₹ 24,182 Find Cheap Flights from Mumbai to London – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 01:40 and lands at 12:04
• Latest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 00:24.

The flight takes about 10h 24m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Mumbai to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Mumbai to London takes 10h 24m, covering 11,562 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 London range from ₹ 59,256 to ₹ 82,587, with an average of ₹ 68,626 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 59,256 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the ₹ 68,626 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 52,012 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with ₹ 73,299 for direct.

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

• British Airways: 84% on time
• Virgin Atlantic: 82% on time
• Air Canada: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 5,259–₹ 9,595 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 London flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Night flights for 14%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Mumbai to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 24,595, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around ₹ 668:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around ₹ 808:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,010:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around ₹ 1,034:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around ₹ 945:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Flights from Mumbai to London usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 London route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Zurich (ZRH) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Mumbai to London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 66,596 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 72,834, a difference of ₹ 6,237.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• British Airways
• Air India
• Virgin Atlantic
• IndiGo

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 05m, compared to 12h 40m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 13h 01m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, London Bridge, and Big Ben. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mumbai to London flights:

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

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

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

If you would like to stay close to the airport before an early morning flight from Mumbai to London, there are 5 hotels all within 5 minutes of the airport and all offering free airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, if you are flying from Terminal 2, Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge is located in the airport inside the terminal and you can book a room for 4, 7 or 24 hours.

Passengers who would like to freshen up after a long flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow airport can do so at one of the showers available at the airport. They are can be used for a fee at the Plaza Premium Lounges in Terminals 2 and 3, at the Travellers Lounge in Terminal 3, and at the Aspire Lounge & Spa at Terminal 5.

A lot of different bus lines and coaches operate from the airport throughout the day, and if you are catching a bus, you should head to the central bus station located close to Terminals 2 and 3. If you are catching the tube, you will find 3 underground stations at the airport, one close to Terminal 2 and 3, one at Terminal 4 and the third at Terminal 5. Trains depart about every 10 minutes and can get you to the city centre in under an hour.

Smoking rooms can be easily found at the Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji airport – in fact there are over 15 locations spread through terminals 1B, 1C, and 2. Smoking is not permitted inside any of the London airports. Instead there are designated smoking areas outside the terminals that you can access once you’ve exited the airport building.

The flight from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to London Airports (LON) is relatively long, so opting for a superior cabin class is a good way to ensure comfort. For instance, Kuwait Airways provides passengers with the choice of a Business Class cabin. This comes with extra leg room and a fully reclining seat, ensuring you can get the rest you need before arrival.

If you are environmentally conscious, you can seek out flights that release less CO2. For example, Air India operates this route releasing about 73% less carbon dioxide than the average airline. Therefore, instead of 1637 kg CO2 being released per passenger, this airline releases about 435 kg.

Once you land at a London airport, it’s easy to get to a range of nearby towns and cities. For example, you can drive to Norwich from Stansted Airport (STN) in about 1h 30min, from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Swindon in around 1 hour, and from Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Brighton in approximately 40min.

Even though you can choose a direct flight on this route, there are also indirect options, which you might find more convenient. For example, Lufthansa completes this route with a transfer at Munich Airport (MUC), which is one of the hubs for this airline.