Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Address

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Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is one of two airports in Mumbai (formerly Bombay); the other is Santa Cruz Airport, which has only domestic flights. Often referred to simply as the Mumbai airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji (BOM) is about 35 kilometers (about 22 miles) from the city of Mumbai and also is near many tourist attractions, including the Prince of Wales Museum (about 30 km/18 mi), Juhu Beach (4km/2.5 mi), and Essel World & Water Kingdom (70 km/43 mi. Mumbai is one of India largest cities, with a population of nearly 15 million.

Commercial aviation began at the airport in 1932. Since then, numerous expansions and construction projects have made BOM a modern facility, and today it is the busiest airport in India. The airport handles about 400 flights daily for more than 36,000 passengers.

Reviews of the airport are mixed. Many reports show nearly constant construction and renovation taking place at BOM, which can make the airport seem a little chaotic and messy. Some travelers, though, report that the airport is clean and convenient, especially in comparison to airports of a similar size in similar locales.

Signs are located throughout the airport, written in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Directions

The international terminal (Terminal 2) is located at Sahar, east of the suburb of Andheri. It takes about 60-120 minutes (depending on rush hour) by road to reach the main business district city center. The domestic terminal (Terminal 1) is about 60-90 minutes from Mumbai's city center.