Flying from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai is four hours 30 minutes behind Gold Coast and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your OOL to BOM flight.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you'd love to visit a new city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a well-known stop between OOL and BOM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight is 251 €. A round-trip fare right now is 717 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to BOM, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from OOL to BOM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights departing from Gold Coast Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Gold Coast Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Gold Coast. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 40 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're getting in on a late Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these hotels near BOM:
Grab a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car and discover Mumbai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Mumbai. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Mumbai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Gold Coast Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for April if you'd like to explore Mumbai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OOL to BOM sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've visited Mumbai, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel around 451 kilometres north to Ahmedabad to tick off its leading sights. From Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home to Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Pune is another well-known destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. No journey is complete without seeing Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill.