Where best to pass 5 hours

iggylad · Mar 7th, 2008, 20:35

Before I start, I would just like to say I have used the search facility to try and find my answer before pestering the rest of you.

I arrive in Mumbai from Paris @ 11:30pm. I then have an internal flight with Jet Airways to Cochin @ 05:45. I have discounted the idea of using a hotel as I would probably only get 3 to 3.5 hours sleep max.

Where is it best spend these few hours? Should I stay in the international terminal after collecting my bags and get the shuttle bus closer to my domestic departure time? Or should I head straight to the domestic terminal? My main considerations would be comfort to sleep, food & drink and somewhere to smoke if possible.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

Iain

amyl · Mar 7th, 2008, 20:43

Get the hell out of that international airport ASAP....with your baggage of course

Okay...the domestic is far better than the international. Good reclined sofas to sleep on, coffee, burger places, internet cafe...ummm.....I think there must be a smoking place inside somewhere but you can always just step out and have a smoke. No problems. But do look around if there are any smokers out there...just in case if the area is a No-Smoking zone now.

Coming from the international airport you will like the domestic.
Have fun!

Chinadolly · Mar 7th, 2008, 20:47

I would go direct to the domestic airport on the shuttle bus, there you will find big reclining chairs in the departure lounge. The chairs are comfy and you will be able to lay out and grab a few hours kip.

Rasika · Mar 7th, 2008, 20:51

Jet Airways has a lovely new domestic terminal in Mumbai - for a moment I thought my flight from Delhi had landed somewhere in Europe. (Not sure if Cochin flight leaves from there - do check which domestic terminal you need to go to.)

mairangi_vice · Mar 7th, 2008, 21:14

All domestic flights now leave from the new terminal. It is very nice and modern with a couple of coffee shops and retail places. There is a bar upstairs where you can smoke. Only problem might be that these places may be closed at the hours you will be there.

iggylad · Mar 7th, 2008, 21:31

wow! thanks for that fast & great advice.

I think that is what you call a unanimous decision. Hi ho it's off to the domestic I go.

Mar 7th, 2008, 20:35	#1
iggylad Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW England Posts: 5	Where best to pass 5 hours Before I start, I would just like to say I have used the search facility to try and find my answer before pestering the rest of you. I arrive in Mumbai from Paris @ 11:30pm. I then have an internal flight with Jet Airways to Cochin @ 05:45. I have discounted the idea of using a hotel as I would probably only get 3 to 3.5 hours sleep max. Where is it best spend these few hours? Should I stay in the international terminal after collecting my bags and get the shuttle bus closer to my domestic departure time? Or should I head straight to the domestic terminal? My main considerations would be comfort to sleep, food & drink and somewhere to smoke if possible. Thanks in advance for any advice. Iain

Mar 7th, 2008, 20:43	#2
amyl 21st Century Freak Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapura.......in Babenhausen, DE for a while Posts: 1,850	Get the hell out of that international airport ASAP....with your baggage of course Okay...the domestic is far better than the international. Good reclined sofas to sleep on, coffee, burger places, internet cafe...ummm.....I think there must be a smoking place inside somewhere but you can always just step out and have a smoke. No problems. But do look around if there are any smokers out there...just in case if the area is a No-Smoking zone now. Coming from the international airport you will like the domestic. Have fun! __________________ a'mar kono chinta nei

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Mar 7th, 2008, 20:47	#3
Chinadolly Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: uk Posts: 154	I would go direct to the domestic airport on the shuttle bus, there you will find big reclining chairs in the departure lounge. The chairs are comfy and you will be able to lay out and grab a few hours kip.

Mar 7th, 2008, 20:51	#4
Rasika Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: UK Posts: 137	Jet Airways has a lovely new domestic terminal in Mumbai - for a moment I thought my flight from Delhi had landed somewhere in Europe. (Not sure if Cochin flight leaves from there - do check which domestic terminal you need to go to.)

Mar 7th, 2008, 21:14	#5
mairangi_vice Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 285	All domestic flights now leave from the new terminal. It is very nice and modern with a couple of coffee shops and retail places. There is a bar upstairs where you can smoke. Only problem might be that these places may be closed at the hours you will be there.

Mar 7th, 2008, 21:31	#6
iggylad Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW England Posts: 5	wow! thanks for that fast & great advice. I think that is what you call a unanimous decision. Hi ho it's off to the domestic I go.

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