Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), code BOM, is Mumbai’s airport for domestic and international flights. Taxis, app-based cabs, car rentals and public transport serve the airport; Hotel Residency Park is about 45 minutes away by car.
- Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
- From the hotel: about 45 minutes by car
- Taxi and car-rental booking: arrival level at both terminals
- Public transport: suburban railway, metro, BEST buses and an inter-terminal shuttle
Which Mumbai airport serves your flight?
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is the airport serving Mumbai flights under the code BOM. Check your itinerary for the terminal: CSMIA has domestic and international terminals, and pickup points and rail connections vary between them.
For a direct road transfer to the hotel, allow about 45 minutes by car from CSMIA. A three-star property in Mumbai, this property in the city is the destination for the onward trip; the airport’s arrival-level booking zones offer a starting point for arranging a car.
Taxi and pre-booked car options
Taxis, app-based cabs and car rentals are available at CSMIA, with taxi and car-rental booking zones at the arrival level of both terminals. Airport pickup points are provided at each terminal. Pre-arranged transport is accessible in the multi-level car park, while taxis, app-based cabs and shuttle services are available outside the terminal.
At Terminal 2, the airport identifies pickup locations for Alyte, other app-based cab services and Uber Black/XL in the multi-level car park.
Some app-cab pickup points are on Level 1 Ground Transportation, P4; Uber Black/XL pickup is on Level 2 Arrival West, P6. Follow the airport’s terminal instructions for your booked service rather than assuming every pickup uses the same level.
Auto rickshaws are available at both terminals, but their operating area is limited to Mumbai’s suburbs: from Borivali to Bandra in the west and as far as Sion in the central region. Since this does not cover the full trip to south Mumbai, plan an onward connection if you choose an auto rickshaw for part of the journey.
How do you get from Mumbai airport to south Mumbai by public transport?
Public transport from the airport can connect you to suburban railway and metro stations, with BEST buses serving nearby railway stations. The airport identifies Vile Parle (East) as the nearest suburban railway station for the domestic terminal and Andheri (East) for the international terminal.
Nearby metro stations include CSMIA Airport T1, CSMIA Airport T2, Marol Naka and Sahar Road. The airport’s BEST bus connections include:
- Terminal 1: route 312 to Vile Parle (East) and Andheri (East) railway stations.
- Terminal 2: route 321 to Vile Parle (East), and route 308 to Andheri (East) railway station.
The airport also describes luxury air-conditioned buses connecting Thane, Andheri, BKC, Navi Mumbai and Colaba. It does not give route numbers or operating hours for these services, so confirm details before relying on them for an onward trip.
If you land at the other terminal from the one you need, a complimentary shuttle runs between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Its pickup points are the Terminal 1 arrival exit toward Departure Gate 2 and Terminal 2 Level 1, Ground Transportation Level (P4).
What should you confirm before setting off?
Confirm your terminal, chosen pickup point and onward connection before leaving arrivals. For a taxi or app cab, check the service’s designated terminal location; for buses, verify the route and fare with BEST. CSMIA advises passengers to consult BEST’s official website for current bus route and fare details. Check the official site before you go.
If your onward journey uses Mumbai’s local trains, Masjid station is about a 3-minute walk from Residency Park. You can plan the rail leg alongside the airport transfer using this guide to Mumbai local trains from Masjid station.
FAQs
What does BOM stand for?
BOM is the airport code for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai’s international airport.
Are taxis available at both airport terminals?
Yes. The airport has taxi and car-rental booking zones at the arrival level, and provides pickup points at both terminals.
Can you travel between the two terminals by shuttle?
Yes. A complimentary shuttle connects Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, with pickup points at the Terminal 1 arrival exit toward Departure Gate 2 and Terminal 2 Level 1, Ground Transportation Level (P4).
What should you know about local trains from Masjid?
Masjid station is about a 3-minute walk from Residency Park. The Mumbai-in-a-day route from the Masjid area gives context for planning an outing from that part of the city.