Mumbai BOM airport helicopter transfers
BOMChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
Can I fly by helicopter from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Alibaug or Pune?
Yes — Mumbai to Alibaug is about 15 minutes by helicopter against a 2.5–4 hour road-and-ferry journey, and Mumbai to Pune about 35 minutes against 3–5 hours on the expressway.
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Can you take a helicopter from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM), and what does it involve?
Yes — helicopter transfers are arranged from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) to nearby destinations, subject to the operator's availability and the landing permission at the arrival point. Yes — Mumbai to Alibaug is about 15 minutes by helicopter against a 2.5–4 hour road-and-ferry journey, and Mumbai to Pune about 35 minutes against 3–5 hours on the expressway.
- Gateway
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM), Mumbai, India
- Onward destinations
- Pune, Alibaug, Lonavala, Shirdi
- Priced as
- Per mission, confirmed by the operating company
- What we need
- Arrival flight, date, passengers, baggage, final destination
SkyMatch is an independent helicopter charter sourcing and concierge platform. We do not operate aircraft; every flight is flown by a licensed operator and every price and landing permission is confirmed by that operator before departure.
Reviewed by the SkyMatch charter desk · last checked 2026-09-02
Onward destinations, in the order travellers actually ask for them
| Destination | Helicopter | Alternative | Landing reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaug | ~15 min | 2.5–4 h by road and ferry | Private estate pads and approved ground |
| Pune | ~35 min | 3–5 h on the expressway | Airport apron and corporate pads |
| Lonavala | ~25 min | 2.5–3.5 h by road | Resort pads with consent |
| Shirdi | ~60 min | 5–6 h by road | Airport apron |
Times are typical block times for the aircraft usually available in this market, not a schedule. Every leg is priced per mission for the whole aircraft; the quote depends on aircraft, date, positioning and landing permissions.
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Mumbai rotary movements run from the general aviation side with prior permission; city helipads are limited and permission-based.
Indian charter runs with strict weight sheets — two bags per passenger and no oversized cases without a larger aircraft.
The shortest curated leg is about 15 minutes; the ground or water alternative on the same pairing is measured in hours, not minutes.
Mumbai jet arrivals clear at the GA terminal; the helicopter leg is a separate charter with its own clearance.
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