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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai:

• Earliest: departs at 01:05 and lands at 04:21
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 03:11.

The flight takes about 3h 16m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai takes 3h 16m, covering 1,224 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai range from £210 to £324, with an average of £260 over the past 12 months. Anything below £210 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £260 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £132 return via Kochi (COK), compared with £266 for direct.

Etihad Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while IndiGo has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Abu Dhabi to Mumbai flights are:

• Etihad Airways: 76% on time
• IndiGo: 75% on time
• Air India: 75% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £13–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Mumbai flights, with 62% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Morning flights for 13%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £190 to £1,732. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £123, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Mumbai route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 95% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £250 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £270, a difference of £20.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• IndiGo
• Air India Express
• Akasa Air

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 01m, compared to 9h 57m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 31m via Muscat Seeb (MCT).

Mumbai is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Cooperage Football Ground, and Wankhede Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Mumbai flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India Express: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.