Lufthansa Cargo is expanding its winter network while shifting its Mumbai operations to Navi Mumbai International Airport, as the German air freight carrier adjusts its services to meet changing cargo demand and improve operational connectivity in India.
The network expansion is intended to strengthen the airline’s seasonal capacity and provide customers with additional options for transporting shipments across key international trade routes. Winter schedules are particularly important for air cargo operators as demand changes across sectors such as e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, electronics and time-sensitive industrial goods.
The shift to Navi Mumbai is also significant for India’s air cargo sector. The new airport is expected to support the Mumbai metropolitan region’s growing aviation requirements and provide additional infrastructure for passenger and freight operations.
For freight forwarders, exporters and importers, changes in airline operations can affect cargo availability, shipment routing and connections to international destinations. Businesses will need to review booking arrangements and confirm airport handling details as the transition takes place.
The airline’s winter schedule for 2026/27 will take effect on October 25, 2026, offering 88 freighter routes to 40 destinations worldwide. In the Asia-Pacific region, Lufthansa Cargo plans up to 46 weekly freighter rotations serving 17 destinations, including a new Singapore stop on its Frankfurt–Taipei rotation.
The carrier is also increasing seasonal frequencies to North American destinations, including New York JFK, Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. In addition, Kuala Lumpur will join its passenger-aircraft belly cargo network, while Bangalore will be added to SWISS WorldCargo’s Zurich network.
The shift to Navi Mumbai International Airport, effective October 12, adds another Indian gateway to Lufthansa Cargo’s network. The relocation is linked to infrastructure upgrades at Mumbai’s existing airport and is intended to maintain international cargo connectivity for businesses across the region.