Cheap flights from Manchester to Mumbai

January offers the lowest fares on this route, making it worth planning around winter travel. Prices gradually rise through spring and summer before settling again toward autumn. Weekday departures typically cost less than weekend flights throughout the year. School holidays and local festivals in Mumbai can affect availability during peak periods.

Full-service carriers like Emirates and Etihad Airways include meals and checked luggage as standard on connecting flights. Low-cost options such as EasyJet Europe require additional fees for baggage and seat selection. Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Egyptair, Aegean Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines each offer different routing patterns through their hubs. These varying service levels mean the total journey experience depends heavily on which carrier you select.

Chhatrapati S Maharaj airport sits about ten miles from central Mumbai with straightforward access to the city centre. Taxis and pre-booked transfers provide direct routes through traffic-heavy streets during peak hours. Public transport options include suburban rail connections that reach various parts of the city within an hour or two. Allow extra time for immigration procedures, particularly when arriving on longer connecting flights.

Currency

INR (₹)

Power sockets

Type C, D, G · 230 V

Language

Hindi, English

Emergency number

112, 100, 101

Calling code

+91

Internet domain

.in, .بھارت

Population of Mumbai

15.4 M (2018)

Time zone

UTC+05:30 (Asia/Kolkata)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Verify your connection timing if booking separate tickets with different airlines
• Confirm baggage allowance rules before adding checked luggage fees
• Check visa requirements and documentation needed for entry into India
• Consider how monsoon season might affect ground transportation in Mumbai