Cheap flights from Mumbai to London

Book well ahead for peak periods, and use the price calendar to compare months before you fix your dates, because fares on this route move with demand. May is the cheapest month in the calendar on this page, while prices are usually firmer around Christmas, UK school holidays, and the destination's summer. Midweek departures can be easier to price than weekend ones, though the difference varies by airline and season. If you can travel outside school holiday weeks, you are more likely to find lower fares and quieter cabins.

Air India is usually the first name travellers check on this route, followed by Virgin Atlantic and Emirates; Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Kuwait Airways, Royal Jordanian and Azerbaijan Airlines also appear in results, with Akasa Air and Air Arabia adding further choice. Direct flights operate on the route, but not every itinerary is nonstop, so connection time and total journey length deserve as much attention as fare. What is included varies by carrier and fare type, so compare checked baggage, seat selection and meals before you book rather than sorting on price alone.

Heathrow is the largest airport and has the widest choice of onward transport, though it can mean longer walks and queues; London City is the smallest and closest to central London, while Gatwick, Luton and Stansted sit further out with their own rail and coach links. Check which London airport your booking uses before you travel, because the transfer from a distant airport can erase a cheaper fare. Late-night arrivals need extra attention, since some rail and coach services thin out after midnight. If you have a tight onward plan, build in time for passport control and baggage reclaim.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of London

8.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check which London airport your fare uses and how you will reach your accommodation.
• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage and seat selection before paying.
• Check connection times and whether separate tickets leave you to re-check bags.
• Check passport and visa requirements for the United Kingdom before booking.
• Check school holiday and summer dates if you are flexible, because fares move with them.