Cheap flights from London to Mumbai

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from London to Mumbai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $621
Saudia 1 stop 14 hr Sun, May 10 — Sun, May 24
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $621
Cheapest one-way flight $403
Etihad, Akasa Air 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Mumbai is currently $403
Cheapest nonstop flights $734
Virgin Atlantic Nonstop 10 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Fri, Jul 10
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $734
Last-minute weekend getaway $770
Gulf Air 1 stop 31 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Mumbai is currently $770
Cheapest business class flights $1,483
IndiGo 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $1,483
Fastest flight 9 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to Mumbai takes 9 hr 15 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $510–690
December
Most expensive
Typical prices: $660–1,700

Popular airlines from London to Mumbai

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $873
    Typical price: $740–1,600
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $783
    Typical price: $620–1,250
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
    155 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - BOM Every day
  • Virgin Atlantic
    Nonstop
    from $734
    Typical price: $710–1,500
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $812
    Typical price: $600–1,250
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOM Every day
  • Emirates
    from $713
    Typical price: $740–1,350
    164 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - BOM Every day
  • SWISS
    from $1,220
    Typical price: $850–1,600
    54 weekly connecting flights
    LCY, LGW, LHR - BOM Every day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 46 min 14 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 4 min 30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 25 min 25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 7 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Mumbai

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM)
    Mumbai India 48 min 9 mi
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI)
    Navi Mumbai India 50 min 16 mi
  • Pune International Airport (PNQ)
    Pune India 3 hr 25 min 75 mi
  • Nashik International Airport (ISK)
    Nashik India 3 hr 54 min 106 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Mumbai

The cheapest flights from London to Mumbai are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $510 to $690.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai recently found on Google Flights was with Saudia from $621. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, Akasa Air from $403.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $873, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $783, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $734, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 10.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $812, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 25.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $713, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from London to Mumbai is $1,220, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 13.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai starts at $621 from Sun, May 10 to Sun, May 24. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $403 and departs on Thu, May 7.
9 hr 15 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 164 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 155 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) .
  • SWISS offers 54 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from London City Airport (LCY) , London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , 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 Saudia from $621. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad, Akasa Air from $403.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $873, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $783, flying from May 28 to Jun 10.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $734, flying from Jun 25 to Jul 10.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $812, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 25.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $713, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from London to Mumbai is $1,220, flying from Jun 29 to Jul 13.
British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo 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.
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 $770 is offered by Gulf Air from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.
British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo 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.
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 $734 from Thu, Jun 25 to Fri, Jul 10 with Virgin Atlantic.
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 $1,483 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Mumbai start at $621 from Sun, May 10 to Sun, May 24.
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 $770 from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27 with Gulf Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Mumbai at price $770 is offered by Gulf Air from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.
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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