Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Navigate India's busiest airport
Word to the wise: Airport ATMs often run out of money so it's wise to change some cash at home or bring your own currency to change upon arrival.

Talk of the town: An ambitious 2007 plan to relocate 85,000 slum families residing on airport land has seen just 500 people rehoused.
Located about 30 kilometres north of the city, Mumbai's hectic international airport is divided into two areas, one for Air India flights and the other for all other airlines. Past customs, you'll find a State Bank of India, an ATM, car rentals, restaurants, a travel office, Indian Railways booking office and a prepaid taxi booth.

The domestic terminal (also known as Santa Cruz) is in a separate building to the international terminal (previously known as Sahar) but uses the same runway - you'll need to jump in a taxi or take a shuttle bus if you're not ferried over from a connecting flight.

If your hotel provides a free or cheap pickup service, take advantage of it. Getting a cab is the only other feasible option; ignore the touts and book a pre-paid taxi - Mehru cabs are recommended. Be warned, you'll be charged extra for air conditioning.