How to find cheap flights to Mumbai
The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Mumbai is Rs67,882. A return plane ticket starts at Rs120,891.
Skip the hassle of tracking fares yourself by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or a notification through the app when ticket prices go down.
Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some incredible early bird deals for your flight.
Select the 'Add nearby airports' option to expand your search for cheap flights to Mumbai. This will display every airport around your departure and arrival destinations.
If you're not in a rush to get to the city, consider taking an indirect route. You might find cheaper tickets by booking a flight with a stop.
Best time to go to Mumbai
If you're flexible with your dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month or day to fly.
To experience the city at its liveliest, lock in your flights for November. Travelling during peak seasons typically means there's more to see and do compared to other times of the year.
March is the quietest time of year to visit if you want a more relaxed pace. You'll generally find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Mumbai then.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider what type of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Mumbai is warmest in April, averaging between 25ºC and 34ºC.
January is when temperatures reach their lowest, between 20ºC and 31ºC.
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. This is the driest month in Mumbai.
Travelling to Mumbai: what you need to know
Most passengers travelling to the city come through Mumbai Airport (BOM).
Get to your destination without any detours. These are some of the major airlines that offer direct flights to Mumbai:
You'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone when you arrive in Mumbai.
Book your ticket and then find the perfect place to stay. These choices cover comfort, convenience, and everything in between:
Getting to central Mumbai from Mumbai Airport (BOM)
BOM, the city's main airport, is about 24 kilometres from central Mumbai.
If you're catching a taxi or ride-sharing after your flight to Mumbai, it'll take around 45 minutes to get to the centre.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get some rest or quickly freshen up after your flight to Mumbai. These hotels near Mumbai Airport offer the perfect place to relax and unwind:
Kick off your Mumbai adventure sooner by picking up a car rental at BOM. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are trusted names to choose from here.
Mumbai Airport serves Mumbai and nearby areas in Maharashtra, India.
Mumbai highlights
Put these popular attractions at the top of your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Mumbai:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus: Around 3 kilometres south of the centre in Fort, this landmark is a classic introduction to what the city has to offer.
Crawford Market Clock Tower: You'll find this shopping area roughly 3 kilometres south of the centre in Kalbadevi. Pause here to purchase a little something while exploring Mumbai.
Marine Drive View Sunset Point: Hit up this landmark next. About 5 kilometres south of the city centre in Mumbai City, it's worth checking out to get the full Mumbai experience.
Explore more of India
In the mood to keep exploring? Pune will keep things interesting on your trip through India. It's about 121 kilometres southeast of Mumbai and features BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple. The most convenient airport for this city is Pune Airport (PNQ).
Another city in India that has plenty of appeal is Surat. From Mumbai, it's around 241 kilometres north and is home to attractions like BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple and Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev. Add a stop at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust too. Surat Airport (STV) is the main gateway to this city.
Make room for one more stop with Navi Mumbai. Roughly 29 kilometres northeast of Mumbai, ISKCON Navi Mumbai at Kharghar, ADAI WATERFALL and Karnala Fort give you plenty of reason to visit.
Complete your trip with a Mumbai car rental
Rent a car in the city and drive off when you're ready. Check out the range of car rentals in Mumbai and find all the best prices in one easy search. You can also compare rental cars on everything from fuel policy to user reviews and booking flexibility.