Flying from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).
The average time for a direct Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight is 12 hours 5 minutes.
Mumbai is five hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
The busiest route is from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Choose from 2 direct services every week. Air India operates a 7pm departure between MEL and BOM.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Melbourne to BOM.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can take a direct flight from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
When jetting out of MEL, you can catch a direct flight from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport with Air India.
Air India sees the most traveller bookings for flights from MEL to BOM.
Air India is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Melbourne to BOM with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between MEL and BOM include:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
67.71% of flights that take off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
You can arrive at AVV from the centre of Melbourne in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Unwind before your Melbourne to BOM flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can wake up and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving on schedule.
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near BOM:
Go where the road takes you with a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through Mumbai and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Mumbai. The time it takes to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
222 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. A return flight starts at 440 €. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Book one month before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Melbourne to BOM.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Melbourne to BOM.
Save on your flight from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is when most people book flights from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Visit Mumbai in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Melbourne to BOM plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Mumbai
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mumbai:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway Of India Mumbai are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Mumbai travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Explore more of India
You've seen Mumbai, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Travel about 121 kilometres south-east to Pune to check off its leading sights. From BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 225 kilometres north of Mumbai, Surat is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
