Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, formerly known as Sahar International Airport, is the primary international airport serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Area.

 Later the airport was renamed to honor the valor of the Maratha Emperor Chhatrapati Shivaji. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai is the second biggest airport in India, followed by IGI Airport, Delhi.

Mumbai Airport

The airport was the 14th busiest airport in Asia and 28th busiest airport in the world by passenger traffic in the year 2017. Its passenger traffic was about 49.8 million in the year 2018. 

This airport has also received the World's Best Airport" at Airport Service Quality Awards 2017 in the highest category of airports handling over 40 million passengers annually by Airports Council International. 

It has also won the "Best Airport in India and Central Asia" award at the Skytrax 2016 World Airport Awards.

The airport is operated by Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL). The airport is located in the suburbs of Santacruz and Sahar Village in Vile Parle East. 

The terminal-2 building, which can accommodate 40 million passengers annually, has been conferred with the American Institute of Architect (AIA) Award 2020.

How to reach

To reach the domestic airport known as terminal T1, the nearest local railway station is Vile Parle station on the Western Suburban Railway Line.

Get down there and come outside to Vile Parle (East). From there you can hire an auto-rickshaw or opt for public best buses from the train station to the airport.

To reach the International Airport Terminal T2 in Mumbai, the nearest local railway station is Andheri (East). For International Flights, get down on Airport Road and Marol Naka metro railway stations by using the Metro Line 1 to reach the International Terminal.

Domestic Terminal

Both the terminals of Mumbai Airport have the same name. Terminal 1 of the Mumbai airport which hosts domestic flights is located in the suburb of Santacruz. 

Terminal 1 is much smaller as compared to Terminal 2 and also hosts the same runway for the impending flights.

The terminal is further divided into Terminal 1A, Terminal 1B, and Terminal 1C. Terminal 1A is permanently shut down as of the year 2016. Terminal 1B hosts the arrivals and departures operations. Terminal 1C incorporates the food court and is the official waiting area for passengers.

Road Services in Mumbai

Cab Services – "Welcome taxis" are available 24/7 at the Mumbai airport, have fully trained English-speaking drivers and world-renowned customer service, including other popular private taxi services such as Ola, Uber, R.K. Travels Cab Service, and Meru Cabs.

Mumbai bus services – Mumbai is well-connected through its public transport system. Tourists and visitors have a variety of options for the intercity commute. 

The transport network includes the Mumbai Suburban Railway, Brihanmumbai Electric Supply, and the means of means of transport (BEST) buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws.

Important emergency numbers

Domestic Terminal Services Mumbai Airport

Mumbai Airport Police Station: 022 2615 6921

CISF Control Room: 0120 297 7468

Lost & Found
Terminal 1A: +91 9930144272
Terminal 1B: +91 9619050580

Left Luggage Facility
Terminal 1A: +91 9619023052
Terminal 1B: +91 9619020490

Duty Terminal Manager
Terminal 1A: +91 9833301321

Fire Control Room
Terminal 1A: +91 22 26156799 | +91 22 26264525 | +91 22 26264460 | +91 9833301317
Terminal 1B: +91 9930144322 | +91 22 26813202 | +91 22 66850516

International Terminal Services Mumbai Airport
  • Sahar Police Station: 022 26817485 | 26829784 | 26829783
  • CISF Control Room: +91 22 66851300 | +91 22 66851333, + 91 22 26264637 | 26156560
  • Medical Services- Terminal 1A: +91 22 26156799 | +91 22 26264525 | +91 22 26264460 | +91 9833301317, 
    Medical Services- Terminal 2A:+91 9833301322 | +91 9930144140 | +91 7045953261 +91 22 66850781 | +91 22 66850782 | +91 22 66850783
  • Fire Control Room- Terminal 1 A: +91 9930144322 | +91 22 26813202 | +91 22 66850516
    Fire Control Room- Terminal 2 A+91 9619892674 | +91 22 66850268 | +91 22 26829197
  • Lost and Found Terminal 1 A: +91 9930144272
    Lost and Found Terminal 2 A: +91 9619050580
  • Left Luggage Service Terminal 1 A:+91 9619892674 | +91 22 66850268 | +91 22 26829197
  • Left Luggage Service Terminal 2 A: +91 9930144322 | +91 22 26813202 | +91 22 66850516
Customs

Terminal 2B: +91 22 26828719
Terminal 2C: +91 22 26828720

Immigration

Arrival: +91 22 26813265
Departure: +91 22 26813472

Following are the medical services Mumbai Airport emergency numbers

Domestic Terminal: 9833301317, (020) 26156799/ 26264525/ 26264460

International Terminal: 9833301322/ 9930144140, (020) 66850260

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