Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Pemba Airport (POL): what you need to know
Pemba's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Pemba three hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Your BOM to POL flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Pemba Airport (POL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Pemba Airport flight is 627 €. A return fare is currently 1.361 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BOM to POL. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Pemba Airport.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
When it comes to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.63% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from central Mumbai, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BOM? If you're catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Pemba Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Pemba Airport (POL)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Pemba Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near POL instead:
Getting from Pemba Airport (POL) to central Pemba
From Pemba Airport, Pemba is approximately 3 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Pemba Airport (POL)
April is the busiest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Pemba Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Pemba in January.
The warmest month in Pemba is December, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Pemba Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to POL in July. Temperatures average between 20ºC (68ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mozambique
Pemba is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Mozambique waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres south-west of Pemba, a visit to Nampula will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Mozambique National Ethnographic Museum, Rio Muhala and Parque Da Cidade De Nampula.
Your trip through Mozambique wouldn't feel complete without exploring Nacala. Mesquita Central de Nacala and Casa distrital de cultura are among the highlights in this destination, which is around 177 kilometres south of Pemba.
