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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul to Mumbai:

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 and lands at 19:28
• Latest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 03:18.

The flight takes about 6h 43m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul to Mumbai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul to Mumbai takes 6h 43m, covering 7,733 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Istanbul to Mumbai range from ₹ 32,616 to ₹ 51,623, with an average of ₹ 39,715 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 32,616 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 30,721 return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with ₹ 52,415 for direct.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul to Mumbai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Flights from Istanbul to Mumbai may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul to Mumbai route, 36% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

One-stop flights from Istanbul to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 55% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 25% of one-stop connections
• Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 5% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 28% on the Istanbul to Mumbai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 35,102 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 48,588, a difference of ₹ 13,486. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul and Mumbai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• IndiGo
• Turkish Airlines

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 11h 06m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 12h 11m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Mumbai is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul (India Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Gateway of India. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul to Mumbai flights:

• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.