Mumbai Airport (BOM) Baggage Guide 2026: Terminals, Wrapping & Cloakroom
Checked: July 2026 · Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) · Confirm operational details on arrival
Terminals and the Gulf corridor
Mumbai runs two passenger terminals that are not walkable from one another, so the terminal split matters more here than at many airports. Terminal 2 (T2) handles all international departures. If you are flying the India to Gulf corridor on Emirates, Qatar Airways or Etihad, you check in at T2. Air India and Air India Express also operate from T2, including many of their domestic flights, so T2 is a mixed domestic and international building.
Terminal 1 (T1) is the domestic low-cost home for IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air. The two terminals sit several kilometres apart and a transfer between them means a road trip through city traffic, not a short walk. If you have a domestic feeder into an international flight, do not assume a quick connection. Read the terminal off your boarding pass on the day of travel and build in time to move across the city if your itinerary splits terminals.
Baggage wrapping at Mumbai
Baggage wrapping is available at Terminal 2 on the Level 4 departures level, near several of the check-in gates, and at the curbside as you enter. The honest position on price is that the airport does not publish a fixed rate, so we will not quote a number you might treat as a promise. Wrapping fees are among the most volatile airport services, so ask at the wrapping point and confirm the current charge before you commit. As everywhere, wrapping guards a soft bag against tearing and tampering, it adds a little weight, and it does nothing to lower an overweight charge, so weigh your bag first.
Excess baggage counter
The cheapest way to handle an over-limit bag is to prepay online through your airline's Manage Booking before you arrive, because the airport counter rate is the most expensive. At Mumbai, excess is settled at the airline check-in counters in the T2 check-in hall, and third-party excess and courier desks operate on the landside for surplus baggage that travels separately. Desk positions and hours move around, so confirm on arrival. Before you decide whether to pay excess, courier a bag, or repack, run the numbers on our excess baggage calculator.
Left luggage and cloakroom
Both terminals have a cloakroom. At Terminal 2 it is at Level 1 East in the ground transportation area near the Niranta transit hotel, and at Terminal 1 it is by the domestic arrival hall exit ramp. Indicative rates start around a couple of hundred rupees for a short stay of a few hours and rise for a full 24 hours depending on whether it is a cabin-size or a large bag, with storage possible for up to a few months. Those figures change often, so confirm the current tariff at the counter on arrival rather than planning a budget around a number you read here.
Check-in and boarding gate timing
Indian airports run on carrier-set cut-offs rather than one national rule, so treat these as a rule of thumb and confirm with your airline:
- Domestic check-in counters commonly close about 45 to 60 minutes before departure.
- International check-in counters commonly close about 60 to 75 minutes before departure. Emirates and Qatar Airways advise reaching the airport around three hours early.
- Boarding gates close 25 minutes before scheduled departure, and this cut-off is enforced strictly.
T2 is a large terminal, so aim to clear security with time in hand and reach the gate area before the 25-minute mark, especially at peak evening banks when the Gulf carriers all depart close together.
DigiYatra and the cabin-bag stamp
Two India-specific points are worth knowing before you fly from Mumbai. First, the old ink stamp on cabin-bag tags at the X-ray point is gone; screening is now camera-based, so there is no rubber stamp to collect on your hand baggage. Your boarding pass is still checked and scanned at security, which is a separate step.
Second, DigiYatra. It is a face-recognition fast lane and it is officially voluntary, with manual identity-check counters kept open for every passenger. Per news reports, from 1 June 2026 DigiYatra enrolment became mandatory for international transit passengers at Mumbai, who are asked to upload an Aadhaar-verified selfie and boarding pass in the app at least 48 hours before departure. If you are not transiting through Mumbai, you can still choose the manual lanes. This transit mandate has been reported by travel press rather than confirmed in a primary government notice we could locate, so confirm the current position with your airline before you rely on it.
FAQs: Mumbai airport baggage
Which terminal are Gulf flights at Mumbai?
Terminal 2 handles all international flights, including Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad. Domestic low-cost flights use Terminal 1, several kilometres away. Check your boarding pass.
How much is baggage wrapping at Mumbai?
Wrapping is offered at Terminal 2, but the airport does not publish a price, so we do not quote one. Ask at the wrapping point and confirm the rate on arrival.
Is there a cloakroom at Mumbai airport?
Yes, at both terminals: T2 at Level 1 East near the Niranta hotel, and T1 by the domestic arrival exit ramp. Rates change often, so confirm at the counter.
What time does check-in close?
As a guide, about 45 to 60 minutes before a domestic flight and 60 to 75 minutes before an international one, set by each airline. Gates close 25 minutes before departure.
Do I need DigiYatra at Mumbai?
It is voluntary, with manual lanes open. Per news reports, from 1 June 2026 it became mandatory for international transit passengers only. Confirm with your airline.
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Prepared by SafarCheck, July 2026. Airport services, prices and airline rules change; confirm operational details with Mumbai airport and your airline before travel. SafarCheck is not affiliated with any airline or airport.