Cheap flights to Mumbai
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Quick summary
Country
India
Continent
Asia
Airport
BOM
Currency
Indian rupee
Time zone
UTC+5:30
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Empires and cinema
Cheap flights to Mumbai, a century of history in one afternoon
Looking for cheap flights to Mumbai? You are heading for India's financial capital, home to the Reserve Bank of India and the BSE and NSE stock exchanges, and to Bollywood, one of the world's most prolific film industries. The city produces about 5% of India's GDP and a quarter of its industrial output, and its metropolitan region is home to well over 18 million people.
Bombay, then Mumbai
Portuguese in the 16th century, British from 1661 and leased to the East India Company in 1668, the city became the capital of Maharashtra in 1960. The Government of India made the name Mumbai official in November 1995. What makes it unique is how much of that story you can see in a single walk: a UNESCO-listed waterfront of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings, an imperial arch on the harbour and, an hour away by boat, a rock-cut island temple.
The waterfront
The Gateway of India, where the Raj arrived and left
A 26-meter arch on the harbour
Designed by George Wittet to mark the landing of King George V in 1911, the Indo-Saracenic Gateway of India had its foundation stone laid in 1913 and opened in 1924. On 28 February 1948, the last British troops to leave India marched out through it. Access is free, and the five jetties at its foot are where ferries leave for Elephanta.
Gothic and Art Deco
A UNESCO skyline from the Victorian age to the Jazz Age
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Still known to many as Victoria Terminus, the great railway station is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, listed together with the city's ensemble of Victorian Gothic and Art Deco buildings. India's first railway line, from Bombay to Thane, opened in 1853.
Marine Drive, the Queen's Necklace
This 3.6 km seafront promenade curves around the bay, lined with Art Deco buildings. Only Miami is said to have more beachfront Art Deco. For kulfi, head to Chowpatty.
Day trip
Elephanta Caves, a rock-cut temple island
The Elephanta Caves, carved between the 6th and 7th centuries, sit on an island about 7 km offshore. Ferries leave the Gateway of India every 30 minutes from 9 am, with the last boat back at 5:30 pm. The site is closed on Mondays. Allow half a day, and check the current entry and ferry fares with the Archaeological Survey of India and the ferry operator before you go.
Lunchboxes and street food
Vada pav, pav bhaji and the dabbawalas
| Street food | What to know |
|---|---|
| Vada pav | The city's signature snack, sold for very little from street carts |
| Pav bhaji | A street-food staple to add to the list |
| Bhelpuri and pani puri | Classic snacks to try alongside the rest |
| Kulfi | The place to finish is Chowpatty |
Eat like a Mumbaikar
The city's signature snack is the vada pav, sold for very little from street carts. Add pav bhaji, bhelpuri and pani puri, and finish with kulfi at Chowpatty.
A delivery system from 1890
Every day, around 5,000 dabbawalas move close to 200,000 lunchboxes across the city, a system founded in 1890 by Mahadeo Havaji Bachche. You will often hear that they make one error in six million deliveries; that figure is an unverified extrapolation, and no Six Sigma certificate was ever awarded. The real thing is impressive enough.
Beyond the postcards
Markets, laundries and a national park inside the city
The other Mumbai
Dhobi Ghat, the open-air laundry, Crawford Market and the street stalls of Colaba Causeway round out a first visit. Dharavi packs about a million people into some 2.4 km2, and guided walks often combine it with Dhobi Ghat and the dabbawalas. At the opposite extreme, Sanjay Gandhi National Park covers more than 100 km2 of green within the city limits.
Mumbai airports
Arriving in Mumbai and getting around
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International
The main airport, roughly 28 km from the center and 22 to 25 km from Colaba and the Gateway of India depending on the terminal. Count on 60 to 90 minutes by road to South Mumbai. A second airport, Navi Mumbai International, opened to commercial flights in December 2025.
The suburban railway carries about 7.5 million passengers a day, and the metro, whose first line opened in 2014, now includes Line 3 (Aqua), fully running since October 2025. Black-and-yellow taxis run on the meter, and app cabs are widely available.
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When to go
When to visit Mumbai?
November to February
The best time to visit. It is dry, and average lows drop to around 17 to 18 degrees C in January and February.
March to May
Still part of the dry season, which runs from October to May, before the monsoon arrives.
June to September
Monsoon season and the wettest months. A record 944 mm fell in a single day on 24 July 2005. Avoid the heaviest weeks if outdoor sights are your priority.
October
The rains are over, but October and November are the hottest months, with average highs around 34 degrees C.
In pictures
Mumbai in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Mumbai
Which airport do flights to Mumbai use?
Most flights land at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM), roughly 28 km from the center, so allow 60 to 90 minutes by road to South Mumbai. Navi Mumbai International, a second airport, opened to commercial flights in December 2025.
What's the best time to visit Mumbai?
November to February, during the dry season, when temperatures are at their mildest. The monsoon runs from June to September and brings very heavy rain.
How many days do you need in Mumbai?
Two to three days cover the waterfront, the Victorian Gothic and Art Deco district, the markets and the food. Add half a day for the Elephanta Caves.
Is Mumbai expensive?
Street food such as vada pav costs very little, and metered taxis and the suburban trains are cheap ways to get around. Guided tours and app cabs cost more, so your budget depends mostly on accommodation and how you travel.
How much does a flight to Mumbai usually cost?
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