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

• Earliest: departs at 01:40 and lands at 12:17
• Latest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 00:37.

The flight takes about 10h 37m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Mumbai to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Mumbai to London takes 10h 37m, covering 4,464 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 Mumbai to London range from £463 to £645, with an average of £536 over the past 12 months. Anything below £463 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the £536 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £396 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with £583 for direct.

British Airways is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Virgin Atlantic has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mumbai to London flights are:

• British Airways: 84% on time
• Virgin Atlantic: 82% on time
• Air Canada: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £59–£75 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mumbai to London flights, with 58% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Night flights for 14%, and Evening flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Mumbai to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £190, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Flights from Mumbai to London usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Mumbai to London route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Mumbai to London. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £521 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £569, a difference of £49.

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 Mumbai and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Air India
• Virgin Atlantic
• IndiGo

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 13m, compared to 13h via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 13h 06m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

London is 4 hours behind Mumbai (British Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Mumbai to London flights:

• Virgin Atlantic: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom
• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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:

• Virgin Atlantic: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air India: 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.

If you would like to stay close to the airport before an early morning flight from Mumbai to London, there are 5 hotels all within 5 minutes of the airport and all offering free airport shuttle transfers. Alternatively, if you are flying from Terminal 2, Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge is located in the airport inside the terminal and you can book a room for 4, 7 or 24 hours.

Passengers who would like to freshen up after a long flight from Mumbai to London Heathrow airport can do so at one of the showers available at the airport. They are can be used for a fee at the Plaza Premium Lounges in Terminals 2 and 3, at the Travellers Lounge in Terminal 3, and at the Aspire Lounge & Spa at Terminal 5.

A lot of different bus lines and coaches operate from the airport throughout the day, and if you are catching a bus, you should head to the central bus station located close to Terminals 2 and 3. If you are catching the tube, you will find 3 underground stations at the airport, one close to Terminal 2 and 3, one at Terminal 4 and the third at Terminal 5. Trains depart about every 10 minutes and can get you to the city centre in under an hour.

Smoking rooms can be easily found at the Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji airport – in fact there are over 15 locations spread through terminals 1B, 1C, and 2. Smoking is not permitted inside any of the London airports. Instead there are designated smoking areas outside the terminals that you can access once you’ve exited the airport building.

For those that arrive late at night or early in the morning in London, you may want to stay at an airport hotel before you continue your journey. For instance, there is Aerotel close to the terminal at Heathrow Airport (LHR), Courtyard by Marriott at Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Holiday Inn Express at London City Airport (LCY).

If you want superior comfort during your long journey from Mumbai to London, you can opt for an airline that has exclusive cabin classes. For example, Vistara provides business-class seating to some passengers, which means you can fully recline in your seat for a more comfortable sleep.

If you want to reduce your impact on the environment, you should opt for a flight that has lower carbon emissions. For instance, Air India completes this route releasing about 73% fewer emissions than the average airline.

You can use the KAYAK search filter to find flights that provide internet to passengers. For example, Vistara offers Wi-Fi on board the flight, so you can stay in contact with loved ones for the duration.