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Flight deals from London to Mumbai Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Mumbai Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $846. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Mumbai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Mumbai flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from London to Mumbai

London to Mumbai: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Mumbai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Mumbai.

London to Mumbai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$432
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time9 hrs, 21 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week672

Finding cheap flights from London to Mumbai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Mumbai is $432. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 21 minutes is the average flight time from London to Mumbai.
American Airlines, British Airways and Air Canada fly direct from London to Mumbai.
As of March 2026, there are 173 flights per week flying from London to Mumbai.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Mumbai is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Mumbai Airport on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 21 minutes.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Mumbai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) jetting off from here.

  • 9 hours 15 minutes is the average journey time for a direct London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai.

  • You can choose from 56 direct services a week between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). This is the most popular route when departing from London.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from London to BOM.

  • Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) take off from this terminal.

  • A number of airlines at LHR offer direct flights from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Among the top picks are:

  • Most passengers choose to fly with British Airways between LHR and BOM.

  • Among carriers on this route, Virgin Atlantic leads the way for on-time arrivals.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to BOM. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

    • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you're catching an early flight from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:

  • Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and BOM:

    • Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

    • Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)

  • LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to BOM flight:

  • Flights from London Gatwick Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 82% of them arriving on schedule.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

  • When looking for a plane ticket from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.

  • From central London, STN is around 56 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to get there by car and 45 minutes or so on public transport.

  • Make departure day worry-free — stay near London Stansted Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight:

  • STN has a reliable on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.

About Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:

  • Booking your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.

Getting from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai

  • Central Mumbai is around 24 kilometres from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

  • $412 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Return flights start from $432. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to BOM if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • Cheap London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.

  • Locking in a cheap plane ticket from London to BOM is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to land a deal on your flight from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to go to Mumbai. February is when most people book flights from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Lock in a London to BOM plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mumbai to range from 25ºC to 34ºC.

  • January has temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Mumbai

  • Start your Mumbai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Your Mumbai trip isn't complete without checking out the sights. Top attractions worth exploring include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.

Explore more of India

  • Mumbai will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of India just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres southeast of Mumbai, a trip to Pune will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.

  • Around 225 kilometres north of Mumbai, Surat is another essential stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.

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