Flying from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport.
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Mumbai two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Each week, there are 14 Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, jump on the 20:15 IndiGo flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 20:40 with Turkish Airlines.
Your IST to BOM flight won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
IndiGo has direct flights from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Mumbai — and maybe even more of India if time allows.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is IndiGo.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and BOM include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport flight is Rs46,706. A return plane ticket right now is Rs86,462. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from IST to BOM by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IST to BOM.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport.
Handy information about Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Istanbul. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near IST? If you're catching an early flight from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BOM if you have a late Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Mumbai Airport rental car and explore Mumbai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport. November is the busiest month to head to Mumbai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Istanbul Airport to Mumbai Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from IST to BOM around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a trip to Ahmedabad will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Pune is another well-known destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. No journey is complete without visiting BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.