Airlines and Airports in Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Bengaluru Issue Passenger Advisories Due to Heavy Rain
Airlines and airports urge passengers to plan extra travel time due to heavy rains in Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Bengaluru | Representative Image
As heavy rains have thrown normal life out of gear in several parts of Maharashtra, including Mumbai and Pune, airports and airlines have urged passengers to plan their travel with extra care. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more rain in the coming days, raising likelihood of flight delays and traffic jams.
Authorities at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai have advised passengers to check their flight status with airlines before leaving home. They also cautioned that waterlogging and traffic congestion across the city could delay travel to the airport.
In view of the heavy rain forecast in Mumbai, passengers are advised to check their flight status with their respective airlines and allow extra travel time to reach the airport.#CSMIA #PassengerAdvisory #MumbaiAirport #WeatherUpdate pic.twitter.com/9BHi0gXUOs
— Mumbai Airport (@CSMIA_Official) August 18, 2025
Akasa Air has issued similar advisories for passengers flying from Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Bengaluru. The airline has asked travelers to factor in slow-moving traffic, reach the airport well in advance, and monitor flight updates online to avoid last-minute inconvenience.
#TravelUpdate: Due to heavy rainfall in certain parts of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Goa, and Pune, we anticipate slow moving traffic and congestion on roads leading to the airport.
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) August 18, 2025
To ensure a seamless travel experience, we request you to plan for additional travel time to reach the…
With the monsoon showing no signs of easing, flyers have been reminded to keep buffer time in hand, especially for early morning or late-night flights when road conditions may be unpredictable.
