Flying from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
To ensure you get on your flight from Melbourne to BOM, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to BOM departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
MEL is about 24 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 63% land on schedule at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is about 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting to the airport on time before your Melbourne to BOM flight is so much easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel gives you a head start on the journey.
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Avalon Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
About Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BOM:
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight.
Getting from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 24 kilometres from the centre of Mumbai. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Right now, $402 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $744. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Melbourne to BOM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. December is the quietest month to go to Mumbai. February is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Before locking in your Melbourne to BOM plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 34ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC and 31ºC.
More about Mumbai
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mumbai:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive View Sunset Point are essential stops on your Mumbai itinerary.
Explore more of India
Pune is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Mumbai. Around 121 kilometres away to the southeast, its best attractions include BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Around 225 kilometres north of Mumbai, Surat is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev and BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir Trust.