Cheap flights from London to Mumbai

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Cheapest round-trip flights$543
Gulf Air1 stop14 hrSun, May 10 — Tue, May 26
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $543
Cheapest one-way flight$379
Gulf Air1 stop30 hrWed, Jun 3
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Mumbai is currently $379
Cheapest nonstop flights$554
IndiGoNonstop10 hrThu, May 7 — Wed, May 20
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $554
Last-minute weekend getaway$631
Etihad1 stop29 hrThu, Mar 19 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Mumbai is currently $631
Cheapest business class flights$1,258
IndiGo1 stop29 hrThu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $1,258
Fastest flight8 hr 55 minThe fastest nonstop flight from London to Mumbai takes 8 hr 55 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Mumbai is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Prices in January are usually between $500 and $680.

Popular airlines from London to Mumbai

  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $615
    Typical price: $610–1,200
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
    173 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - BOMEvery day
  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $687
    Typical price: $720–1,500
    17 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
  • Virgin Atlantic
    Nonstop
    from $666
    Typical price: $660–1,400
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $554
    Typical price: $590–1,150
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
  • Air Canada
    Nonstop
    from $1,449
    Typical price: $620–1,400
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat
  • Emirates
    from $703
    Typical price: $750–1,400
    166 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - BOMEvery day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    LondonUnited Kingdom47 min14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 5 min30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 26 min25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 8 min27 mi

Popular airports near Mumbai

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM)
    MumbaiIndia51 min9 mi
  • Pune International Airport (PNQ)
    PuneIndia3 hr 26 min75 mi
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI)
    Navi MumbaiIndia49 min16 mi
  • Nashik International Airport (ISK)
    NasikIndia3 hr 55 min106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Mumbai

The cheapest flights from London to Mumbai are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $475 to $650.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $543. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $379.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $615, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $687, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $666, flying from May 17 to May 30.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $554, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from London to Mumbai is $1,449, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 27.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $703, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai starts at $543 from Sun, May 10 to Tue, May 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $379 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.
8 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from London to Mumbai.
Mumbai has a tropical climate, with hot and humid weather. Although a year-round destination, peak travel periods include May–Jun, just before the torrential Jun–Sep monsoon rains. Ganesh Chaturthi (Aug/Sep, dates vary) celebrates the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh and has huge processions. Dec–Jan, also a popular time to visit, is dry, with warm days and mild evenings. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival (Feb) brings visual arts, music, dance, literature and more to various points around the city.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Mumbai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Mumbai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Mumbai.

In terms of nonstop flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 17 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM).

In terms of flights, Air India is the most popular. Air India offers 15 nonstop flights and 173 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM).

Other popular airlines flying from London to Mumbai are:
  • Virgin Atlantic offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Virgin Atlantic flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM).
  • IndiGo offers 7 nonstop flights per week. IndiGo flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM).
  • Air Canada offers 4 nonstop flights per week. Air Canada flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM).
  • Emirates offers 166 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Mumbai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $543. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $379.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $615, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $687, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $666, flying from May 17 to May 30.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $554, flying from May 7 to May 20.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from London to Mumbai is $1,449, flying from Mar 14 to Mar 27.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $703, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, IndiGo and Air Canada fly direct from London to Mumbai.
  • There are 15 Air India direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 British Airways direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 IndiGo direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Air Canada direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Mumbai at price $631 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, IndiGo and Air Canada fly direct from London to Mumbai.
  • There are 15 Air India direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 17 British Airways direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Virgin Atlantic direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 IndiGo direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 4 Air Canada direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from London to Mumbai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Mumbai start at $554 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20 with IndiGo.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Mumbai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Mumbai start at $1,258 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Mumbai start at $543 from Sun, May 10 to Tue, May 26.
To book business class trips from London to Mumbai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Mumbai starts at $631 from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23 with Etihad.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Mumbai at price $631 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Mar 19 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Mumbai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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