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Flights from London to Mumbai

Nonstop flights from London (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM) take about 9h 31m (7,213 km). IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic fly it. Lowest fare seen: $510 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Mumbai

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Airport transfer

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Airlines flying London to Mumbai

Carriers on LHR–BOM according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

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

London to Mumbai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $678 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $300. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$69429 Oct 2026 · Air India$343 · 2 stops30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$6788 Nov 2026 · Air India$300 · 3 stops8 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$8238 Dec 2026 · British Airways$364 · 2 stops8 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$7314 Jan 2027 · Virgin Atlantic$357 · 2 stops5 Jan 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $300 in November 2026, against $357 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (London to Mumbai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Mumbai

Based on weather and travel conditions in India

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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

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Frequently asked questions — London to Mumbai flights

How long is the flight from London to Mumbai?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to Mumbai (BOM) takes about 9h 31m, covering 7,213 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is London from Mumbai by air?
The great-circle distance between London Heathrow Airport and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is 7,213 km (4,482 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from London to Mumbai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LHR–BOM route include IndiGo, Air India and Virgin Atlantic. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from London to Mumbai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LHR–BOM was $510 USD with IndiGo (nonstop), departing 12 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Mumbai?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $300 one-way, against $364 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from London to Mumbai?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $363 with 3 stops against $510 nonstop, a saving of $147. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from UK to India?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter India visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Mumbai?
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.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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