Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai is five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you get on your SYD to BOM flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SYD and BOM include:
San Francisco International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Right now, ر.ق. 910 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ر.ق. 1,729. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to BOM if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SYD to BOM by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Book a hotel close to BOM if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and experience more of Mumbai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport about four weeks in advance.
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 reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Mumbai in April.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to BOM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 20ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
You've seen Mumbai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey 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 full itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai, Pune is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill.
