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BOM Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (IATA: BOM, ICAO:VABB) is located in the the city of Mumbai, India. It is the primary international airport serving Mumbai and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+912266851010

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IATA Code

BOM

ICAO Code

VABB

Name

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

India (IN)

City

Mumbai

Latitude

19.0886900

Longitude

72.8679200

Time Zone

UTC+05:30

Phone Number

+912266851010

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International Air Freight Gateway

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport（BOM）

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport（ICAO: VABB）is the principal international air gateway for Mumbai, Maharashtra, and a major passenger and cargo hub serving western India. Located close to Mumbai’s commercial and industrial districts, the airport is suited to time-sensitive international shipments, consolidated cargo and regional distribution. Its dense aircraft movement environment and urban location make uplift planning, truck appointment coordination, customs documentation and cargo cut-off control particularly important. Our service team uses the airport as a western India routing point and verifies the operating terminal, cargo acceptance window, carrier allocation, screening status and customs requirements before confirming each shipment.

Airport name	Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Codes	IATA: BOM \| ICAO: VABB
Location	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Coordinates	19.0886900, 72.8679200
Time zone	UTC+05:30
Airport type	International hub with scheduled passenger and cargo operations

Key Highlights

Western India gateway

Provides practical access to Mumbai, Maharashtra and nearby manufacturing, trading and consumption markets.

International connectivity

Long-haul and regional cargo may move on direct services or through airline hubs, subject to the confirmed booking and season.

Urban airport constraints

Road congestion, security controls and high aircraft movement levels can affect truck arrival, acceptance and recovery planning.

Mixed cargo profile

Typical demand includes pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering goods, textiles, garments, perishables and express consignments.

Compliance-sensitive handling

Accurate commodity descriptions, export documentation, screening and special-cargo declarations are central to avoiding holds.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport operates within a regulated cargo-handling environment supported by airport cargo operators, airlines, licensed freight forwarders, customs brokers and ground transport providers. Specific acceptance conditions, storage availability and handling charges must be confirmed against the carrier and cargo terminal selected for the shipment.

Export and import cargo handling: Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, documentation checks, security screening and release are performed through the assigned cargo operator and airline process.
Customs-controlled movement: Import, export and transshipment cargo normally requires coordination among the exporter or importer, customs broker, airline and authorized cargo facility.
Temperature-sensitive shipments: Pharmaceutical, biological and perishable cargo should be pre-alerted with temperature range, packaging method, data logger requirements and planned handover times. Availability of dedicated cold-room capacity must be reconfirmed before booking.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, carrier approval, packaging, labels, Shipper’s Declaration where required and cargo-facility screening procedures.
Special cargo: Valuable cargo, oversized pieces, live animals and human remains require advance carrier and terminal approval; acceptance is not implied by the airport’s international status.

Routes & Transit Times

Regional Asia: Shipments may be routed directly where the airline operates suitable capacity, or through hubs in the Gulf, South Asia or Southeast Asia. The final routing depends on aircraft type, capacity and commodity acceptance.
Europe and North America: Common planning options include direct uplift when available or one-stop connections through major airline hubs. The fastest option is not always the most reliable when belly capacity is constrained.
Middle East and Africa: Mumbai is often paired with hub connections for onward distribution. Airline cut-off, transfer handling and customs status should be checked before issuing a firm transit commitment.
Transit planning: Our service team quotes an indicative schedule only after confirming flight space, terminal acceptance, screening, documentation readiness and destination handling. Weather, congestion, customs inspection and missed cut-offs can extend transit time.

No fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed from the airport code alone. We verify the live carrier schedule, routing, allotment and cargo acceptance window before booking.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Mumbai and the wider Maharashtra market, with onward trucking arrangements to commercial and industrial locations in western and central India.
Manufacturing and engineering: Automotive components, industrial spares, machinery parts, precision instruments and project-related materials often require exact dimensions, packing details and delivery coordination.
Pharmaceutical and healthcare: Medicines, diagnostic products and clinical materials require validated packaging, temperature instructions, priority handling and a documented handover chain where applicable.
Consumer and technology cargo: Electronics, telecommunications equipment, garments, textiles and high-value commercial goods require secure packaging, accurate valuation and suitable security procedures.
Perishables: Food products, flowers and other time-sensitive cargo should be booked with confirmed acceptance, temperature protection and destination import-readiness.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: The airline and cargo terminal may apply separate documentation, screening and physical acceptance cut-offs. Our team obtains the exact deadlines for the booked flight rather than relying on a generic airport timetable.
Export documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill instructions, exporter and consignee details, applicable permits and customs declarations must be consistent. Commodity descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” alone may cause clarification or examination.
Special cargo declarations: Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, temperature-controlled goods, perishables, oversized cargo and live animals require advance disclosure and carrier confirmation. Undeclared restricted articles can lead to rejection or regulatory escalation.
Customs and delivery: Import release, duty or tax assessment, inspection, terminal storage and truck collection are separate operational steps. The consignee should appoint a local customs broker and prepare destination documents before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send the commercial invoice, packing list, HS classification, piece dimensions, gross weight and cargo photographs to our service team before space is requested.
For pharmaceuticals, perishables or other temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the temperature range, packaging qualification, logger requirement and acceptable exposure time at quotation stage.
For batteries and dangerous goods, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, packing instruction, battery test evidence where applicable and the completed declaration before cargo delivery.
Use a pre-arranged truck and allow additional road time for Mumbai traffic, security checks and terminal queues. If the preferred flight has no suitable uplift, our team will compare alternative airline hubs or nearby gateways after checking customs and trucking feasibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport handle international exports?: Yes, it is an international airport serving scheduled passenger and cargo operations. Acceptance still depends on the selected airline, cargo terminal, screening status, customs documentation and available capacity.
How early should cargo arrive before departure?: There is no single airport-wide deadline. The airline and terminal set shipment, documentation and screening cut-offs, which may vary by commodity and flight. Our service team confirms the applicable time after booking space.
Can temperature-controlled pharmaceutical cargo be shipped through this airport?: It may be possible when the airline and cargo facility accept the commodity and the planned packaging and handling process are approved. Cold-chain space, handover timing and destination readiness should be confirmed in advance.
What commonly causes cargo to be held?: Frequent causes include inconsistent invoice and packing-list data, incomplete customs information, undeclared dangerous goods or batteries, missing permits, late delivery, security screening issues and consignee non-readiness at destination.
Can our team arrange delivery from the airport to another Indian city?: We can assess airport collection and onward trucking options based on customs release, cargo dimensions, delivery location, road conditions and required service level. Final arrangements are subject to local partner and carrier confirmation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport codes, airport name, location, coordinates, time zone and the supplied runway and terminal description are based on the airport master record provided for this page. Current operating conditions, cargo acceptance, airline schedules, cut-offs, customs procedures, handling capacity and special-cargo availability are time-sensitive and must be verified for each shipment.

Airport operator and operational information: csmia.adaniairports.com
Airports Authority of India and national aviation information: aai.aero
International air transport standards and cargo guidance: iata.org
Indian customs and indirect-tax administration: cbic.gov.in

Our service team treats official airline, airport operator, customs and cargo-terminal confirmation as controlling for the final quotation, booking, acceptance and delivery plan.