Mumbai
Mumbai is a major referral city for complex surgery, oncology and cardiac care. Its hospitals are spread from South Mumbai to the western suburbs, so the right airport terminal, railway station and accommodation area can materially change the patient’s daily travel.
Arrival plan
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
International flights use Terminal 2; domestic flights may use Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 depending on the airline. The airport lists Metro, bus, taxi and inter-terminal transport options.
Getting around: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport serves both domestic and international routes. Mumbai’s suburban rail, Metro and road network connect the airport to South Mumbai, BKC and western-suburb hospital areas.
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By train
Major railway stations
Mumbai Central (MMCT)
A practical long-distance rail arrival for South Mumbai and central corridors.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
A key terminal for central and long-distance routes in South Mumbai.
Bandra Terminus (BDTS)
Useful for western suburbs and several long-distance routes.
Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT)
A major long-distance terminal in the eastern suburbs; check road transfer time to the hospital.
On the ground
Local transport notes
- Metro and suburban rail can reduce road exposure for attendants, but they may not be suitable immediately after surgery or with bulky medical equipment.
- Use the airport’s official pickup zones and confirm whether the driver can meet a wheelchair user at the correct terminal.
- Ask the hospital for a recommended transfer provider, ambulance access point and the least congested arrival gate.
Where to stay near care
Hospital areas in Mumbai
These are city planning zones, not hospital endorsements. Confirm the exact campus and entrance with your care team.
South Mumbai
Marine Lines, Mahim, Parel and nearby central areas are served by major rail corridors; choose a hotel after checking the exact hospital entrance.
Bandra–BKC
A central western-suburb base for some specialist consultations, but road traffic can make short distances slow.
Andheri–Vile Parle
Close to the airport and western railway; useful for airport-linked stays when the hospital is in the western suburbs.
Mulund–Thane corridor
Relevant for hospitals in the eastern suburbs; allow additional road time from the airport.
Accommodation planning
The best area depends on the hospital rather than the airport. Select an accessible hotel or serviced apartment within a short, reliable transfer of the confirmed hospital entrance.
City planning checklist
- ✓Confirm the airport terminal, hospital branch and railway arrival station before purchasing tickets.
- ✓Mumbai traffic is highly time-dependent; schedule a buffer for every consultation, scan and discharge transfer.
- ✓For a long stay, prioritise a lift, accessible bathroom, kitchen or meal support and a pharmacy within easy reach.
- ✓Ask whether follow-up visits can be coordinated on the same campus to reduce cross-city travel.
Official planning sources
Transport routes, terminal operations and access arrangements can change. Check the official source and confirm the latest plan with the hospital before departure.