Airlines and Airports at Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Bengaluru Issue Passenger Advisories due to Heavy Rain in the Region
Passengers at Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Bengaluru Airports advised to check flight status and leave early due to heavy rain forecast | Representative Image
As many parts of Maharashtra including Mumbai and Pune are being pounded by heavy showers since last two days and more rain is expected as per IMD forecasts, airports and airlines have issued passenger advisories.
Passengers taking flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport have been advised to plan their journeys carefully.
The airport authority has issued a passenger advisory asking travelers to check their flight status with respective airlines before leaving home. With heavy to very heavy rain expected, traffic jams on Mumbai roads are likely, and reaching the airport may take longer than usual.
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 also issued advisory for its passengers taking flights from Pune, Mumbai, Goa and Bengaluru and cautioned flyers about possible delays due to heavy rains.
#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…
The airline advised passengers to account for slow-moving traffic and allow extra time to reach the airport, while keeping track of their flight status online.
