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

• Earliest: departs at 06:50 and lands at 14:07
• Latest: departs at 13:50 and lands at 21:07.

The flight takes about 7h 17m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Mumbai to Istanbul takes 7h 17m, 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 Mumbai to Istanbul range from ₹ 27,670 to ₹ 46,424, with an average of ₹ 34,966 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 27,670 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 40% above the route average of ₹ 34,966. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 28,777 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with ₹ 50,134 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 4,143–₹ 9,598 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

One-way fares from Mumbai to Istanbul are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 21,117, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Since Istanbul is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Istanbul Airport (IST) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,007:

• CIRCULAR
• Avec Car Rental
• Ok Mobility
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental

Near Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,177:

• Avec Car Rental
• CIRCULAR
• Final Rentals
• Autounion Car Rental
• ESSENCE CAR RENTAL

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

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.

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 Mumbai to Istanbul route, 52% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 21 minutes.

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

• Kuwait City (KWI) – 74% of one-stop connections
• Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Kuwait City (KWI) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Mumbai to Istanbul route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 32,156 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at ₹ 39,547, a difference of ₹ 7,391. 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 Mumbai and Istanbul. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• IndiGo

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 12m, compared to 10h 17m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 10h 29m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Istanbul are Taksim Square, Sultanahmet Meydani, and Istanbul Congress Center. These are among the most viewed places in Istanbul on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mumbai to Istanbul 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.