Der Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport ist der Hauptflughafen Mumbais, Indiens größter Stadt und Finanzhauptstadt. Terminal 2, 2014 eröffnet und von Skidmore, Owings & Merrill entworfen, ist eine architektonische Landmarke mit einer Kunstgalerie von über 7.000 Werken, die indische Kunst und Kultur durch die Jahrhunderte feiern. Die Jali-gemusterte Decke und das umfangreiche öffentliche Kunstprogramm haben Terminal 2 zu einem der architektonisch gefeiertsten Flughafenterminals der Welt gemacht. Der Flughafen fertigt über 50 Millionen Passagiere pro Jahr ab. Er ist Drehkreuz für Air India, IndiGo und andere große indische Fluggesellschaften. Mumbais Flughafen ist durch seine Lage im dichten Stadtgewebe eingeschränkt und betreibt zwei sich kreuzende Start- und Landebahnen mit begrenzten Erweiterungsmöglichkeiten. BOM ist der verkehrsreichste Flughafen Westindiens und primäres Tor für Geschäftsreisende mit starken Streckennetzen in den Nahen Osten, nach Südostasien, Europa und Nordamerika.

Aviation Terms

Flugplatzbeleuchtung (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Flughafenkategorie (Airport Category) Flughafenhöhe (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Flughafenfeuerwache (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Flughafenlounge (Airport Lounge) Flughafen-Referenzpunkt (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Schürze (Apron) Automatisierte Passkontrolle (APC: Automated Passport Control)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get from Mumbai Airport to the city center?

The Mumbai Metro Blue Line (Line 1) connects Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to the western suburbs, but does not reach South Mumbai directly. Prepaid taxis from the airport to South Mumbai (Colaba/Fort area) cost approximately INR 700-900 and take 60-120 minutes depending on traffic. Ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber are widely available at designated pickup zones.

How many terminals does Mumbai Airport have?

BOM has two terminals. Terminal 2 (T2), officially named after Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, is the newer and larger terminal handling all international flights and most domestic full-service carriers. Terminal 1 (T1) was rebuilt and reopened in 2024, serving domestic low-cost carriers including IndiGo and SpiceJet. The terminals are about 3 km apart.

Which airlines have a hub at Mumbai Airport?

Air India (Star Alliance member) uses BOM as one of its main hubs for both domestic and international operations. IndiGo, India largest airline by market share, has a major base here. Vistara merged with Air India in 2024. Mumbai is the busiest airport in India by international passenger traffic.

What is the Jaya He art installation at Mumbai Airport?

Terminal 2 features the Jaya He museum, a permanent art collection spanning 5,000 years of Indian history. Over 7,000 artworks and artifacts are displayed throughout the terminal, including ancient sculptures, contemporary installations, and traditional crafts. It is considered one of the finest airport art collections in the world and is visible to all arriving and departing passengers.

Is there a transit hotel or lounge at Mumbai Airport?

Terminal 2 has several premium lounges including the GVK Lounge and the ITC Hotels Green Lounge, both accessible through Priority Pass or direct purchase. The Niranta Transit Hotel is located inside T2 airside area, offering rooms bookable by the hour for transit passengers. Terminal 1 also has a Pranaam lounge for domestic travelers.