# Flights to Mumbai from the UK Source: https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights-to-mumbai/ Flights from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports to Mumbai (BOM), direct or with one stop. **Quick answer:** We book flights from the UK to Mumbai (BOM) from London, Manchester, Birmingham and other UK airports. The flight takes around 9 to 10 hours direct, or 12 to 15 hours with one stop. Prices change daily with seats and season, so send us your dates and we will reply with the best options and today's price. ## Flights from the UK to Mumbai Direct flights run from London Heathrow to Mumbai; one-stop flights connect from London, Manchester and Birmingham via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah or Istanbul. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport serves Mumbai and Maharashtra, and connects on to Gujarat and the south. ## Flying into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) Mumbai's main airport is in the northern suburbs, between Andheri and Santacruz, and international flights use Terminal 2. Mumbai now also has a second airport at Navi Mumbai, so check which airport your ticket shows; we confirm this for you. Arrivals at T2 are busy around the clock. Booked cars meet you at a set pick-up area outside, so share your flight number with your driver. ## UK airports and typical routings British Airways, Air India and Virgin Atlantic have long flown direct from London Heathrow to Mumbai, taking around 9 to 10 hours; schedules change, so we check for your dates. From Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow, the usual routings go via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi or Istanbul, at around 12 to 15 hours in total. Gulf routings often have the most convenient times for the north of England and Scotland. ## Getting from the airport to the city Mumbai is long and narrow, so the time to reach you depends on where you are going. Bandra and Andheri can be around 20 to 40 minutes away. South Mumbai, including Colaba, Mohammed Ali Road and the area around Haji Ali, can take 1 to 2 hours at busy times, even with the Sea Link and the coastal road helping. Night arrivals have much lighter traffic, which is one reason many UK travellers are happy with a late landing. If you are staying in the old Muslim neighbourhoods of the south, a driver who knows the lanes saves a lot of searching. ## When UK travellers fly to Mumbai The cooler, dry months from October to March are the busiest, with weddings, family visits and the Christmas holidays all falling in this period. Eid is also popular. The monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain that can flood roads and slow journeys across the city. ## Local tips - **Heading to Gujarat or the Konkan:** Mumbai is a natural gateway for families from Surat, Bharuch and the Konkan coast. We can quote a through ticket to Surat or Ahmedabad, or you can travel on by train or road. - **Allow for monsoon traffic:** in the rainy season, leave for the airport much earlier than you would in the dry months. Waterlogged roads can turn a 40-minute trip into a few hours. Planning a visit to Makkah and Madinah on the way home? See [Umrah Plus India](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-india/), or our guide to the [Umrah visa for Indian passport holders](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-visa-indian-passport/). ## Why book with us - **We compare airlines** and routes for your dates, including direct and one-stop options - **Clear baggage information** before you pay - **Flexible fares** and date changes where the airline allows - **Family and group bookings**, with seats together where possible - **Pay in instalments** on many fares - **Support from our UK team** by phone and WhatsApp ## Travel tips - Monsoon (June to September) can bring delays; allow extra time for connections. - October to March and the Eid holidays are peak times. - Combine your trip with Umrah with our [Umrah Plus India](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-india) packages. ## Visa and documents British passport holders need an Indian visa (the e-Visa covers most short trips); OCI cardholders do not need a visa. Rules can change, so check the latest on [GOV.UK entry requirements](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/india/entry-requirements) before you travel. ## Combine with Umrah Travelling to India? See [Umrah Plus India](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/umrah-plus-india), or ask us to add Umrah to your trip. ## How to book Send your dates, airports and number of passengers using the form on this page, call or WhatsApp us. We reply with the best options and price in writing. See all our [flights](https://umrahgateway.co.uk/flights). Last updated 2026-10-22.