Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Mumbai five hours 30 minutes ahead of Edinburgh.
Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to BOM flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between EDI and BOM:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
London Heathrow Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
187 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. Return flights start from 445 €. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from EDI to BOM, book early. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Finding cheap flights from EDI to BOM is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
67.94% of flights taking off from Edinburgh Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Edinburgh Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Edinburgh. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near EDI:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're coming in on a late Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near BOM:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and explore beyond Mumbai's usual tourist stops.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around four weeks before travelling.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to the centre of Mumbai has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Mumbai. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from EDI to BOM in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Mumbai, now it's time to explore other corners of India. Journey about 451 kilometres north to Ahmedabad to tick off its must-visit sights. From Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home to Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai, Pune is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill.
