Bandra to Mumbai Airport: Metro, WEH and Access Road
Bandra is close to Mumbai Airport, and two routes matter: Metro Line 3 and the Western Express Highway. This guide sets out what our sources confirm and flags the one drive-time estimate that you should not rely on at peak hours.
Metro Line 3 to the airport
Metro Line 3 (the Aqua Line) runs 33.5 km with 27 stations and includes airport stations at T1 and T2. Santacruz, BKC, Bandra Colony and Dharavi are the stations near Bandra (Wikipedia, check for later updates). The BKC section opened on 5 Oct 2024 and the line reached Cuffe Parade on 8 Oct 2025.
The files we use give no journey time from a Bandra station to the airport on Line 3. Check the operator timetable. A separate Line 7A to the airport is under construction, and our source shows no firm date.
Road: the Western Express Highway and Sahar Elevated Access Road
The Western Express Highway is 25.33 km long, from Mira Road to Bandra, and its southern end joins the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Airport access runs via the Sahar Elevated Access Road, built in 2014 (Wikipedia, 2026).
The Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (6.45 km, inaugurated 18 April 2014) also crosses the WEH at Santacruz, which matters if you are coming from the east side of the city.
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BKC to the airport: about 10 km
Rome2rio lists BKC to Mumbai Airport at about 6.3 miles, or about 10 km, with a 7 minute taxi estimate. That time is a best case and is unrealistic in peak traffic, so do not plan a flight around it. Use the distance, not the time.
For Bandra East, the locality notes for Kherwadi put the airport at about 6 to 8 km. Treat this as a rough guide from a locality source.
| Route | Fact | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 3 to airport T1 and T2 | Open, 33.5 km line | Wikipedia, 2025 |
| Western Express Highway | 25.33 km, Mira Road to Bandra | Wikipedia, 2026 |
| Sahar Elevated Access Road | Built 2014, airport access | Wikipedia, 2026 |
| BKC to airport distance | About 10 km | Rome2rio, 2026 |
| BKC to airport taxi time | 7 minutes, best case only | Rome2rio, 2026 |
| Metro Line 7A to airport | Under construction, no firm date | Wikipedia, 2026 |
The 7 minute figure is a best-case estimate and is unrealistic in peak traffic.
Which Bandra areas gain most
Localities on the eastern side, such as BKC and Kherwadi, sit nearest the airport and the WEH. The western side has the Sea Link approach and the rail line instead. Our 43 Bandra East listings and 62 Bandra West listings cover both.
Airport noise and flight paths affect some areas of any city near an airport. We have no sourced data on this for Bandra, so visit at different times of day before buying.
Planning an airport trip
For early flights, the Metro is the more predictable option if its operating hours suit you, and we have not verified first and last train times. For late-night trips, a road transfer via the WEH is the usual option. See the connectivity overview for the wider picture.
Checks before you decide
Use these checks alongside the table above.
- If you fly often, time the Metro and road options on your own schedule. We have not verified first and last train times.
- Ask the seller whether the project is under a flight path, since our sources give no noise data.
- Do not use the 7 minute BKC taxi figure for planning. Rome2rio presents it as a best case.
- Check Line 7A progress separately, because our source gives no firm date for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Bandra from Mumbai Airport?
Our files give BKC to the airport at about 10 km (Rome2rio). They give no figure for Bandra station itself.
Is there a Metro from Bandra to the airport?
Yes. Metro Line 3 has stations near Bandra, including BKC, Bandra Colony and Santacruz, and it serves airport T1 and T2.
How long does a taxi from BKC to the airport take?
Rome2rio gives 7 minutes, but this is a best-case estimate and is unrealistic in peak traffic. Allow much longer at rush hour.
Which road connects Bandra to the airport?
The Western Express Highway is the main road, and the Sahar Elevated Access Road, built in 2014, gives access to the airport.
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