Taj Santacruz Mumbai Airport
Last updated: 2026-07-17
- Terminal: T1 (Domestic) – directly connected by a covered walkway, about 5 minutes on foot
- Terminal 2: roughly 4 km by road (10–20 minutes depending on traffic)
- Price tier: Luxury
- Best for: premium domestic stopovers, business meetings, runway-view stays
Taj Santacruz is the only luxury hotel physically connected to Mumbai Airport's Terminal 1. A covered, air-conditioned walkway links the hotel to the domestic terminal, so you can walk from arrivals to reception in about five minutes without stepping into traffic. The lobby features a six-story Thikri glass artwork, and many rooms and suites overlook the airport runway.


Accommodation
The hotel has 279 rooms and suites, from Superior and Luxury rooms through Taj Club rooms up to the Presidential and Grand suites. City, pool and runway-view rooms are available, the runway-facing rooms are soundproofed and popular with aviation enthusiasts.


Standard room amenities include Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, mini-bar, in-room safe, Forest Essentials bathroom amenities, ironing facilities, and access to the 24-hour fitness centre with steam rooms. Club rooms add lounge access and airport transfers.
Dining
Rivea serves Riviera-style Mediterranean cuisine from the south of France to northern Italy, with sharing platters, an interactive stone-baked pizza counter and an extensive European wine list.

Tiqri is the all-day restaurant under the hotel's light-filled atrium, serving global cuisine, grills and afternoon tea beneath the ‘Tree of Life’ mural. China Inc offers Sichuan cuisine with dim sum, Peking duck and private dining rooms that work well for small meetings.
Spa and Fitness
Jiva Spa provides Indian wellness treatments in private rooms, with complimentary steam rooms for guests. The fitness centre is open around the clock, and there is an outdoor swimming pool.

Frequently Asked Questions
How do I walk from Terminal 1 to Taj Santacruz?
Follow the signposted covered walkway from the T1 arrivals level; the walk takes about 5 minutes and does not require a taxi.
Is Taj Santacruz convenient for Terminal 2 (international) flights?
It is about 4 km from T2 by road. It works for T2 stays too, but for the shortest T2 transfer consider JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, which is walkable to the international terminal.
Does Taj Santacruz have rooms with runway views?
Yes. Several room and suite categories face the airport runway, with soundproofed windows.
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