Flying from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
A direct flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport takes an average of 12 hours 1 minute. The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which makes it 5 hours 30 minutes behind Melbourne.
Every week, there are 4 flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, select the 00:50 Air India flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from MEL to BOM is 20:00 with Air India.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air India is your ticket to exploring Mumbai (and perhaps some other exciting parts of India!). Browse the direct flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport offered by this popular airline.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the MEL - BOM route include:
Changi International Airport
Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter India, contact your airline and the local embassy or consulate. They'll give you the most up-to-date details, including other paperwork you may need after booking your cheap ticket from MEL to BOM.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is $249. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $447. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from MEL to BOM by booking 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Traveling from central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport takes about 42 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometers in 28 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MEL? If you're on an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Reserve a hotel near BOM if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
From Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is approximately 18 kilometers away. It takes around 38 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Mumbai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for April if you want to visit Mumbai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MEL to BOM around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mumbai
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There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive are top attractions which should be on any good Mumbai itinerary.
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