6 km · 15-35 min · From $8-12
Andheri sits just 6 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, making it one of Mumbai's most accessible business districts. The short journey takes 15-35 minutes depending on Western Express Highway traffic conditions. Both Andheri East and West are served by metered taxis, app-based cabs, and pre-booked transfers, with prices starting around ₹250 for standard rides.
| Option | Price (est.) | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-booked transfer | $8-12 | Fixed all-in price · meet & greet · flight tracking · ALL surcharges and tolls included · free cancellation |
| Metered taxi |
⚠ $3-6 meter ONLY + $2-4 surcharges, tolls, tip ≈ $5-10 typical total |
Meter only - airport surcharge, tolls, midnight surcharge and tip added on top. Final cost varies with traffic. |
| Ride-hailing app | N/A | Upfront pricing - pickup may require walking to a designated zone, surge during busy times |
Note: Pre-booked transfer prices are the all-in amount you actually pay. Metered taxi prices shown are the meter only - typical out-of-pocket cost is 20–40% higher once airport surcharges, tolls and tip are added. Compare like-for-like before deciding.
Prepaid airport taxis charge a fixed ₹250-350 to Andheri depending on the exact drop-off point, while metered black-yellow taxis run ₹250-500 including the ₹20 airport surcharge. Private pre-booked transfers cost $8-12 (₹650-1000) and include meet-and-greet service. Ola and Uber operate extensively in Mumbai with rates around ₹180-400 for this route depending on surge pricing and vehicle category. The airport-Andheri metro connection via Line 2A offers a budget option at ₹50-70 but requires managing luggage through stations. Auto-rickshaws are not permitted for airport pickups but available for local Andheri travel at ₹23 base fare.
Taxis make sense for early morning or late evening arrivals when metro services are limited, or when traveling with multiple bags or colleagues. The direct door-to-door service eliminates transfers and navigating crowded stations. During peak hours (9-11 AM, 6-9 PM), the Western Express Highway can add 10-15 minutes to your journey.
Ola and Uber dominate Mumbai's ride-hailing market with extensive driver networks around the airport. Both apps offer categories from budget Share rides to XL SUVs. Book from the designated app-based taxi pickup zone outside Terminal 2, or multi-level parking at Terminal 1. Namma Yatri is available but has limited airport presence.
A pre-booked private transfer is $8-12 all-in - the price is fixed and includes airport surcharges, tolls and meet-and-greet. A metered taxi shows $3-6 on the meter, but the actual amount you pay is typically 20-40% higher once airport surcharges, tolls and a tip are added. Ride-hailing is N/A where available.
In light traffic the 6 km takes about 15-35 min. During peak hours in Mumbai, add 20-30 minutes of buffer. A pre-booked driver monitors your flight, so even a late landing does not complicate the pickup.
On pure price, a ride-hailing app wins at around N/A - though you may need to walk to a designated pickup zone. Ola and Uber dominate Mumbai's ride-hailing market with extensive driver networks around the airport. Both apps offer categories from budget Share rides to XL SUVs. Book from the designated app-based taxi pickup zone outside Terminal 2, or multi-level parking at Terminal 1. Namma Yatri is available but has limited airport presence. Weigh that against a pre-booked transfer at $8-12: slightly more, but with a driver waiting at arrivals and nothing added on top.
For most travelers, pre-booking wins: the fare is locked in, a named driver meets you at arrivals, and the booking is documented if anything goes wrong. The official taxi counters at Mumbai (BOM) work fine but usually cost more than the meter alone suggests. Never go with unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Usually enough to get you there: pre-booked drivers are screened for basic English, while metered taxi drivers vary from fluent to phrasebook level. A Google Maps pin or the address in local script solves most misunderstandings before they happen.
Nothing you need to act on: pre-booked transfers track your flight, and the driver waits out any delay at no extra charge. If you land late and rely on the taxi queue at Mumbai (BOM) instead, be prepared for longer waits and the possibility that counters have closed overnight.
See our full Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport transfer guide for all destinations, local taxi tips, FAQ and booking options. Or browse Mumbai airport transfers covering all city neighborhoods. For nationwide context, see our India transfer guide.