MAN → BOM
Manchester to Mumbai
- Route
- MAN → BOM
- Distance
- 4,559 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 9h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 13 hours–15 hours
- Arrive at
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5:30
Leaving from Manchester
The north’s biggest airport, with its own railway station and direct trains across the north of England. Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad and Turkish Airlines are among the carriers connecting Manchester to South Asia, Africa and the Far East.
Arriving in Mumbai
India’s commercial capital on the Arabian Sea, from the Gateway of India to Marine Drive.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Best time to go: november to February; the monsoon (June–September) brings very heavy rain.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Mumbai
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Newcastle
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Manchester to Mumbai?
- The two airports are about 4,559 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9h 30m. With one connection, most journeys take 13 hours to 15 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Manchester to Mumbai?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.