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Niranta Airport Transit Hotel is the only onsite accommodation at Mumbai Airport, but there are several in the surrounding area where you can book a long term stay. JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar Airport, Hyatt Regency Mumbai Int’l Airport and ITC Maratha, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Mumbai are three hotels located within a mile of International Terminal 2 (Sahar Airport).

The most convenient mode of transport from Mumbai Airport to the city centre is taxi or hire car. There are trains from Andheri East railway station to the city, but you’ll need to take the BEST Bus 308 from the International Terminal to get there. This bus can also take you to the city, but must contend with road trafficm which can increase travel times significantly.

There are several foreign exchange offices at Mumbai Airport where you can buy local currency. Akbar Forex and Weizmann Forex are located on Level 2 of the International Terminal, while EBIX Cash is on Level 4. You should be able to find a few ATMs in the terminal as well.

Mumbai Airport is the main gateway to the Indian state of Maharashtra and services the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, which encompasses several districts such as Thane and Palghar. Among the many cities in the MMR region within proximity of the airport are Ambernath (29 miles), Badlapur (33 miles) and Khopoli (44 miles) away.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

4 airlines operate flights between London Heathrow Airport and Mumbai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Air India
• Virgin Atlantic
• IndiGo

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

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

• Air India: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: 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.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 60,379 return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with ₹ 68,854 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,801–₹ 9,473 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air India and Virgin Atlantic. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 6% 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 7% on the London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 65,940 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 70,392, a difference of ₹ 4,453. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 6 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai flights, with 42% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, Morning flights for 15%, and Night flights for 14%.

Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Bandra Kurla Complex, Juhu Beach, and Dadar Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai:

• Earliest: departs at 09:35 and lands at 18:59
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 06:29.

The flight takes about 9h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of ₹ 68,303. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai takes 9h 24m, covering 11,599 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.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 36,049, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Virgin Atlantic is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai flights are:

• Virgin Atlantic: 88% on time
• British Airways: 76% on time
• Air India: 60% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time.

Morning 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.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 59m, compared to 12h 47m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 12h 49m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Mumbai is 4 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Mumbai range from ₹ 58,558 to ₹ 82,651, with an average of ₹ 68,303 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 58,558 counts as a good deal.