El Aeropuerto Internacional Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj es el principal aeropuerto de Bombay, la ciudad más grande e capital financiera de la India. La Terminal 2, inaugurada en 2014 y diseñada por Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, es una instalación emblemática con una galería de arte de más de 7.000 piezas que celebran el arte y la cultura de la India a lo largo de los siglos. BOM gestiona más de 50 millones de pasajeros al año y es centro para Air India e IndiGo. El aeropuerto está limitado por su ubicación en el denso tejido urbano de la ciudad, operando con dos pistas que se cruzan y con escasas posibilidades de expansión. BOM es el aeropuerto más transitado del oeste de India y una puerta principal para viajeros de negocios con fuertes redes de rutas al Medio Oriente, Sudeste Asiático, Europa y América del Norte.

Aviation Terms

Iluminación de aeródromo (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Categoría de aeropuerto (Airport Category) Elevación del aeropuerto (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Estación de bomberos aeroportuaria (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Sala VIP de aeropuerto (Airport Lounge) Punto de referencia del aeropuerto (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Plataforma (Apron) Control automatizado de pasaportes (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.