छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज अंतर्राष्ट्रीय हवाई अड्डा (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport) भारत (India) के सबसे बड़े शहर और वित्तीय राजधानी मुंबई (Mumbai) का प्राथमिक हवाई अड्डा है। उत्तरी मुंबई के सांताक्रूज (Santacruz) उपनगर में स्थित, नरीमन पॉइंट (Nariman Point) व्यापार जिले से लगभग 20 किलोमीटर दूर, हवाई अड्डा मूल रूप से 1942 में द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के दौरान एक सैन्य हवाई क्षेत्र के रूप में बनाया गया था। 2014 में पूरा हुआ टर्मिनल 2 (T2) स्कीडमोर, ओविंग्स एंड मेरिल (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill / SOM) द्वारा डिज़ाइन एक वास्तुशिल्प उत्कृष्ट कृति है, जिसमें जटिल जाली-प्रेरित स्तंभ संरचना और 3,000 से अधिक कलाकृतियों का जतन अर्ट गैलरी है। हवाई अड्डा एयर इंडिया (Air India), विस्तारा (Vistara), और इंडिगो (IndiGo) का प्रमुख केंद्र है। दो क्रॉसिंग रनवे (09/27 और 14/32) प्रमुख परिचालन चुनौतियां प्रस्तुत करते हैं, क्योंकि एक समय में केवल एक रनवे का उपयोग किया जा सकता है। मुंबई हवाई अड्डा प्रति वर्ष 50 मिलियन से अधिक यात्रियों को संभालता है, जो इसे भारत का दूसरा सबसे व्यस्त हवाई अड्डा बनाता है।

Aviation Terms

हवाई क्षेत्र प्रकाश व्यवस्था (AGL: Airfield Lighting) हवाई अड्डा श्रेणी (Airport Category) हवाई अड्डे की ऊंचाई (ELEV: Airport Elevation) एयरपोर्ट फायर स्टेशन (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) हवाई अड्डा लाउंज (Airport Lounge) हवाई अड्डा संदर्भ बिंदु (ARP: Airport Reference Point) एप्रन (Apron) स्वचालित पासपोर्ट नियंत्रण (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.

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