Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your EDI to BOM flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Mumbai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between EDI and BOM include:
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Of the departures from Edinburgh Airport, 73% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Edinburgh Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mumbai Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Edinburgh Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and explore beyond Mumbai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mumbai Airport is March, while November is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Mumbai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you'd like to visit Mumbai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BOM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Mumbai. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in India, head for Pune, roughly 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple are among the biggest draws.