Our other sites
Get A Free World Heritage Guide »
SeatGuru
Family Vacation Critic
Cruise Critic
BookingBuddy
We recommend:
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.

Mumbai (Bombay)

Free Newsletter

Interested in Mumbai (Bombay)?

We'll send you updates with the latest deals, reviews and articles for Mumbai (Bombay) each week.

Mumbai (Bombay) Forum: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

Boston
19 forum posts
 arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do? 

Hi,

This is my first time traveling to India. I am flying into Mumbai at 1:00am and then to Bangalore at 7:00am. What should I do in between? Should I get a hotel? or just wait it out at the airport? Is the domestic airport even open at that time?

12 replies
1. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

-:- Message from TripAdvisor staff -:-

TripAdvisor staff removed this post either because the author requested it, or because it did not meet TripAdvisor's forum guidelines.

To review the TripAdvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html

We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.

Removed on: 10:22 am, November 14, 2009
 
California
149 forum posts
2. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

Wow!... it's a tough one... well what can you possibly do @ the airport for 6hrs?... the answer is "get bored"... bring in your laptop... that will help you to kill some time & those latest DVDs, grab a coffee & something to munch on...

If i were you i would rush to the nearest hotel, drop my bags then head to the Bandra/Juhu's most happening clubs, but that's just me... i personally wouldn't recommend it as i've missed quite a few flights this way.... unless your looking for some adventure :)

Good Luck :)

Mumbai
715 forum posts
3. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

After taking into account time at Immigration, Customs, getting to hotel, getting back, reporting an hour before the flight, you get maybe about four hours in between. Airport is not the best of options for a quick shuteye, but hardly worth going to a hotel either.

In the Jet Airways terminal (Terminal 1B), last week I spotted one bank of seats beyond Security Check, which did not have armrests. There was a tired overseas traveller sleeping there. In the other terminal, I have felt that one could open out a yoga mat next to a quiet pillar in the check-in lounge and stretch out. Not great or dignified options, I know, but...

Cafes may open only early morning, but you can get a coffee and some food before the flight. Perhaps Cleam could elaborate what he/she did at the domestic airport.

While at the domestic airport, do get hold of a suggestion card and suggest a rest area for overseas travellers. They do reply.

New Delhi...
2,799 forum posts
4. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

RuffMumbai,

Good to see you back, wish you posted more often..........

Mumbai
715 forum posts
5. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

With your posting rate, I find it hard to get a word in edgeways, Yogi ;)

New Delhi...
2,799 forum posts
6. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

LoL, Actually I have slowed down a bit......

Mumbai
715 forum posts
7. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

I see that Cleam is giving you good competition. If you slow down, she may just overtake you :0)

New Delhi...
2,799 forum posts
8. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

Ohh.... I will brace up....

I can't let that happen.......

How can I allow myself to be overtaken by a Malayasian, who asked in one of his posts whether food is available in Singapore or not .......

To me a Malayasian who has never been to Singapore is like a Delhite, who has never been to NOIDA or Gurgaon..... ;-)

9. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

-:- Message from TripAdvisor staff -:-

TripAdvisor staff removed this post either because the author requested it, or because it did not meet TripAdvisor's forum guidelines.

To review the TripAdvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html

We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.

Removed on: 10:22 am, November 14, 2009
 
10. Re: arriving in Mumbai at 1:00am, things to do?

-:- Message from TripAdvisor staff -:-

TripAdvisor staff removed this post either because the author requested it, or because it did not meet TripAdvisor's forum guidelines.

To review the TripAdvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: http://www.tripadvisor.com/pages/forums_posting_guidelines.html

We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason.

Removed on: 10:22 am, November 14, 2009