Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Gan Island Airport (GAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Gan Island is UTC+5, which is 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Your BOM to GAN flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month such as November? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Pick a stopover if you'd love to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport. Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is a top stopover on the BOM to GAN route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Gan Island Airport (GAN)
Rs30,165 is the lowest price for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs67,517. These fares can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BOM to GAN, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BOM to GAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport.
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
56% of flights that leave from Mumbai Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To reach Mumbai Airport from central Mumbai, it takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near BOM. Whether you have an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Gan Island Airport (GAN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAN instead:
Getting from Gan Island Airport (GAN) to central Gan Island
From Gan Island Airport, Gan Island is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Gan Island Airport (GAN)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport. December is the most popular month to head to Gan Island. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Mumbai Airport to Gan Island Airport for April if you want to visit Gan Island during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to GAN in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of the Maldives
Gan Island has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the Maldives just waiting to be discovered. About 13 kilometres north-west of Gan Island, a trip to Hithadhoo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Fourland beach, Eidigali Kilhi and Eedhigali Kilhi.