Travelling from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
You can choose from a number of airports when organising your flight from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Explore your options for leaving London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Stansted Airport (STN). London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) also service London.
Around 9 hours 1 minute is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is 5 hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai.
Your flight from London to BOM 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.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart from this terminal.
You'll have your choice of airlines that operate direct flights from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport leaving from LHR. Book your journey with one of these:
We make it a cinch to book a flight from London to BOM with a stopover. To see all the options departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and BOM include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The distance from central London to LHR is around 31 kilometres. Check out Google Maps for the fastest way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) offers direct flights from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).
You can pick from a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from London to BOM departing from LGW. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, check out these options when setting off from London Gatwick Airport:
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour and 19 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from London to BOM, stay in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Book a hotel close to BOM if you have a late flight from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Pick up a one-way ticket from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from R 3,186 or travel return from just R 7,379. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Book 8 months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from London to BOM.
To get the best price on your tickets from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, schedule your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Flexible on when you travel? Use the 'Whole month' function to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the busiest month for flights from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Mumbai in April when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Mumbai. The warmest month is April. Lock in your flights from London to BOM during then and you can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
Visit in January for cooler conditions. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 31ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
More about Mumbai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Mumbai right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from London to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport:
Gateway of India and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are just two of the major attractions to add to your Mumbai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Marine Drive.
Complete your Mumbai trip with a car rental
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