schedule of 2023. With over 6,657 movements weekly, there will be an observed hike of over 8% in weekly flight operations in 2024 compared to 2023.
IndiGo will account for 1,255 weekly departures, while Air India and Vistara will contribute to 539 and 519 weekly departures, respectively. The summer schedule will also introduce enhanced connectivity with additional flight frequencies to various destinations. Among the notable increases, flights to Delhi will see a substantial rise with 27 additional weekly flights. Other key destinations with notable frequency additions include Srinagar with 28 additional weekly flights, Ayodhya with 14, and Kolkata with 9, respectively.
CSMIA takes cognizance of the needs of passengers and the rising demand in air travel. Travelers will experience 682 domestic and 269 international movements to international destinations including the newly introduced routes.
Additionally, Vistara will fly to Paris 5 times a week, Akasa Air to Doha 4 times weekly, and Uzbekistan Airways to Tashkent twice a week. Vistara will also operate daily flights to Hanoi. The airport has crafted this schedule to not only meet the growing demands of passenger traffic at CSMIA but also to guarantee that travellers receive the utmost convenience and safety through optimal direct flight connections.
CSMIA has implemented a range of infrastructural enhancements to effectively manage the surging passenger traffic demand and ensure seamless experience through the airport. The enhancement in connectivity for the summer schedule emphasizes our dedication to providing optimal connectivity, top-tier amenities, and a smooth travel journey for every passenger. This commitment reflects our ongoing efforts to meet and exceed passenger expectations, ensuring an unparalleled experience at every step of the journey.