Inside Mumbai's Swanky T2 Terminal

Take a photo tour of Mumbai's iconic T2 airport terminal

By: Vikas Khot

Published:
11/02/2014 12:00 AM

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Eight entry gates lead into check-in banks with 188 check-in counters. T2 also has 48 self-service kiosks, a much faster way to whiz-in

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The new terminal is home to India’s largest public art programme 'Jaya He', a 3-km multi-storey art wall illuminated by skylights. The wall has over 5,000 pieces of artwork and artifacts from all corners of India

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Inspired by a peacock's plume, Mumbai's new Terminal 2 is an iconic structure built to handle 35 million passengers

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One of T2's signature locations at the arrivals hall, the Diya wall. Inspired by the fall of fabric, but made in metal and backlit with fairy light, the wall is designed by Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.

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The integrated baggage system is automated and can take baggage from any check-in counter. It can handle 9,600 bags per hour

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The T2 foyer with its fountains and white pillars is quite unlike any other airport in India

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T2 is designed to soothe the nerves of passengers. The terminal has the calming influence of lush green horticulture, water fountains and wind chimes

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Passengers are spared the noise and chaos of Mumbai even after they exit the new airport terminal. Cars, taxis and public transport are all in a multi-level car park

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