Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is about 22 km north of downtown Mumbai, in the suburbs of Santacruz and Sahar. By road the trip to South Mumbai can take 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on traffic, while Metro Line 3 reaches South Mumbai from the airport stations in about 35 to 45 minutes without traffic delays.

No. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) is Mumbai's main airport, in the city's northern suburbs. Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) is a separate airport at Ulwe in Navi Mumbai, about 35 km away, which opened to commercial flights on 25 December 2025. Check the airport code on your ticket, since the two are far apart by road.

Mumbai airport has two passenger terminals. Terminal 1 in Santacruz handles domestic flights, and Terminal 2 in Sahar handles all international flights plus many domestic ones. The terminals are on opposite sides of the airfield, about 15 to 20 minutes apart by road, so check which one your flight uses before you set off.

All international flights use Terminal 2, as do Air India's domestic flights. Terminal 1 has served SpiceJet and part of IndiGo's domestic network, but allocations are changing as part of Terminal 1 is prepared for a phased rebuild from January 2027 and some airlines move flights to Terminal 2 or Navi Mumbai. Always confirm the terminal on your booking.

A free shuttle bus runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 around the clock, every 15 to 30 minutes, and the ride takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Metro Line 3 also stops at both terminals, one station apart. For connections, Air India recommends at least 1 hour 30 minutes from domestic to international flights.

Book a prepaid taxi at the official counter in the arrivals area, then pick it up from the ground transportation hub, which is on Level 1 at Terminal 2. Do not accept offers from people approaching you outside the arrivals hall. Road traffic in Mumbai is heavy, so trips to South Mumbai can take up to 2 hours at busy times.

Yes. Metro Line 3, the Aqua Line, has underground stations at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It runs south through the Bandra Kurla Complex to South Mumbai and Cuffe Parade, reaching the south of the city in about 35 to 45 minutes, and north to Aarey. Trains run from about 5:30 am to 11 pm.

Yes. Uber and Ola both operate at Mumbai airport. At Terminal 2, their pickup areas are in the ground transportation hub on Level 1, next to the taxi area and the multi-level car park. Rides face the same road traffic as taxis, so allow extra time to reach South Mumbai at peak hours.

Foreign nationals and OCI cardholders must submit India's online e-Arrival Card within 72 hours before arrival, which replaced the paper disembarkation card in 2026. Most visitors also need a visa, and citizens of many countries can apply online for an e-Visa at least four days before travel. Fingerprints and a photo are taken at immigration.

Pune lies southeast of Mumbai and is reached by road via the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, passing Lonavala on the way. Most travelers take a taxi, app-based cab or private transfer straight from the airport, which avoids changing transport with luggage. Travel time depends on traffic leaving Mumbai, which is heaviest on weekday mornings and evenings.

Bandra and Juhu are both close to the airport in Mumbai's western suburbs, with Juhu Beach about 6 km away. Taxis, app-based cabs and private transfers are the usual way to reach them. For the Bandra Kurla Complex, Metro Line 3 from the airport stations takes about 15 to 20 minutes and avoids road traffic.

Mumbai uses India Standard Time, UTC+5:30, all year with no daylight saving time. The currency is the Indian rupee (INR), and ATMs and exchange counters are in the arrivals areas. The city is warm and humid all year, and the monsoon brings heavy rain from June to September, which can slow road traffic.

Mumbai airport is run by Mumbai International Airport Limited, an Adani Group company with the Airports Authority of India as partner. It handled about 55.5 million passengers in 2025, around 39 million domestic and 16 million international, and it operates two crossing runways alongside its two passenger terminals.