We recommend at least 1 hour for a comfortable connection at Chhatrapati Shivaji International. The minimum connection time is 60 minutes for domestic flights and 90 minutes for international flights. Transit between terminals takes up to 45 minutes.

Domestic-to-Domestic: 60 min. Domestic-to-International: 100 min. International-to-Domestic: 100 min. International-to-International: 90 min. These are the shortest layovers airlines will sell at Chhatrapati Shivaji International.

Connecting at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport can be straightforward if your flights operate from the same terminal, but it becomes one of the more difficult connections in Asia if you're transferring between Terminal 1 (domestic low-cost carriers) and Terminal 2 (international and full-service domestic flights). The two terminals are physically separated by several kilometers of airport road, requiring a shuttle bus or taxi ride plus full security re-screening. 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.

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

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

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

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

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 →

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

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

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

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 →