Flight Routes from London to Mumbai

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Flight schedule from London (LON) to Mumbai (BOM)

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  1. 17 – 23 August 2026
  2. 24 – 30 August 2026
  3. 31 Aug – 6 Sept 2026
    1. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Swiss International Air Lines
    2. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Lufthansa
    3. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    4. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    5. LGWBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    6. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Emirates Airline
    7. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Etihad Airways
    8. LHRBOM
      non-stop
      1. British Airways
    9. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Egyptair
    10. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Gulf Air
    11. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. SAS Scandinavian Airlines
    12. LHRBOM
      non-stop
      1. Virgin Atlantic Airways
    13. LHRBOM
      non-stop
      1. Air India
    14. LHRBOM
      non-stop
      1. Air India
    15. LHRBOM
      1 stopover
      1. Etihad Airways

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from London to Mumbai

      Favourite airline: Air India
      Flight tickets on the route London – Mumbai are most frequently booked with Air India.
      Air India
      26 %
      Saudia
      14 %
      Gulf Air
      11 %
      Cheapest weekday: Wednesday
      The cheapest day of departure is Wednesday. You can save up to 10 % when you fly on this day of the week.
      Direct flights are more expensive
      On this route, direct flights are £76.00 more expensive than flights with a stopover.
      non stop flight
      1 stop
      2 stops
      08h 50min
      13h 05min
      18h 45min
      £566
      £490
      £490
      Favourite connection: via Delhi
      Flights with a stopover in Delhi are the most popular connection for this route.
      Route
      bookings
      1 stopover Delhi Indira Gandhi
      15h 30min, from £515
      24 %
      1 stopover Bahrain
      14h 25min, from £521
      14 %
      Direct flights
      08h 50min, from £566
      12 %

      Useful information about the flight from London to Mumbai

      Welcome to the Spice Capital

      Flashes of colour and fragrant wafts of spicy smells alone will entertain anyone who ventures into Mumbai for an adventure. The inhabitants, albeit mostly of a humble nature, are exceedingly friendly and treat tourists like personal house guests. Expect to barter in the markets.

      Best Mumbai climate, holidays and festivals

      The best times to visit Mumbai is during the winter months from November until February when temperatures can still reach a sweltering 30°C. Should you wish to stay on another month, you will have the pleasure of experiencing Holi, a stunning festival of colour. It is only rivalled by Diwali which is the festival of lights. This takes place during October, celebrated with fireworks and light displays. Ganesh Chaturthi takes place during the monsoon season, which is to be avoided by tourists.


      Before you travel: visa, vaccinations, tips and cost of living

      Visas will need to be obtained from the India High Commission.

      Vaccines are an absolute must. Some are recommended more than others, however, to be safe the following form a good basis: hepatitis A and B, tetanus, typhoid, cholera, Japanese Encephalitis and rabies.

      A dust mask or scarf is a great accessory, especially during summer when smog seems to be at its worst. Tourists are advised to not drink tap water at all. Fruit and vegetables are not recommended to be eaten fresh and should at all times be boiled or fried.

      Low living costs await you, as a budget meal will cost you roughly Rs200 (£2).

      Mumbai's transport and accommodation

      Public transport is not recommended as they tend to be very crowded during rush hour. Bus day passes will require a Smart ID card and costs approximately Rs70 per day. Taxis are very reasonable and will set you back about Rs21 for the first 1.5 kms and then a further Rs1 per 100 m. The airport is 28km away from Mumbai and prepaid taxis will range from Rs400 - Rs600.

      Mumbai accommodation is a bit more expensive compared to elsewhere in India, starting off from about Rs250 per night per person for hostels and 3-star hotels around Rs4000 per person per night. Budget accommodation can be found near the railways or in South Mumbai or Colaba.

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      Flight information: London - Mumbai

      Outbound and return from £420.29
      Flight duration min. 09:05
      Return flight duration min. 09:55/ max. 10:10
      Distance 7201 km
      Flights per week 86
      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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