Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
9 hours 1 minute is the average duration of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Mumbai is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from 69 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A range of airlines provide direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, so jetting off to Mumbai (and then seeing more parts of India!) is easy. Popular carriers that travel between LHR and BOM include:
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and BOM include:
Frankfurt Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from LHR to BOM, check whether you need a visa to enter India. Visa and travel document requirements can differ and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're travelling to.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is R 4,278. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 8,628. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to BOM.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Travelling from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After an easy way to start to your holiday? Stay near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to central Mumbai is around 38 minutes by car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Mumbai in April.
When booking your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 34ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LHR to BOM in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 31ºC then.
More about Mumbai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the top stays in Mumbai right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from LHR to BOM:
Gateway of India and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Mumbai travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Marine Drive.
Complete your Mumbai trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport — next on the list is finding a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Mumbai.