Adani Airport, Blinkit launch India's 1st in-terminal quick commerce service at Mumbai airport

Adani Airport Holdings on Wednesday partnered with Blinkit to bring app-based quick commerce delivery inside Mumbai Airport, allowing passengers to order essentials directly within the terminal.

The service is currently live at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport's Terminal 2 for domestic departures, aiming to make travel more convenient for passengers.

With this new offering, travellers can now order essential items such as chargers, snacks, books, and personal care products through the Blinkit app and get them delivered within minutes inside the airport.

Deliveries can be made across boarding gates, lounges, food courts and select partner outlets.

The service is handled by trained on-ground staff to ensure smooth and secure delivery without affecting airport operations or passenger timelines.

The CEO of Eternal, the parent of Zomato and Blinkit, Albinder Dhindsa shared the update in a post on X, "Today we're launching Blinkit inside the Mumbai Airport! Specifically Terminal 2 (Domestic departures) of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Through our partnership with Adani Airports, travellers can now order from a selection of 2500+ products like phone chargers, books, gifts and more on the Blinkit app. Orders will be delivered within the terminal by our dedicated team of walkers."

Urging its customers to update Blinkit app to the latest version to order, he added, "This is the first airport in the world to have a service of this kind and we're excited to deliver all the last-minute needs of our customers."

Social media reaction

A user wrote, "This seems like an April Fool's prank, as it will almost kill the revenue model of shops at the airport. A major win for the public, but too good to be true. I will consider it as April Fool's Day."

Another user wrote, "Not the best day for a launch."

A third user stated, "Wish this was actually real. Would've absolutely shaken the aviation space."

Even permissible liquid items like packaged water, juices and cold drinks are being provided through approved in-terminal inventory, keeping security rules in mind.

An AAHL spokesperson said the initiative is aimed at improving the overall airport experience by bringing digital convenience directly into the terminal.

"Bringing app-based convenience into the terminal allows passengers to make better use of their time and raises the overall service standard. This is a step towards building more responsive and passenger-centric airports," AAHL Spokesperson said.

For Blinkit, the partnership opens up a new space where demand is high and time is limited, allowing the platform to expand its reach and attract more users.

For AAHL, it helps enhance passenger comfort while also boosting non-aeronautical revenue through digital retail.

The service also brings a new level of accessibility and affordability to airport retail, giving travellers more choice without the typical constraints of time and location.

With heavy passenger traffic at Terminal 2, the service is expected to fill a common gap faced by travellers who often forget essential items or do not have enough time to shop before boarding.

The initiative reflects a growing trend of integrating technology with travel to offer faster, more accessible services inside airports.

(With inputs from IANS)