Flying from Mauritius Airport (MRU) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Mumbai one hour 30 minutes ahead of Port Louis.
Flights from MRU to BOM start from 10:00 — the first with Air India. The last service of the day is at 17:05 with Air Mauritius. Overall, you can choose from 11 weekly Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MRU to BOM flight.
Travelling during a peak time like December? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air India has direct flights from Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Mumbai — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air India on this route.
Air India ranks as the top on-time carrier for MRU to BOM flights, with 87.36% of services arriving as scheduled.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between MRU and BOM:
Dubai Airport
Jeddah Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Handy information about Mauritius Airport (MRU)
74% of flights that leave from Mauritius Airport land at their destination on time.
To get to Mauritius Airport from central Port Louis, it'll take around 50 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MRU. Whether you have an early flight from Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Consider staying in a hotel close to BOM if you have a late Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mumbai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Mumbai Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Mumbai in March.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Mauritius Airport to Mumbai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from MRU to BOM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
You've visited Mumbai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 451 kilometres north to Ahmedabad to tick off its top sights. From Akshardham Temple to Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, there's plenty to keep you busy.
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 BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.