May 18, 2016, 11:19 pm
Last edit by: oliver2002
Please add/correct as appropriate. (Need postcount of 90 to be able to edit)
(Note that information change dynamically and hence best to double check)
Thanks
desi
PLEASE NOTE that CERTAIN DOMESTIC FLIGHTS OF Air India (#010-399 and 900-999) are ACTUALLY segments of INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT and hence for the following discussion should be considered INTL flights.
TRANSFER at BOM
Air India and Vistara operate all of their international and domestic flights out of the same NEW terminal (T2). There is no need to change terminal or take any bus/taxi.
Low-cost airlines operate out of legacy Santacruz domestic terminal (T1) and you need to continue to follow the usual practice of changing terminal.
(For those not familiar with Santacruz Airport - CSIA - while both T1 and T2 uses same airfield and runaways, they are quite apart landside and can be 25-45 min by taxi depending on the traffic)
If first time in BOM then it is advisable to book connection with AI or Vistara to avoid this transfer between terminals.
INTL-to-INTL connections (suspended as of Jan 2022 due to COVID):
If both legs are on the same airline or on airlines that have interlined agreement, then your bags will be tagged to your final destination. But verify this fact when you actually check your bags at your origination and reconfirm by inspecting the bag tags.
Otherwise you have to go through immigration, collect bags and check-in again. This may need appropriate Visa too. If you have to do this, provide for 3 to 4 hours layover to be safe.
INTL-to-DOM transfer
Practice is similar to what you may find at major airports in the world such as JFK, LHR, etc. You have to go through immigration, collect bags, go through customs and then TURN LEFT upon exit from customs towards transfer area. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT into Semi-controlled reception area.
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tarrifs of excess baggage. Also in case of delayed incoming flight, you will be most likely accomodated on the domestic portion.
Note that certain domestic looking segments of AI are actually onward leg of continuing International flight (#010-399 and 900-999). When connecting to/from these flights, treat them as INTL segments.
DOM-to-INTL transfer
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tariffs of excess baggage. Your bags will be most likely tagged to your final destination when it is same airline or when airlines have interline agreement. Again, best to double check and reconfirm by looking at the bag tags. Otherwise, you have to collect bags at BOM and check-in again. Please check with your airline for the current process. Posts on this thread that are more than couple of months old, should be in "Trust but Verify" category.
If you are travelling by Air India and your incoming flight to BOM has been classified as international flight (currently applicable to certain AI flights only) then you would have already completed immigration process at your origin and you will simply follow INTL-to-INTL connection at BOM.
Otherwise, you will go through immigration at BOM airport even when your bags are checked to your final destination directly.
Please add/correct as appropriate. (Need postcount of 90 to be able to edit)
(Note that information change dynamically and hence best to double check)
Thanks
desi
TRANSFER at BOM
Air India, Jet Airways and Vistara operate all of their international and domestic flights out of the same NEW terminal (T2). There is no need to change terminal or take any bus/taxi.
Low-cost airlines operate out of legacy Santacruz domestic terminal and you need to continue to follow the usual practice of changing terminal.
INTL-to-INTL connections:
NOTE: Air-India operates some domestic flight segments as extension of an oversees flight (Typically flight numbers <400 - Double check routing on AI website to confirm example: AI 144 EWR_BOM_DEL). They should be treated as INTL flights for immigration/rechek/customs purpose.
If both legs are on the same airline or on airlines that have interlined agreement, then your bags will be tagged to your final destination. But verify this fact when you actually check your bags at your origination and reconfirm by inspecting the bag tags.
Otherwise you have to go through immigration, collect bags and check-in again. This may need appropriate Visa too. If you have to do this, provide for 3 to 4 hours layover to be safe.
INTL-to-DOM transfer
Practice is similar to what you may find at major airports in the world such as JFK, LHR, etc. You have to go through immigration, collect bags, go through customs and then TURN LEFT upon exit from customs towards transfer area. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT into Semi-controlled reception area.
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tarrifs of excess baggage. Also in case of delayed incoming flight, you will be most likely accomodated on the domestic portion.
Note that certain dometic looking segments of AI are actually onward leg of continuing International flight such as EWR-BOM-AMD flight. When connecting to/from these flights, treat them as INTL segments.
DOM-to-INTL transfer
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tarrifs of excess baggage. Your bags will be most likely tagged to your final destination when it is same airline or when airlines have interline agreement. Again, best to double check and reconfirm by looking at the bag tags. Otherwise, you have to collect bags at BOM and check-in again. Please check with your airline for the current process. Posts on this thread that are more than couple of months old, should be in "Trust but Verify" category.
If your incoming flight to BOM has been classified as international flight then you would have already completed emmigration (exit from India) process at your origination and you will simply follow INTL-to-INTL connection at BOM.
Otherwise, you will go through emmigration process at BOM airport even when your bags are checked to your final destination directly.
(Note that information change dynamically and hence best to double check)
Thanks
desi
PLEASE NOTE that CERTAIN DOMESTIC FLIGHTS OF Air India (#010-399 and 900-999) are ACTUALLY segments of INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT and hence for the following discussion should be considered INTL flights.
TRANSFER at BOM
Air India and Vistara operate all of their international and domestic flights out of the same NEW terminal (T2). There is no need to change terminal or take any bus/taxi.
Low-cost airlines operate out of legacy Santacruz domestic terminal (T1) and you need to continue to follow the usual practice of changing terminal.
(For those not familiar with Santacruz Airport - CSIA - while both T1 and T2 uses same airfield and runaways, they are quite apart landside and can be 25-45 min by taxi depending on the traffic)
If first time in BOM then it is advisable to book connection with AI or Vistara to avoid this transfer between terminals.
INTL-to-INTL connections (suspended as of Jan 2022 due to COVID):
If both legs are on the same airline or on airlines that have interlined agreement, then your bags will be tagged to your final destination. But verify this fact when you actually check your bags at your origination and reconfirm by inspecting the bag tags.
Otherwise you have to go through immigration, collect bags and check-in again. This may need appropriate Visa too. If you have to do this, provide for 3 to 4 hours layover to be safe.
INTL-to-DOM transfer
Practice is similar to what you may find at major airports in the world such as JFK, LHR, etc. You have to go through immigration, collect bags, go through customs and then TURN LEFT upon exit from customs towards transfer area. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT into Semi-controlled reception area.
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tarrifs of excess baggage. Also in case of delayed incoming flight, you will be most likely accomodated on the domestic portion.
Note that certain domestic looking segments of AI are actually onward leg of continuing International flight (#010-399 and 900-999). When connecting to/from these flights, treat them as INTL segments.
DOM-to-INTL transfer
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tariffs of excess baggage. Your bags will be most likely tagged to your final destination when it is same airline or when airlines have interline agreement. Again, best to double check and reconfirm by looking at the bag tags. Otherwise, you have to collect bags at BOM and check-in again. Please check with your airline for the current process. Posts on this thread that are more than couple of months old, should be in "Trust but Verify" category.
If you are travelling by Air India and your incoming flight to BOM has been classified as international flight (currently applicable to certain AI flights only) then you would have already completed immigration process at your origin and you will simply follow INTL-to-INTL connection at BOM.
Otherwise, you will go through immigration at BOM airport even when your bags are checked to your final destination directly.
Please add/correct as appropriate. (Need postcount of 90 to be able to edit)
(Note that information change dynamically and hence best to double check)
Thanks
desi
TRANSFER at BOM
Air India, Jet Airways and Vistara operate all of their international and domestic flights out of the same NEW terminal (T2). There is no need to change terminal or take any bus/taxi.
Low-cost airlines operate out of legacy Santacruz domestic terminal and you need to continue to follow the usual practice of changing terminal.
INTL-to-INTL connections:
NOTE: Air-India operates some domestic flight segments as extension of an oversees flight (Typically flight numbers <400 - Double check routing on AI website to confirm example: AI 144 EWR_BOM_DEL). They should be treated as INTL flights for immigration/rechek/customs purpose.
If both legs are on the same airline or on airlines that have interlined agreement, then your bags will be tagged to your final destination. But verify this fact when you actually check your bags at your origination and reconfirm by inspecting the bag tags.
Otherwise you have to go through immigration, collect bags and check-in again. This may need appropriate Visa too. If you have to do this, provide for 3 to 4 hours layover to be safe.
INTL-to-DOM transfer
Practice is similar to what you may find at major airports in the world such as JFK, LHR, etc. You have to go through immigration, collect bags, go through customs and then TURN LEFT upon exit from customs towards transfer area. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT into Semi-controlled reception area.
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tarrifs of excess baggage. Also in case of delayed incoming flight, you will be most likely accomodated on the domestic portion.
Note that certain dometic looking segments of AI are actually onward leg of continuing International flight such as EWR-BOM-AMD flight. When connecting to/from these flights, treat them as INTL segments.
DOM-to-INTL transfer
It is best to have entire reservation on single PNR to avail of better baggage allowance. Otherwise expect to pay high tarrifs of excess baggage. Your bags will be most likely tagged to your final destination when it is same airline or when airlines have interline agreement. Again, best to double check and reconfirm by looking at the bag tags. Otherwise, you have to collect bags at BOM and check-in again. Please check with your airline for the current process. Posts on this thread that are more than couple of months old, should be in "Trust but Verify" category.
If your incoming flight to BOM has been classified as international flight then you would have already completed emmigration (exit from India) process at your origination and you will simply follow INTL-to-INTL connection at BOM.
Otherwise, you will go through emmigration process at BOM airport even when your bags are checked to your final destination directly.
Mumbai CSIA [BOM] connection/departure experience reports
Jan 14, 2014, 3:07 am
#166
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: PDX
Programs: Don't think it matters...
Posts: 5,240
I'll toss in my situation and get everyone's advice.
Flying CCU-BOM-CDG. AF ticket for both flights, but CCU-BOM is on Jet. Unfortunately I cannot take an earlier flight from CCU.
Scheduled to arrive from CCU at 00:10 and flight to CDG departs 02:40.
I have SkyPriority/STE+ with AF.
No checked luggage.
Suggestions? Is exiting the domestic terminal and taking a private cab my best bet? From reading, I get the sense that the 2.5 hr D>I connection time is on the borderline of something I should be concerned about.
Flying CCU-BOM-CDG. AF ticket for both flights, but CCU-BOM is on Jet. Unfortunately I cannot take an earlier flight from CCU.
Scheduled to arrive from CCU at 00:10 and flight to CDG departs 02:40.
I have SkyPriority/STE+ with AF.
No checked luggage.
Suggestions? Is exiting the domestic terminal and taking a private cab my best bet? From reading, I get the sense that the 2.5 hr D>I connection time is on the borderline of something I should be concerned about.
Do check for on-time stats for the Jet flight as that can be delayed by sometime frequently because of some delay earlier in the day trickling over..@:-)
Jan 16, 2014, 11:37 am
#167
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1
International Terminal 2 to Domestic T1 Jet Airways
Hi friends,This Forum posts and discussions are very informative and helpful.
We, husband and wife with 4 suitcases+2 handbags travelling from Toronto to Cochin via London, Mumbai. Jet Airways single ticket.
Jet airways flight arrives BOM at 2300 hrs.
Departure- Domestic Term 1 to COK at 0630 hrs.
It is understood that customs will be done at Mumbai.
So the question is :
1. should we carry the baggage from International to Domestic terminal by bus
or
is there any Jet Airways counter at Terminal 2 to hand over it and we only proceed with hand bags to Domestic terminal by bus.?
2. Is there any place at Terminal 2 to wait for two three hours after customs?
or is it better to go to domestic and wait there?
Any suggestions and guidance would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
Jan 21, 2014, 7:39 am
#168
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bucks and London
Programs: BDLG, BAEC Silver, Skyteam pleb, HH Gold, Hyatt Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 337
BOM Transferring to Goa
Dear All
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage.
We return on JetConnect on the following Saturday - 9W7010 arrives BOM 20.00. We depart BOM on BA0138 at 02.40 on Sunday morning, in J. Which seems to leave us a little better time wise
Would anyone be able to offer any thoughts/advice on the above (especially the BOM to GOA leg) or tips please on trying to maximise the chance of making the connection?
What are the lounges like for BA when leaving BOM please?
I also see that only the first 15KGs are free on Jet - ouch, do you know if I can pay for excess by credit card please?
I also have Miles&Smiles Elite and BA Gold if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
20-Horse
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage.
We return on JetConnect on the following Saturday - 9W7010 arrives BOM 20.00. We depart BOM on BA0138 at 02.40 on Sunday morning, in J. Which seems to leave us a little better time wise
Would anyone be able to offer any thoughts/advice on the above (especially the BOM to GOA leg) or tips please on trying to maximise the chance of making the connection?
What are the lounges like for BA when leaving BOM please?
I also see that only the first 15KGs are free on Jet - ouch, do you know if I can pay for excess by credit card please?
I also have Miles&Smiles Elite and BA Gold if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
20-Horse
Jan 21, 2014, 11:23 pm
#169
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
Dear All
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage...
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage...
After this, you get a lucky break because your domestic connection is with Jet. They do have the most convenient check-in and terminal transfer facility at BOM. After customs, look for the Jet desk.
You must have your printed itinerary in hand for the domestic flight, mentioning each pax name and flight/date. Otherwise your life will get complicated very fast.
Not sure if Jet will cut you any slack on baggage allowance. On a separate ticket, they don't have to, but it does depend on the mood of the agent at the desk, so good luck.
Jan 22, 2014, 8:04 am
#170
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bucks and London
Programs: BDLG, BAEC Silver, Skyteam pleb, HH Gold, Hyatt Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 337
There is not much you can do re the time it takes to taxi the plane, immigration, wait for bags, the line for customs, etc. All I can suggest is try to rush and be in front of the immigration and customs lines.
After this, you get a lucky break because your domestic connection is with Jet. They do have the most convenient check-in and terminal transfer facility at BOM. After customs, look for the Jet desk.
You must have your printed itinerary in hand for the domestic flight, mentioning each pax name and flight/date. Otherwise your life will get complicated very fast.
Not sure if Jet will cut you any slack on baggage allowance. On a separate ticket, they don't have to, but it does depend on the mood of the agent at the desk, so good luck.
After this, you get a lucky break because your domestic connection is with Jet. They do have the most convenient check-in and terminal transfer facility at BOM. After customs, look for the Jet desk.
You must have your printed itinerary in hand for the domestic flight, mentioning each pax name and flight/date. Otherwise your life will get complicated very fast.
Not sure if Jet will cut you any slack on baggage allowance. On a separate ticket, they don't have to, but it does depend on the mood of the agent at the desk, so good luck.
Kind regards.
20-Horse
Jan 22, 2014, 10:31 am
#172
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bucks and London
Programs: BDLG, BAEC Silver, Skyteam pleb, HH Gold, Hyatt Gold, Club Carlson Gold
Posts: 337
BOM Transferring to Goa
Dear All
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, both here and on the India based airlines forum, (BOM airport questions), where I also posted this, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage.
We return on JetConnect on the following Saturday - 9W7010 arrives BOM 20.00. We depart BOM on BA0138 at 02.40 on Sunday morning, in J. Which seems to leave us a little better time wise
Would anyone be able to offer any thoughts/advice on the above (especially the BOM to GOA leg) or tips please on trying to maximise the chance of making the connection?
What are the lounges like for BA when leaving BOM please?
Plus - would anyone know if we can smoke once through passport control on the international side of BOM on the return leg?
I also see that only the first 15KGs are free on Jet - ouch, do you know if I can pay for excess by credit card please?
I also have Miles&Smiles Elite and BA Gold if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
20-Horse
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, both here and on the India based airlines forum, (BOM airport questions), where I also posted this, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage.
We return on JetConnect on the following Saturday - 9W7010 arrives BOM 20.00. We depart BOM on BA0138 at 02.40 on Sunday morning, in J. Which seems to leave us a little better time wise
Would anyone be able to offer any thoughts/advice on the above (especially the BOM to GOA leg) or tips please on trying to maximise the chance of making the connection?
What are the lounges like for BA when leaving BOM please?
Plus - would anyone know if we can smoke once through passport control on the international side of BOM on the return leg?
I also see that only the first 15KGs are free on Jet - ouch, do you know if I can pay for excess by credit card please?
I also have Miles&Smiles Elite and BA Gold if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
20-Horse
Jan 22, 2014, 11:34 am
#173
Join Date: May 2007
Location: ORD, DEL
Programs: AA (Plt Pro; 1.5 MM)
Posts: 6,185
Somebody who lives in HYD can tell you their experience, but I am not sure how that helps your travel plans? I would allow enough time for the BOM connection in any case, for all sorts of potential delays and not just those associated with the luggage transfer.
Jan 22, 2014, 5:03 pm
#175
Moderator, All Nippon Airways and Japan
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TYO
Programs: NH SFC (*G), JL JGP (OWE), AS MVP, WOH E, IHG SE
Posts: 3,908
I'm considering an int'l-int'l connection of about 5 hours at BOM in early March. It would be on two separate tickets, I won't be checking luggage, and I do not have an Indian visa. Also assume that I won't have the BP for my departing flight before I arrive. Is this connection as seamless as the above comments have implied, or should I be concerned about anything?
Jan 22, 2014, 5:16 pm
#176
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
Dear All
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage.
We return on JetConnect on the following Saturday - 9W7010 arrives BOM 20.00. We depart BOM on BA0138 at 02.40 on Sunday morning, in J. Which seems to leave us a little better time wise
Would anyone be able to offer any thoughts/advice on the above (especially the BOM to GOA leg) or tips please on trying to maximise the chance of making the connection?
What are the lounges like for BA when leaving BOM please?
I also see that only the first 15KGs are free on Jet - ouch, do you know if I can pay for excess by credit card please?
I also have Miles&Smiles Elite and BA Gold if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
20-Horse
We are arriving on BA0199 (J class) on Friday morning at 11.45 a.m.and are then due to depart to Goa on JetConnect 9W2384 in economy at 15.00.
From what I read, this could be a little tight - the tickets are separate - redemption on BA and paid on Jetairways/jetConnect. We will have checked luggage.
We return on JetConnect on the following Saturday - 9W7010 arrives BOM 20.00. We depart BOM on BA0138 at 02.40 on Sunday morning, in J. Which seems to leave us a little better time wise
Would anyone be able to offer any thoughts/advice on the above (especially the BOM to GOA leg) or tips please on trying to maximise the chance of making the connection?
What are the lounges like for BA when leaving BOM please?
I also see that only the first 15KGs are free on Jet - ouch, do you know if I can pay for excess by credit card please?
I also have Miles&Smiles Elite and BA Gold if that helps at all.
Many thanks in advance.
Kind regards.
20-Horse
Then look out for the Jet's domestic transfer desk. There you can drop our bags and collect the Boarding passes. I am unsure about the mode of payment of excess baggage at this desk. At the domestic terminal, they do accept cards. And there's no harm in attempting for a discount / waiver with the status that you have.
Next, hop on to the inter-terminal shuttle bus to reach T1 and proceed for security, post which you can access a couple of lounges. (Check the lounge directory thread)
On the return segment, you can attempt to through check-in @ Goa, but i am unsure as it is on seprate tickets. However, upon arrival at BOM, you can still use the inter-Terminal shuttle bus and reach T2.
PS: you can only opt fot the shuttle bus service before exiting the terminal, it has a dedicated exit & entry at both terminals. If you exit the terminal using the main exit, you won't be permitted back in. Specifically, for the return segment, avoid the taxi as its peak hour for departures ex-BOM and the roads maybe choked. The inter-terminal shuttle uses the roads inside the airport perimeter and hence is not subject to the choke-up leading to the airport road.
Good Luck & Enjoy Goa..! ^
Jan 22, 2014, 5:20 pm
#177
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
Jan 22, 2014, 5:21 pm
#178
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
I'm considering an int'l-int'l connection of about 5 hours at BOM in early March. It would be on two separate tickets, I won't be checking luggage, and I do not have an Indian visa. Also assume that I won't have the BP for my departing flight before I arrive. Is this connection as seamless as the above comments have implied, or should I be concerned about anything?
Jan 22, 2014, 8:51 pm
#179
Moderator, All Nippon Airways and Japan
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: TYO
Programs: NH SFC (*G), JL JGP (OWE), AS MVP, WOH E, IHG SE
Posts: 3,908
Any reason why not? Is it a physical limitation (i.e. there's a barrier between arrivals and departures with no way to do an int'l-int'l transfer) or simply a logistical one (i.e. there's no standard policy to allow it)?
Jan 22, 2014, 9:29 pm
#180
Join Date: May 2010
Location: VABB
Programs: AI-FR, 9W-JP
Posts: 723
I'm considering an int'l-int'l connection of about 5 hours at BOM in early March. It would be on two separate tickets, I won't be checking luggage, and I do not have an Indian visa. Also assume that I won't have the BP for my departing flight before I arrive. Is this connection as seamless as the above comments have implied, or should I be concerned about anything?
If you are connecting from either 9W or AI onto the same airline, it may very well be possible as they can through check-in and issue all your boarding passes at the origin. On multiple carriers with seprate tickets, it may seem less likely.