Bandara Internasional Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj adalah bandara utama yang melayani Mumbai, kota terbesar dan ibu kota keuangan India. Terletak di pinggiran kota Santacruz di Mumbai utara, sekitar 20 kilometer dari distrik bisnis Nariman Point, bandara ini awalnya dibangun pada tahun 1942 sebagai lapangan udara militer selama Perang Dunia II. Terminal 2 (T2) yang selesai pada tahun 2014 adalah mahakarya arsitektur yang dirancang oleh Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), menampilkan struktur kolom berlapis yang terinspirasi jali dan galeri seni yang mengkurasi lebih dari 3.000 artefak. Bandara ini merupakan hub utama Air India, Vistara, dan IndiGo. Dua landasan pacu yang bersilangan (09/27 dan 14/32) menghadirkan tantangan operasional yang signifikan, karena hanya satu landasan pacu yang dapat digunakan pada satu waktu. Bandara Mumbai menangani lebih dari 50 juta penumpang per tahun, menjadikannya bandara tersibuk kedua di India.

Aviation Terms

Pencahayaan lapangan terbang (AGL: Airfield Lighting) Kategori bandara (Airport Category) Elevasi bandara (ELEV: Airport Elevation) Pos pemadam kebakaran bandara (ARFF: Airport Fire Station) Lounge bandara (Airport Lounge) Titik referensi bandara (ARP: Airport Reference Point) Apron bandara (Apron) Kontrol paspor otomatis (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.