Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) — complete Mumbai airport guide
Quick answer: Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) has two terminals — T1 at Santacruz for select domestic low-cost flights (IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India Express) and T2 at Sahar for all international flights plus most full-service domestic. The terminals are about 7 km apart by road, so never assume they are walkable; allow time and a paid transfer between them.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · airport facts cross-checked against the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and the airport operator · live Mumbai fares are found in the FlightGPT search above.
Mumbai airport (BOM) — quick facts
- IATA / ICAO code: BOM / VABB
- City served: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Distance to city: ≈ 8 km to Bandra-Kurla Complex; ~20 km to South Mumbai
- Operator: Mumbai International Airport Ltd (Adani Airports)
- Traffic: ~50 million passengers a year — India's second-busiest, on a single main runway.
Terminals at Mumbai airport
T1 (Santacruz) — domestic low-cost. T2 (Sahar) — international plus most full-service domestic, a striking multi-level terminal with the 'Jaya He' art walk. There is no airside connection between T1 and T2; an inter-terminal coach runs for eligible transit passengers.
How to get from Mumbai airport to the city
- App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the pre-paid taxi counter — the most common way into the city.
- Aqua Line Metro and the Western Express Highway connect the airport area to the wider Mumbai network.
- BEST buses from the terminal forecourts for budget travel.
Airlines flying from Mumbai (BOM)
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Air India Express domestically; Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and many more internationally.
Lounges at BOM
Adani-operated and partner lounges in both terminals, with the widest choice at T2. Access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards, premium-cabin tickets or walk-in payment.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) from Mumbai city?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is about 8 km to Bandra-Kurla Complex; ~20 km to South Mumbai from Mumbai.
How many terminals does Mumbai airport (BOM) have, and which should I use?
T1 (Santacruz) — domestic low-cost. T2 (Sahar) — international plus most full-service domestic, a striking multi-level terminal with the 'Jaya He' art walk. There is no airside connection between T1 and T2; an inter-terminal coach runs for eligible transit passengers.
How do I get from Mumbai airport to the city?
App cabs (Uber/Ola) and the pre-paid taxi counter — the most common way into the city. Aqua Line Metro and the Western Express Highway connect the airport area to the wider Mumbai network. BEST buses from the terminal forecourts for budget travel.
Which airlines fly from Mumbai (BOM)?
IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Air India Express domestically; Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and many more internationally.
Does BOM airport have lounges?
Adani-operated and partner lounges in both terminals, with the widest choice at T2. Access via Priority Pass, eligible credit cards, premium-cabin tickets or walk-in payment.
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