London, UKMumbai, India

Flights from London to Mumbai

Fares, airlines, flight time and both airports for LHR–BOM.

From $429 one-way · seen 11 Sept 2026
About 9h 31m nonstop
3 airlines with flights or fares
7,213 kmdistance
~9h 31mnonstop
from $429one-way, nonstop, seen 11 Sept 2026
Ultra long-haulroute

Route snapshot: London to Mumbai

London (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM) is 7,213 km, about 9h 31m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $429 with IndiGo (nonstop), departing 23 Sept 2026 — as of 11 Sept 2026.

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Fares seen

The lowest one-way fare seen was $429 with IndiGo (nonstop), departing 23 Sept 2026; with connections it dropped to $367. Checked 11 Sept 2026 — fares move daily.

Seasonality

Mumbai demand usually strengthens around October – March, which can push fares higher on this corridor.

Who flies it

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. More carriers may sell it with a connection.

Airlines flying London to Mumbai

Carriers on LHR–BOM according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 11 Sept 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ IndiGononstop fare seen✈ Air Indianonstop fare seen✈ Virgin Atlanticnonstop fare seen

London–Mumbai route intelligence

Updated analysis of the LHR–BOM corridor — distance, timing, and connecting options.

Route class
Long-haul
Distance
7,213 km
Flight time
9h 15m

Route profile

London (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM) is a long-haul corridor spanning approximately 7,213 km, with typical block time around 9h 15m.

Best time to book

Long-haul fares on this corridor are best booked 8-12 weeks ahead. Premium-economy upgrades are often cheapest at the 10-week mark.

Demand-spike calendar: Diwali (Oct/Nov) and the wedding season (Nov-Feb) drive enormous intra-India and inbound demand. Summer school break (May-June) sees outbound India price spikes toward leisure destinations.

Connecting hubs to compare

If a nonstop on the LHR–BOM corridor is sold out or overpriced, one-stop itineraries through Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) are typically the strongest alternatives — often 20-40% cheaper than nonstop, with 3-12 hours added to total journey time.

Visa & arrival

Passport-validity and visa requirements differ between UK and India — most arriving travellers need at least six months of remaining passport validity. Check AirConnect's visa checker for your nationality before booking, especially if you plan to connect through a third country en route.

Best time to fly to Mumbai

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The cool season (October–March) is the most comfortable nationwide. April–June is extremely hot in the plains. The monsoon (June–September) is vibrant but disrupts travel in some regions.

Peak season: October – March

Direct & Connecting Flights

Nonstop flights link London (LHR) and Mumbai (BOM), taking about 9h 31m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.

Fares & Price Guide

The lowest one-way fare seen on LHR–BOM was $429 USD (nonstop) as of 11 Sept 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.

About Mumbai, India

Flights arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). Best visited during October – March. See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.

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