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Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport (BOM)

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) operates two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 in Santacruz for domestic flights and Terminal 2 in Sahar for all international flights and select domestic routes, linked by a free 24/7 shuttle coach. Mumbai Metro stations, BEST buses, suburban trains, taxis and auto-rickshaws connect both terminals with the city.

Children are 2 to 11 years old; infants are under 2.

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Updated 24 October 2026

Terminals 1 and 2 and inter-terminal transfers at Mumbai Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (Adani Airports), has two passenger terminals located on separate sides of the airfield: Terminal 1 at Santacruz handles domestic flights only, while Terminal 2 at Sahar is an integrated multi-level terminal handling all international flights alongside domestic services.

Passengers who need to change terminals between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 can use the complimentary 24/7 Inter-Terminal Coach Facility shuttle bus. At Terminal 1, the shuttle picks up passengers at the Arrival exit towards Departure Gate 2 (between Departure Gates 1 and 2); at Terminal 2, the pick-up point sits on Level 1 at Ground Transportation Level P4. Allow two to three hours for domestic connections and three to four hours for international connections, especially when switching terminals.

Airlines at Mumbai Airport (BOM) by terminal

Because IndiGo (6E), Akasa Air (QP) and SpiceJet (SG) split their domestic flights between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, always check your ticket and flight number before heading to the airport:

  • Terminal 1 (Santacruz — Domestic only): serves Alliance Air (9I), along with designated domestic flights operated by IndiGo (6E), Akasa Air (QP) and SpiceJet (SG).
  • Terminal 2 (Sahar — Domestic and International): serves all domestic and international flights of Air India (AI) and Air India Express (IX), designated domestic and international flights of IndiGo (6E), Akasa Air (QP) and SpiceJet (SG), and all foreign international carriers, including British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, LOT Polish Airlines, United Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, flydubai, Air Arabia, Saudia, Oman Air, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, RwandAir, Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, El Al, Turkish Airlines, Azerbaijan Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Nepal Airlines.

Getting to and from Mumbai Airport

Both passenger terminals connect to Mumbai's rail, metro and road networks through dedicated transit stations and ground transport levels:

  • Mumbai Metro and Suburban Railway: metro stations serving the airport include CSMIA Airport T1, CSMIA Airport T2, Marol Naka and Sahar Road. On the Mumbai Suburban Railway network, the nearest station for Terminal 1 (Domestic) is Vile Parle (East), and the nearest station for Terminal 2 (International) is Andheri (East).
  • BEST buses and express coaches: from Terminal 1, BEST Bus Route 312 connects to Vile Parle (East) and Andheri (East) railway stations. From Terminal 2, Bus Route 321 runs to Vile Parle (East) and Bus Route 308 runs to Andheri (East) railway station. Express air-conditioned coaches also run from both terminals to Thane, Andheri, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Navi Mumbai and Colaba.
  • Taxis, app-based cabs, car rentals and auto-rickshaws: prepaid taxis, metered taxis, Green Taxis and car rental counters operate at both terminals, while app-based cabs pick up passengers at Terminal 1 Arrivals and at Terminal 2 Level 1 Ground Transportation (Level P4). Metered three-wheeled auto-rickshaws are also available at Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for suburban trips (covering Borivali to Bandra in the western suburbs and up to Sion in the central suburbs).

Mumbai Airport with children

CSMIA provides free Baby Care Rooms equipped with diaper-changing stations, private nursing areas and seating so parents have a quiet place to wait with infants. At Terminal 1 Departures, Baby Care Rooms are located pre-security at Boarding Gates 9–20 and post-security opposite Boarding Gates 22–23. At Terminal 2 Departures, rooms sit in the check-in hall behind Island P, post-immigration, in the Level 3 retail area near Theobroma and near Boarding Gate 42; in Terminal 2 Arrivals, rooms are on Level 2 at Arrival Immigration (east side, opposite counter 80) and in the Level 2 Greeters area (west side, near Exit Gate A).

Families flying from Terminal 2 can borrow a complimentary airport baby stroller after security—at Level 3 for domestic departures and at Level 4 after departure immigration for international flights—by asking at any information desk, and carry water and a snack for the walk to the gates. Dedicated Wheelchair Assistance Desks sit at the kerbside of Departure Gate 2 at Terminal 1 and Departure Gate 1 at Terminal 2, alongside Braille help phones in Terminal 2, 24-hour medical centres with ambulances, and the paid Pranaam Meet and Greet assistance service.

What to check before you go to BOM

The airport operator recommends arriving at least two hours before domestic departures and four hours before international departures. To enter either terminal building, every passenger must show a valid government-issued photo ID (or passport) together with a printed or digital flight ticket at the terminal entrance gates. Domestic flyers can speed up terminal entry and check-in using DigiYatra, self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop counters.

On international arrival at Terminal 2, keep your passport, visa and completed arrival card ready for Immigration, verify that your passport receives its entry stamp before leaving the counter, collect checked bags at the carousel shown on the displays, and exit through Customs via the Green Channel (nothing to declare) or Red Channel. If you are connecting between airlines that do not through-check bags or switching between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, collect your baggage and re-check it at your next departure terminal.

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Frequently asked questions

How many terminals does Mumbai Airport (BOM) have and how are they connected?

Mumbai Airport has two passenger terminals: Terminal 1 (Santacruz) for domestic flights and Terminal 2 (Sahar) for all international flights and select domestic flights. A complimentary 24/7 Inter-Terminal Coach shuttle bus links Terminal 1 (near Departure Gates 1 and 2) and Terminal 2 (Level 1 Ground Transportation P4).

Which airlines use Terminal 1 versus Terminal 2 at Mumbai Airport?

Terminal 1 serves domestic flights of Alliance Air, IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet. Terminal 2 handles all Air India and Air India Express flights, select domestic and all international flights of IndiGo, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, and all foreign international airlines.

How do I get from Mumbai Airport into the city by metro, train or bus?

Mumbai Metro serves CSMIA Airport T1, CSMIA Airport T2, Marol Naka and Sahar Road stations. BEST bus 312 links Terminal 1 to Vile Parle (East) and Andheri (East) suburban railway stations, while buses 321 and 308 link Terminal 2 to Vile Parle (East) and Andheri (East).

Where are the Baby Care Rooms and free strollers at Mumbai Airport?

Free Baby Care Rooms are at Terminal 1 Departures (Gates 9–20 and opposite Gates 22–23), Terminal 2 Departures (behind Island P, post-immigration, Level 3 retail and near Gate 42) and Terminal 2 Arrivals (opposite immigration counter 80 and near Exit Gate A). Complimentary strollers are available at Terminal 2 information desks on Level 3 (Domestic) and Level 4 (International).

How early should I arrive at Mumbai Airport before my flight?

CSMIA recommends arriving at least two hours before scheduled departure for domestic flights and four hours before international flights, and allowing two to three hours for domestic transfers or three to four hours for international transfers.