Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your PHL to BOM flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Mumbai Airport. These are the top stopovers between PHL and BOM:
London Heathrow Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Mumbai Airport flight is $755. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,404. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PHL to BOM, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Mumbai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Philadelphia International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mumbai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near PHL:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
If you're arriving on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Mumbai Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near BOM:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Mumbai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and see more of Mumbai and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks in advance.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mumbai Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Mumbai. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you want to go to Mumbai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to BOM sometime then if you'd rather 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 seen Mumbai. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Pune is another standout destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. No journey is complete without a visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.