Travelling from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 10 minutes.
Mumbai is three hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Flights from NRT to BOM start at 11:15 — the earliest with ANA. The latest departure is at 12:25 with ANA. In total, there are six weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your NRT to BOM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Mumbai (and then discovering more of India!) is easy with ANA (All Nippon Airways). This popular airline offers direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with ANA (All Nippon Airways) on this route.
ANA (All Nippon Airways) is the most punctual carrier that offers NRT to BOM flights. A reliable 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport. Just 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 NRT and BOM:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of the flights that depart from Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Tokyo Narita Airport from central Tokyo, it'll take about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of around 1 hour on public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near NRT. Whether you're taking an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
If you have a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near BOM:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental to explore Mumbai and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport. To avoid the crowds, 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 Tokyo Narita Airport to Mumbai Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from NRT to BOM around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Mumbai. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai, Pune is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.