BOMBombay·Chhatrapati Shivaji International·Bombay, India
Recommended minimum1 hour
Concourses
2
Terminal 1 (Domestic - IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoFirst), Terminal 2 (International & Air India/Vistara domestic)
Max Transit
45m
via shuttle bus
Avg. Security
25m
Primary Hub
Air India
Domestic → Domestic
60min
Domestic → International
100min
International → Domestic
100min
International → International
90min
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Free shuttle buses run between T1 and T2 every 15-20 minutes, with the drive itself taking 10-15 minutes depending on traffic, but total transfer time including waiting, boarding, and re-clearing security often stretches to 45 minutes. All passengers moving between terminals must go through security screening again, and international arrivals connecting to a domestic flight must also clear immigration and customs first.
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Low risk
Moderate
High risk
split-terminal layout
mandatory shuttle transfer
security re-screening for all transfers
tight connections risky at night
Air IndiaIndiGoVistara
Is 30 minutes enough for a layover at BOM?

Still below the practical minimum even within a single terminal, especially during peak hours. See full 30 min guide →

Is 45 minutes enough for a layover at BOM?

Cutting it close for same-terminal transfers and too short if T1-T2 shuttle is required. See full 45 min guide →

Is 1 hour enough for a layover at BOM?

Meets BOM's typical domestic-domestic MCT for same-terminal connections. See full 1 hr guide →

Is 1 hour 15 min enough for a layover at BOM?

Sufficient for most same-terminal transfers but marginal if you must shuttle between T1 and T2. See full 1¼ hr guide →

Is 1½ hours enough for a layover at BOM?

Enough time to handle the shuttle bus, security re-screening, and walk even between T1 and T2 in normal conditions. See full 1½ hr guide →

Is 2 hours enough for a layover at BOM?

Solid cushion for any terminal combination, including international-international transfers with document checks. See full 2 hr guide →

Is 2½ hours enough for a layover at BOM?

Ample time even accounting for Mumbai traffic delays on the inter-terminal road or unexpected queues. See full 2½ hr guide →

Is 3 hours enough for a layover at BOM?

Very comfortable, allowing for a relaxed shuttle transfer, security, and even a meal between flights. See full 3 hr guide →

Is 4 hours enough for a layover at BOM?

Excess buffer time, more than needed for any connection type at BOM, though useful as a buffer against Mumbai's frequent monsoon-season delays. See full 4 hr guide →

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