Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IAD to BOM flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between IAD and BOM:
San Francisco International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
At the moment, ر.ق. 1,294 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 2,517. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from IAD to BOM if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAD to BOM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
74.39% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to IAD? If you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Consider booking a hotel near BOM if you have a late Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car and discover Mumbai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are well-known companies to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
From Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Mumbai. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for April if you'd like to go to Mumbai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to BOM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've experienced Mumbai. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai, Pune is another favourite stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill.
