Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target South Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus/Churchgate), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) – CSMIA T2 Station usually runs every 5-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

Mumbai, India

Drop-off

South Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus/Churchgate)

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Fastest

Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) – CSMIA T2 Station

metro · 5-10m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) – CSMIA T2 Station
Headway: 5-10
Backup: Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) – Airport T1 Station · 5-10m

Note

Underground Line 3 metro station CSMIA T2 is linked to Terminal 2 by a dedicated foot overbridge and runs via key central areas toward South Mumbai, where passengers can interchange to suburban rail for Churchgate and CSMT. Services operate at frequent intervals but may have limited late-night hours; check current timetable before travel.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: BEST Airport Express – Route 881 (CSMIA T2 – Cuffe Parade)
Mode: bus
Freq: 20-40m
Note: Air‑conditioned BEST route 881 runs from Terminal 2 to Cuffe Parade in South Mumbai, passing through central city areas and near Churchgate/CSMT zones. Tickets are cashless (e.g. UPI/Chalo app) and services generally operate from early morning until late evening; exact timings vary by day.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) – CSMIA T2 Station
Mode: metro
Freq: 5-10m
Note: Underground Line 3 metro station CSMIA T2 is linked to Terminal 2 by a dedicated foot overbridge and runs via key central areas toward South Mumbai, where passengers can interchange to suburban rail for Churchgate and CSMT. Services operate at frequent intervals but may have limited late-night hours; check current timetable before travel.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target South Mumbai (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus/Churchgate), so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Mumbai Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) – CSMIA T2 Station usually runs every 5-10 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.