Cheap flights from London to Mumbai

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Cheapest round-trip flights $558
Gulf Air 1 stop 29 hr Sun, Mar 15 — Sat, Mar 28
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $558
Cheapest one-way flight $345
Saudia 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Feb 26
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Mumbai is currently $345
Cheapest nonstop flights $561
IndiGo Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $561
Last-minute weekend getaway $633
Etihad 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Mumbai is currently $633
Cheapest business class flights $1,249
IndiGo 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Mar 5 — Wed, Mar 18
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $1,249
Fastest flight 8 hr 55 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to Mumbai takes 8 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights Every day There 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.
May
Cheapest
Typical prices: $480–660
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $660–1,700

Popular airlines from London to Mumbai

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $602
    Typical price: $740–1,500
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $573
    Typical price: $630–1,200
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
    116 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - BOM Every day
  • Virgin Atlantic
    Nonstop
    from $615
    Typical price: $670–1,450
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $561
    Typical price: $620–1,150
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
  • Emirates
    from $693
    Typical price: $770–1,450
    239 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - BOM Every day
  • Air Canada
    Nonstop
    from $606
    Typical price: $600–1,500
    4 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 48 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Mumbai

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM)
    Mumbai India 51 min 9 mi
  • Pune International Airport (PNQ)
    Pune India 3 hr 25 min 75 mi
  • Navi Mumbai International (NMI)
    Mumbai India 50 min 16 mi
  • Nashik International Airport (ISK)
    Nashik India 3 hr 58 min 106 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 $480 to $660.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $558. The cheapest one-way flight was with Saudia from $345.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $602, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 24.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $573, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $615, flying from Apr 24 to May 10.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $561, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $693, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from London to Mumbai is $606, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai starts at $558 from Sun, Mar 15 to Sat, Mar 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $345 and departs on Thu, Feb 26.
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 21 nonstop flights per week. British Airways flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 239 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) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Mumbai are:
  • Air India offers 14 nonstop flights and 116 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM) .
  • 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) .
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 $558. The cheapest one-way flight was with Saudia from $345.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $602, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 24.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $573, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 11.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $615, flying from Apr 24 to May 10.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $561, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $693, flying from Feb 19 to Mar 4.
  • The cheapest Air Canada flight from London to Mumbai is $606, flying from Jan 26 to Feb 11.
British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic, IndiGo and Air Canada fly direct from London to Mumbai.
  • There are 21 British Airways direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Air India 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 $633 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic, IndiGo and Air Canada fly direct from London to Mumbai.
  • There are 21 British Airways direct flights from London to Mumbai per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Air India 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 $561 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 18 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 $1,249 from Thu, Mar 5 to Wed, Mar 18 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Mumbai start at $558 from Sun, Mar 15 to Sat, Mar 28.
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 $633 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Etihad.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Mumbai at price $633 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
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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