Terminal-Wise Courier Drop-Off Guide: Mumbai T2, Delhi T3, Chennai & Bangalore Airports

Terminal-Wise Courier Drop-Off Guide: Mumbai T2, Delhi T3, Chennai & Bangalore Airports

"Which terminal do I drop this at?" is one of the most common questions we get — and one most courier websites never actually answer. City pages tell you a courier operates in Mumbai or Delhi. They rarely tell you which terminal, which counter, or how far in advance to arrive. Here's the terminal-level detail.

Mumbai (BOM) — Terminal 2

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport runs both domestic and international cargo operations out of Terminal 2. If you're booking an Air Express pickup or need to drop a shipment yourself, T2's cargo complex is where domestic Air Express cargo is processed — separate from the passenger terminal entrances. Arrive with your airway bill reference and ID ready; cargo security screening is separate from passenger screening and can take time during peak hours.

Full city details: Mumbai Airport Air Express.

Delhi (DEL) — Terminal 3

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport handles most Air Express and premium cargo movement through Terminal 3, alongside its dedicated cargo terminal complex on the airport periphery. Passenger Terminal 3 is not where cargo drop-off happens — make sure you or your pickup executive are routed to the correct cargo gate, not the passenger departure gate.

Full city details: Delhi Airport Air Express.

Chennai (MAA)

Chennai International Airport's cargo operations run through a dedicated cargo complex, separate from both the domestic and international passenger terminals. This is also where sorting and hub transfers for South India routes typically pass through, which is why shipment tracking updates often reference Chennai sorting codes even for shipments not starting or ending in the city.

Full city details: Chennai Airport Air Express.

Bangalore (BLR)

Kempegowda International Airport's cargo terminal sits apart from the passenger terminals, with its own access road and security checkpoint. Given Bangalore's volume of same-day corporate and tech-sector shipments, cargo counters here can get busy in the late afternoon — booking a scheduled pickup avoids the wait entirely.

Full city details: Bangalore Airport Air Express.

The Easiest Way to Avoid Terminal Confusion

Honestly — the simplest fix for terminal confusion is not going to the terminal at all. Every Air Express booking includes doorstep pickup, which means our team handles the correct cargo terminal, counter, and paperwork on your behalf. You hand over the package at your location; we handle the airport end entirely.

If you do need to drop off in person for any reason, message us your city and we'll confirm the exact terminal, gate, and cutoff time before you leave.