BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji airport guide
BOM
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji
Mumbai, India
Air India + IndiGo + Vistara hub. T2 is the main international.
Getting from BOM to Mumbai
| Option | Cost | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local train (Andheri) | ₹10 | 60+ min | Avoid with luggage. |
| Prepaid taxi | ₹500-700 | 45-90 min | Counter prepaid. |
| Uber/Ola | ₹350-600 | 45-90 min | Best. |
| BEST bus | ₹35 | 60+ min | Crowded. |
Lounges
- Air India Maharaja
- Plaza Premium
- GVK Lounge
- Priority Pass: 6 lounges
What to do on a layover
4h layover
Stay airside — Mumbai traffic kills layovers.
8h layover
Uber to Bandra/Worli → Marine Drive + quick lunch. Back 4h ahead — traffic.
12h layover
Full Mumbai. Trident BKC or Niranta sleep pods.
Wifi & connectivity
Free 45 min, then paid. Need Indian SIM.
Sleep + rest options
Niranta Airport Transit Hotel (in T2). Trident BKC nearby.
⚠ Important gotcha
Mumbai traffic ALWAYS bad. Build huge buffer if leaving airport.