Travelling from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.
8 hours 10 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt.
The busiest route is from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), with 12 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FRA to BOM is the 12:15 Lufthansa service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 20:20 with Vistara.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Frankfurt to BOM. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer waiting times and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You can take a direct flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Book your direct flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport with Vistara. This well-known airline offers services from FRA.
We make it simple to plan a flight from Frankfurt to BOM with a stopover. To see your options departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between FRA and BOM include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
FRA is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Frankfurt. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the best route and your public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Frankfurt Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Planning to leave from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)? You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) out of this hub.
Catch your direct flight from Frankfurt to BOM with Lufthansa. This is one of the leading airlines flying this route out of HHN.
Break up your flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Frankfurt - Hahn Airport and BOM include:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
You can arrive at HHN from the centre of Frankfurt in about 1 hour and 32 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport will take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes to travel the 121 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Frankfurt to BOM? Unwind in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your trip officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
From Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 38 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
R 3,780 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Return flights start from R 4,315. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book 7 months before your planned departure. Flight price data suggests you're more likely to find cheap tickets from Frankfurt to BOM around that time.
The cheapest month for tickets from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll be the first to know when the fares drop. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Frankfurt to BOM.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Mumbai in April when things are quieter.
Before you book a flight from Frankfurt to BOM, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 34ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in January when temperatures average between 20ºC and 31ºC.
More about Mumbai
After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mumbai:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive are top attractions which should be on every Mumbai itinerary.
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