Traveling from Munich Airport (MUC) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport is 7 hours 55 minutes.
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Mumbai four hours 30 minutes ahead of Munich.
You can choose from seven weekly Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport flights. The 11:40 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 12:30.
Leave enough time to make your MUC to BOM flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Traveling to Mumbai (and then discovering more of India!) is a snap with Lufthansa. This popular airline offers direct flights from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport.
Lufthansa is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for MUC to BOM flights is Lufthansa.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between MUC and BOM include:
Istanbul Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Munich Airport (MUC) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
AED 995 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Return flights start from AED 1,977. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MUC to BOM if you book early. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from MUC to BOM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Munich Airport (MUC)
79% of flights that depart Munich Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Munich Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near MUC. Whether you have an early flight from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Consider booking a hotel near BOM if you're taking a late Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and explore beyond Mumbai's usual tourist stops.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Mumbai Airport around four weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Mumbai in March.
Before locking in your flight from Munich Airport to Mumbai Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MUC to BOM in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Mumbai. Around 451 kilometers away to the north, its top attractions include Akshardham Temple, Center of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Pune is another well-known destination in India and is around 121 kilometers south-east of Mumbai. No journey is complete without a visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.