Thursday 13 September 2012

Mumbai International and Domestic Airport

Mumbai International airport is named Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. It has been given name of the 17th century Maratha Emperor, Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosle. The Airport's IATA code – "BOM", is derived from Bombay, Mumbai's former name. The airport is South Asia's second busiest airport in terms of passenger traffic and the busiest airport in India in terms of international passenger traffic and the second busiest in terms of overall passenger traffic. Hotels near International Airport, Mumbai are available to stay.


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The airport at Santa Cruz caters to an extensive network of domestic destinations. The entrances for Domestic airport mumbai and International Airport mumbai are different, but runway is same. For Domestic airport there are two terminals 1A and 1B. The airport consists of two passenger terminals i.e. Terminal 1 at Santacruz is for domestic flights and Terminal 2 at Sahar is for international flights. These two terminals use the same airside facilities but are physically separated on the cityside, which required 15–20 minute (airside) drive between them. Hotels near Domestic Airport, Mumbai are available to stay comfortably.


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From this area, buses and fixed-price taxis operate to all major city locations and places of the city. Most of the local hotels provide airport transfers (pick-up and drop-off). The area offers easy access to the Bandra-Kurla Complex, which is Mumbai's fastest growing business district. Visitors can easily find an ideal setting to unwind, and the restaurants of this area offer international as well as Indian cuisine to enjoy.

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