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VABB — Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

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Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (VABB) in Mumbai, India is an outbound empty-leg hub with 585 live listings, according to EmptyJet, and a median ask of $55,400.

585 live empty legs involving VABB

Code
VABB
Traffic
8.4/10
Runways
2
Longest
11,511 ft
Live legs
585

Empty-leg demand

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (VABB) in Mumbai, India is primarily an empty-leg departure hub: 422 of 585 live legs (72%) leave VABB, according to EmptyJet.

Empty legs leaving VABB concentrate toward EDDF, VIDP, OMDB.

Priced empty legs at VABB center on a median ask of $55,400, with an observed range of $19,600–$450,100 (585 priced listings).

Aircraft mix at VABB is led by Dassault Falcon 7X (Ultra Long Range Jet) (50 legs), with Dassault Falcon 900EX, Hawker 125-600 also active.

Key takeaways

  • VABB: 585 live empty legs (422 out / 163 in), according to EmptyJet.
  • Median priced ask at VABB: $55,400 (n=585).
  • Busiest corridor: to EDDF (60 legs).
  • Most common aircraft: Dassault Falcon 7X (50 legs, ~9%).

Outbound empty legs leaving VABB creates priced one-way charter opportunities. The readings above cover 585 live legs and help compare timing, aircraft class, and corridor strength before requesting quotes.

Live empty-leg corridors

DirectionAirportLive listingsMedian ask
Outbound toEDDFFrankfurt Airport60$145,800
Outbound toVIDPIndira Gandhi International Airport56$33,000
Outbound toOMDBDubai International Airport41$61,500
Outbound toVICGChandigarh International Airport41$29,000
Outbound toRJTTTokyo Haneda International Airport40$186,400
Inbound fromVIDPIndira Gandhi International Airport27$33,600

Median ask uses priced EmptyJet listings only; unpriced operator quotes are excluded.

Aircraft on live EmptyJet listings

AircraftCategoryLive listings
Dassault Falcon 7XUltra Long Range Jet50
Dassault Falcon 900EXHeavy Jet32
Hawker 125-600Midsize Jet31
Cessna Citation SovereignSuper Midsize Jet27
Dassault Falcon 50ELarge Jet23

Airport facts

IATA
BOM
ICAO
VABB
City
Mumbai
Country
India
Type
large airport
Elevation
39 ft
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Region
Asia
Runways
2
Longest runway
11,511 ft
Traffic score
8.4 / 10
Official site
csia.in

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
09/2711,511 ft197 ftASPYes
14/329,419 ft148 ftASPYes

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FAQ

How active is VABB for empty legs?

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (VABB) has 585 live empty-leg listings — 422 departing and 163 arriving, according to EmptyJet.

What is a typical empty-leg price at VABB?

The median ask at VABB is $55,400 across 585 priced live listings, according to EmptyJet. Final quotes still vary by aircraft, date, and operator.

Which empty-leg routes are busiest at VABB?

The strongest live corridor at VABB is to EDDF (Frankfurt Airport), with 60 listings, according to EmptyJet.

Which aircraft fly empty legs at VABB most often?

The Dassault Falcon 7X, a Ultra Long Range Jet, is the most common model on empty legs at VABB, with 50 live listings (~9% of live inventory), according to EmptyJet.

What is the airport code for Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport?

The primary code for Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is VABB.

Where is VABB airport located?

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (VABB) is in Mumbai, India.

What is the ICAO code for BOM?

The ICAO code for Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is VABB.

What is the longest runway at VABB?

The longest runway at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (VABB) is 11,511 ft.

Empty legs from this airport

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