Cheap flights from London to Mumbai

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Cheapest round-trip flights$552
Gulf Air1 stop14 hrSun, Sep 13 — Tue, Sep 29
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $552
Cheapest one-way flight$368
Gulf Air1 stop30 hrWed, Sep 16
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Mumbai is currently $368
Cheapest nonstop flights$651
Virgin AtlanticNonstop10 hrThu, Sep 10 — Wed, Sep 23
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $651
Last-minute weekend getaway$667
Gulf Air1 stop14 hrFri, Jun 26 — Mon, Jun 29
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Mumbai is currently $667
Cheapest business class flights$1,637
IndiGo1 stop30 hrThu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 29
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Mumbai is currently $1,637
Fastest flight9 hr 15 minThe fastest nonstop flight from London to Mumbai takes 9 hr 15 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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $500–670
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $650–880

Popular airlines from London to Mumbai

  • British Airways
    Nonstop
    from $743
    Typical price: $760–1,600
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
  • Air India
    Nonstop
    from $696
    Typical price: $620–1,250
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
    90 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - BOMEvery day
  • Virgin Atlantic
    Nonstop
    from $651
    Typical price: $740–1,500
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
  • IndiGo
    Nonstop
    from $679
    Typical price: $600–1,300
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
    28 weekly connecting flights
    LHR - BOMEvery day
  • Emirates
    from $738
    Typical price: $720–1,300
    185 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - BOMEvery day
  • SWISS
    from $745
    Typical price: $850–1,550
    52 weekly connecting flights
    LCY, LGW, LHR - BOMEvery day

Popular airports near London

  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 5 min30 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 25 min25 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    LondonUnited Kingdom1 hr 8 min27 mi
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    LondonUnited Kingdom35 min7 mi

Popular airports near Mumbai

  • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM)
    MumbaiIndia46 min9 mi
  • Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI)
    Navi MumbaiIndia50 min16 mi
  • Pune International Airport (PNQ)
    PuneIndia3 hr 2 min75 mi
  • Nashik International Airport (ISK)
    NashikIndia3 hr 50 min106 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 $500 to $670.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai recently found on Google Flights was with Gulf Air from $552. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $368.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $743, flying from Sep 18 to Oct 4.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $696, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $651, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 23.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $679, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $738, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 9.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from London to Mumbai is $745, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Mumbai starts at $552 from Sun, Sep 13 to Tue, Sep 29. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $368 and departs on Wed, Sep 16.
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 185 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 90 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 and 28 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Mumbai (BOM).
  • SWISS offers 52 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 Gulf Air from $552. The cheapest one-way flight was with Gulf Air from $368.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from London to Mumbai is $743, flying from Sep 18 to Oct 4.
  • The cheapest Air India flight from London to Mumbai is $696, flying from Sep 3 to Sep 16.
  • The cheapest Virgin Atlantic flight from London to Mumbai is $651, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 23.
  • The cheapest IndiGo flight from London to Mumbai is $679, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 7.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Mumbai is $738, flying from Aug 27 to Sep 9.
  • The cheapest SWISS flight from London to Mumbai is $745, flying from Sep 10 to Sep 23.
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 $667 is offered by Gulf Air from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29.
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 $651 from Thu, Sep 10 to Wed, Sep 23 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 $1,637 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 29 with IndiGo.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Mumbai start at $552 from Sun, Sep 13 to Tue, Sep 29.
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 $667 from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29 with Gulf Air.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Mumbai at price $667 is offered by Gulf Air from Fri, Jun 26 to Mon, Jun 29.
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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