Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Mumbai

This information is correct as of August 2016

Airlines that fly from Birmingham to Mumbai

No airlines currently offer direct flights from Birmingham to Mumbai. Indirect flights are available with other airlines including Emirates via Dubai, Air France via Paris, Lufthansa via Frankfurt, Air India via Delhi and Qatar Airways via Doha.

Alternatively, you can fly direct from London. Search flights from London to Mumbai now.

Terminal Information – Departing

This is only a guideline. Always check your boarding pass for up-to-date terminal information.

The departure lounge at Birmingham Airport has a good range of shops, restaurants and bars. There are shops selling travel essentials (Dixons Travel, Boots) as well as high street fashion brands (Superdry, Next). If you're hungry you can grab a quick snack at McDonalds or Deli Hub, while thirsty travellers can toast their trip with a glass of fizz at Blanc et Norir. Wi-Fi is available throughout the airport, and there are two pay-in lounges: No.1 Traveller and Aspire Lounge.

Terminal Information – Arriving

Unless your connecting flight is in Delhi or Amritsar, you'll arrive at Mumbai's international terminal. The easiest way to reach the centre of Mumbai from either terminal is to get a prepaid taxi coupon from one of the booths in the arrivals area. This should cost no more than 600* INR. Buses are also available (lines 337 and 308) which take you to the nearest train station at Andheri.

Practical Information

Try to arrive at Birmingham Airport no later than 2.5 hours before your flight to Mumbai is scheduled to depart. To visit India, your passport must be:

· Machine readable (chipped)

· Have at least two blank pages

· Be valid for at least 180 days from the date you arrive in India.

You also need a visa. e-Tourist Visas are available and you can apply for these online. Once you arrive, customs might ask to see proof of onward travel. Book your flights from Mumbai and print off your confirmation email before you go.

You should visit your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before you fly to Mumbai to check whether or not you need any vaccinations. Dengue fever is a risk, so make sure you wear plenty of insect repellent and sleep under a net to avoid mosquito bites.

What to expect in Mumbai

Mumbai is 4.5 hours ahead of Birmingham. The currency is the Indian Rupee. The climate in Mumbai is very different to that of Birmingham: it's hot all year round! The best time to visit is during the cooler season (October to March) where temperatures tend to sit around 24-29°C on average. Monsoon season lasts from June until September. These months are very hot and humid, and there's a huge chance of torrential rain. This can flood the roads, making travel difficult and unpleasant. The cost of living in Mumbai is a lot lower than in Birmingham. Dinner for two in a mid-range restaurant costs just over £10* on average, while a pint of local beer will set you back about £1.30*. You can get a bus ticket for 17p, or a 5km taxi journey for less than £1.50*.

Read our Mumbai Guide for all the tips, advice and inspiration you need to start planning your trip.

*Prices subject to change