Question 1

How long is the flight from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from London to Mumbai typically takes around 8 hours 50 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, you should allow more time. Typical one-stop journeys take around 14 hours 10 minutes. For the quickest journey, a direct flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there direct flights from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are direct flights from London to Mumbai, with an average of around 6 to 7 flights per day, operated by, among others, British Airways, Air India and IndiGo Airlines. If you want to travel without a stopover, it is worth filtering specifically for direct flights when searching.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Mumbai are operated by, among others, British Airways, Air India and IndiGo Airlines. There are also connecting flights with one stop, for example with Gulf Air (via Bahrain), Emirates (via Dubai) and Lufthansa (via Munich). If a short travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there direct flights from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from London to Mumbai operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day has no direct service, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

From London to Mumbai there are on average around 6 to 7 flights per day. This usually means you have a good choice of departure times. Particularly if you are flexible, you can easily compare times, prices and airlines.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

From London to Mumbai there are around 44 to 45 flights per week. This means you usually have suitable connections to choose from on several days and at various times. As well as price, it is worth comparing flight duration, airline and any potential additional charges.

Question 7

When does the first flight from London to Mumbai depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest direct flight from London to Mumbai usually departs at 09:30. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are particularly useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Mumbai.

Question 8

When does the last flight from London to Mumbai depart?

Accepted Answer

The last direct flight from London to Mumbai usually departs at 21:45. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a direct flight, as a connecting service could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Mumbai, offers from Virgin Atlantic, IndiGo Airlines and Gulf Air are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline suits you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

Flights from London to Mumbai are most frequently searched for travel in August, January and February. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more choice or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

For flights from London to Mumbai, departures on Monday, Wednesday and Friday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or cheaper offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from London to Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

For trips from London to Mumbai, stays of 10, 27 and 42 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 13

In which months are flights from London to Mumbai cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Based on analysed offers, December, February and August tend to be among the cheaper travel months for flights from London to Mumbai. This does not mean every flight in these months is automatically cheap. It is best to compare different departure days to find suitable offers.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
London Mumbai Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 20/07/26 3 Stopovers (BCN, FCO, DEL) VY6651, VY6104, AI0122, AI9484 35h 25min	Return -	Vueling Airlines, Air India		£313
London Mumbai	Outbound 18/11/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0064 17h 10min	Return 21/03/27 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0304, KU0101 13h 15min	Gulf Air		£423
Best option London Mumbai	Outbound 20/10/26 direct BA0139 09h 30min	Return 02/11/26 direct BA0138 10h 30min	British Airways	?	£633
London Mumbai	Outbound 18/11/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0064 17h 10min	Return 21/03/27 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0057, GF0003 13h 45min	Gulf Air		£504
London Mumbai Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 18/12/26 1 Stopover (DEL) VS0302, 6E0449 13h 10min	Return 02/01/27 1 Stopover (DEL) 6E0651, VS0303 16h 45min	Virgin Atlantic Airways, IndiGo Airlines	?	£1,568
London Mumbai	Outbound 18/11/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0064 17h 10min	Return 21/03/27 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0302, KU0101 16h 30min	Gulf Air		£442
London Mumbai	Outbound 18/11/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0064 17h 10min	Return 21/03/27 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0302, KU0101 16h 30min	Gulf Air		£443
London Mumbai	Outbound 18/11/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0064 17h 10min	Return 21/03/27 1 Stopover (KWI) KU0302, KU0101 16h 30min	Gulf Air		£449
London Mumbai	Outbound 20/10/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0500, SK0969 17h 20min	Return 02/11/26 1 Stopover (CPH) SK0970, SK0505 15h 30min	SAS Scandinavian Airlines		£463
London Mumbai	Outbound 18/11/26 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0006, GF0064 17h 10min	Return 21/03/27 1 Stopover (BAH) GF0057, GF0003 13h 45min	Gulf Air	?	£469

Cheapest outbound flight from	£312.99
Outbound and return from	£422.30
Flight duration	min. 08:50 / max. 09:05
Return flight duration	min. 09:55/ max. 10:10
Distance	7201 km
Flights per week	48
Departure airport	Airport London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) (LON)
Arrival airport	Airport Mumbai (Bombay) (BOM)
Destination country	Flights to India
Departure airport - Destination country	London (LCY, LGW, LHR, LTN, STN, SEN) - India

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