Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Durham and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your RDU to BOM flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mumbai Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and BOM:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Right now, Rs132,567 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs241,709. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to BOM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mumbai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're catching an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mumbai Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Pick up a Mumbai Airport rental car and discover Mumbai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Mumbai Airport around four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mumbai Airport. November is the most popular month to head to Mumbai. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you'd like to visit Mumbai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to BOM sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Mumbai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel around 451 kilometres north to Ahmedabad to check off its popular sights. From Akshardham Temple to Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major stop in India, head for Pune, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are key reasons to visit.