Near the main gate cluster in Terminal 2, Costa Coffee is one of the easiest caffeine stops in BOM’s international pier. It sits airside in T2, so you’re fine once you clear immigration and security. Expect the standard Costa menu: espresso-based drinks, teas, bottled water, and a pastry case with muffins and croissants. Prices run higher than city outlets, but a cappuccino usually lands in the ₹250–₹350 range depending on size.
Food is basic but predictable. You’ll see pre-made sandwiches and wraps in the ₹300–₹450 bracket, plus cookies and brownies around ₹150–₹250. Portions skew snack-sized, not full meal. If you need something more substantial before a long-haul out of Terminal 2, pair a sandwich with an extra drink instead of relying on Costa as your only dinner.
Service rhythm tracks flight banks. When several widebodies to Europe and the Gulf go out between 23:00 and 02:00, lines can stretch 10–15 minutes and drink prep slows. At quieter mid-afternoon periods, you can usually order and walk away in under 5 minutes. Seating immediately around the counter fills quickly during those late-night peaks, so be ready to carry your tray back toward your actual gate.
Payment is straightforward: cards and UPI both work, and staff are used to handling foreign credit cards with no drama. If you’re tight on rupees, stick to one of the standard coffees instead of the flavored specials; the extras stack another ₹50–₹100 per cup. Staff generally honor basic customizations like “less ice” or “extra hot,” but this is a fast-turn airport format, not a slow barista bar.
Practical tip: during the late-night departure wave out of Terminal 2, place your order first, then hunt for a seat near your exact gate so you’re not trekking back through the pier with a cooling latte 20 minutes later.