Mumbai Airport

Mumbai has two Airports-The Chattrapathi Shivaji International Airport and Santa Cruz  Domestic Airport.At a height of 26 feet above mean sea level, The Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport serves as one of India's major international airports. It is also the busiest, currently handleing up to 45 landings and takeoffs per hour.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport formerly known as Sahar International Airport is the main Mumbai airport. The airport is situated at a distance of 30 kms from the north of the city and is easily accessible from any part of Mumbai. Spread over an operational area of 1450 acres it is India's biggest International and domestic aviation hub and offers prompt and scheduled flight services.

International Travellers:  the immigration, baggage retrieval and customs areas precede the remainder of the services. Exchange can be obtained at bank counters just outside the customs area. Hotel bookings and pre-paid taxis are available. There are no shops in the arrival area. The departure lounges are marginally better equipped for shopping. They also have a restaurant, a snack bar and exchange. However, check in and emigration is chaotic because of the bunching of flights at night. Phones are available at both arrival and departure.

Currently the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport caters to about 18 million passengers along with handling of 400,000 tones to cargo annually. The facilities in Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is very updated and modern. The travelers can avail wide range of amenities like ATM services, Inter-terminal coach services, Medical Inspection, Unaccompanied minors along with strict security services round the clock.

The custom services in Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is very strict and maintained rigorously as numerous domestic and international flights operates from this airport. From baggage rule to duty rules all are maintained by the custom department. The facilities and flight services of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport keeps on constantly upgrading as Mumbai is an important business and tourist centre.

Mumbai International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the airport of Mumbai city in India. Earlier it was known as Sahar International Airport.

Domestic Travellers: On arrival at the Santa Cruz Airport (25 kms from city center) the baggage retrieval area is skirted by counters for various services such as hotel reservations. There is no pre-paid taxi counter, although some auto-rentals may represent themselves as such. Taxis are available from a policed queue outside the terminal. The departure area has minimal shopping and a snack bar. Phones are available at both arrival and departure.

Santa Cruz Airport is one of the busiest domestic airbases in India. This domestic airport connects the state to the rest of the country. The airport covers an area of 384 acres of land and is an elevation of 20 ft. The length of the runway is 3,750 ft. Taxis are available from a policed queue outside the terminal. The departure area has minimal shopping and a snack bar. Phones are available at both arrival and departure. Grand Hyatt Mumbai, Holiday Inn Bombay, Hotel Accord, Centaur Hotel Juhu Beach and Royal Garden Hotel are some of the lodging options available near the airport. Nearest international airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Bandra Terminus Station and Dadar Central Railway Station are the nearest major railheads.