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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai, India

Where to start
MIAL prepaid taxi or Uber / Ola

Use the official MIAL prepaid taxi counter inside the arrivals hall (T1 or T2) for a fixed, government-approved fare with driver details, or book Uber/Ola on airport WiFi. At T2, Uber pickup is P7 West; the airport lists Ola and Rapido Alyte at Level 1, P4 — a regulated airport pickup surcharge applies to app rides. Metro Aqua Line 3 serves both airport stations, T1 and T2. Don't accept rides or 'help' from touts inside the terminal — especially at T2 international arrivals.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Transparent app fare to anywhere in Mumbai

AvailabilityVery well established at BOM
Pickup NoteDesignated pickup zones outside the terminals. At T2, select 'P7 West' (take the lift to P7, West side); at T1, the designated vehicle pickup point just outside arrivals. A regulated airport pickup surcharge applies (included in your fare). Follow the in-app pin.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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Ola

rideshare

Homegrown Indian alternative to Uber

AvailabilityWidely available
Pickup NoteThe airport lists Ola and Rapido Alyte pickup at Level 1, P4 (Ground Transportation Level) at Terminal 2; at T1, the designated app-cab point. Book on airport WiFi and follow the in-app pin.
Convenience
Relative costMid cost
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MIAL Prepaid Taxi

taxi

Fixed, government-approved fare with driver details — no haggling

AvailabilityOfficial counters inside arrivals at T1 and T2
Pickup NoteOfficial MIAL prepaid counters inside the arrivals halls at both T1 and T2 ('Prepaid Taxi' signage) — pay first for a fixed, government-approved fare, get a slip with driver/vehicle details, then board the assigned cab. At T2, prepaid taxis are reached via the elevators to level P4. No negotiation.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Metro Aqua Line 3

transit

Affordable connection toward the BKC / city network

AvailabilityStations serving both T1 and T2
Pickup NoteAqua Line 3 serves both CSMIA Airport T2 and CSMIA Airport T1 stations, connecting toward the Bandra-Kurla Complex and the wider city network. T1 has a sheltered walkway to the terminal; T2 connects via a foot overbridge.
Convenience
Relative costLower cost
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Kaali-Peeli Metered Taxi

taxi

Traditional metered black-and-yellow cab

AvailabilityOutside the terminals
Pickup NoteTraditional black-and-yellow metered taxis — insist on the meter and refuse any 'fixed fare' offer.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Chauffeur

Fixed-rate pre-booked professional transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Mumbai Airport — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost
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Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

Uber and Ola operate from designated pickup zones outside the terminals. At T2, Uber pickup is 'P7 West'; the airport lists Ola and Rapido Alyte at Level 1, P4 (Ground Transportation Level). At T1, both use designated app-cab points just outside arrivals. A regulated airport pickup surcharge applies to app rides. Book on airport WiFi and follow the in-app pin.

Taxi

The safe no-haggle option is the official MIAL prepaid taxi counter inside the arrivals halls at both T1 and T2 — pay first for a fixed, government-approved fare, get a slip with driver/vehicle details, then board the assigned cab (at T2, via the elevators to level P4). Kaali-Peeli black-and-yellow metered taxis are the traditional alternative — insist on the meter.

Shuttle

No dedicated airport shuttle bus. Verified hotel transfers and pre-booked cars (driver with a name board) are the easiest option for first-timers.

Transit

Metro Aqua Line 3 serves both CSMIA Airport T1 and CSMIA Airport T2 stations, connecting toward the Bandra-Kurla Complex and the city network. T1 has a sheltered walkway to the terminal; T2 connects via a foot overbridge.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked transfers and verified hotel pickups meet you in arrivals with a name board — the cleanest way past the persistent touts, especially at T2 international arrivals.

Travel Extras

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Local Tips

  • The MIAL prepaid counter is inside arrivals at both T1 and T2 — it gives a fixed, government-approved fare with driver details, the safest no-haggle option.
  • T2 international arrivals has persistent touts — don't accept rides or 'help' from anyone who approaches you inside the terminal.
  • At T2, Uber pickup is P7 West; the airport lists Ola and Rapido Alyte at Level 1, P4. A regulated airport pickup surcharge applies to app rides.
  • With auto-rickshaws and Kaali-Peeli taxis, insist on the meter — a 'prepaid auto / fixed fare' line is a common overcharge.
  • Confirm your terminal — T1 (domestic) and T2 (international + some domestic) are separate, and app-cab pickup zones can shift, so follow the in-app pin.

Tarmyq local tip

At Mumbai's T2, the touts can be relentless. Walk straight to the MIAL prepaid counter inside arrivals (fixed fare, driver details on the slip) or to the Uber/Ola zone outside — and ignore anyone who approaches you offering a cab.