H1: Flights to Mumbai
Visiting family in Dadar or Borivali, joining a wedding in Juhu or meeting clients at Bandra Kurla Complex? Tell us which UK airport suits you and your travel dates, and our team will set direct fares against connecting ones, explain what luggage each includes and walk you through the trade-offs before you pay.
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Direct Routes, connections and entry rules
H2: UK to Mumbai Direct Flights: Heathrow Airlines and Connecting Routes
Your departure airport decides the route. Direct flights leave only from London Heathrow (LHR), where Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways fly non-stop to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) every day. From Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham or Gatwick, you change planes once on one ticket. Visitors with British passports need an Indian e-visa; OCI cardholders are exempt.
BA, Air India or Virgin Atlantic: which non-stop?
Air India flies from Heathrow Terminal 2 (Star Alliance), Virgin Atlantic from Terminal 3 (SkyTeam) and BA usually from Terminal 5 (oneworld), so points collectors can pick by alliance. IndiGo, the fourth carrier, suspends its Heathrow flights from 25 October 2026.
Not near Heathrow?
Northern, Midlands and Scottish travellers usually book Qatar Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Etihad, Lufthansa or KLM on one ticket rather than self-transferring, with bags checked to BOM. Air India's Birmingham to Delhi flight connects to Mumbai, and rail or coach to Heathrow opens up the non-stops.
Weather, festivals and timing
October to March is dry, with lower humidity from December to February, while monsoon rain soaks June to September. Fares climb in UK school holidays and around Christmas, Diwali and Ganesh Chaturthi. Mumbai is GMT+5:30, or 4.5 hours ahead in UK summer time.
Paperwork to sort first
Apply on indianvisaonline.gov.in, the official e-visa site, unless you hold an OCI or e-OCI card. Passports need six months' validity beyond arrival and two blank pages. File India's e-arrival card online up to 72 hours before landing plus, for now, the Air Suvidha health declaration up to 24 hours before.
From Terminal 2 into the city
UK flights arrive at Terminal 2, Sahar, linked by the underground Aqua Line metro to Churchgate and Cuffe Parade, with prepaid taxis for the suburbs. Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) is a separate airport with no UK flights.
Choosing a base: Colaba, Bandra or Juhu
Colaba and Fort put you near the Gateway of India and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya museum. Bandra has seafront cafes by the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, Juhu's beach hotels are close to the airport, and Bandra Kurla Complex suits business trips.
Call 020 7871 4545 to compare Heathrow non-stops with one-change fares from an airport nearer home.
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Explore the Gateway of India
At Apollo Bunder, the Gateway of India frames Mumbai Harbour with its monumental basalt arch, intricate stonework and lively waterfront promenade.
Mumbai’s Historic Railway Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus blends Victorian Gothic architecture with Indian craftsmanship; admire its central dome, intricate carvings and historic railway frontage.
Visit Haji Ali Dargah on the Coast
Haji Ali Dargah stands on a small islet off Worli, where its white shrine and sea causeway create a distinctive Mumbai landmark.
Admire Siddhivinayak Temple
In Prabhadevi, Siddhivinayak Temple honours Lord Ganesha, drawing worshippers to its distinctive multi-tiered building and an enduring tradition of devotion.
Explore the Historic Crawford Market
Crawford Market, also called Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, combines a historic clock tower and arched entrances with Mumbai’s longstanding trading culture.
Experience Mumbai’s Marine Drive
Marine Drive traces Mumbai’s Arabian Sea waterfront, where a sweeping promenade, coastal skyline and neighbouring Art Deco buildings reflect the city’s heritage.
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Frequently asked questions about flights to Mumbai
Is IndiGo still flying from London to Mumbai?
No. IndiGo suspends all its Heathrow flights, Mumbai included, from 25 October 2026, as it hands back the leased wide-body jets it used, and plans to return once its own Airbus A350s arrive. Its Manchester route ended on 31 August 2026. Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways keep flying Heathrow to Mumbai non-stop.
Which Heathrow terminal do Mumbai flights leave from?
It depends on the airline. Air India uses Terminal 2, Virgin Atlantic flies from Terminal 3 and British Airways normally leaves from Terminal 5. If your ticket is a codeshare, the operating airline decides the terminal, so check the operated-by line on your booking before you travel.
Can I fly from Manchester to Mumbai?
Yes, with one change. No airline flies Manchester to Mumbai non-stop, so travellers connect on one ticket with Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM or Air France. Others take the train to Heathrow and fly non-stop with Air India, Virgin Atlantic or British Airways instead.
Can I fly into Mumbai and return from Delhi or Goa?
Yes. With an open-jaw ticket you land in Mumbai and fly back to the United Kingdom from another Indian city, such as Delhi, Goa or Kochi. Air India and several connecting airlines sell these routes, and the fare can be close to a standard return while saving a journey back.
Is Mumbai the same city as Bombay?
Yes. Bombay, the capital of Maharashtra, was officially renamed Mumbai in 1995, after Mumbadevi, the city's patron goddess. Some names keep the old form, including the Bombay High Court and the airport code BOM, so you may see both when searching for flights and hotels.
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