Cheap Flights from Mumbai to Dubai

There are a lot of choices when it comes to direct flights from Mumbai to Dubai. You can find conveniently scheduled cheap flights from Mumbai to Dubai on SpiceJet, Air-India Express and flydubai, and other airlines that have connecting flights from Mumbai to Dubai include Jet Airways, Air India, Emirates and IndiGo.

All Mumbai to Dubai flights depart from Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM), and you should plan to arrive three hours before your flight. Note that Terminal 1 is a separate airport a couple of miles away, so if you've arrived at T1, you'll need some extra time to get to T2.

The airport in Mumbai offers a range of facilities, including stroller rentals, a play area and assistance for unaccompanied minors. Restaurants include Fresc Co Café, Burger King, Baker Street, Zambar and many more. If you'd rather spend your time shopping for last-minute gifts, there is Amrapali, Anand Prakash, Biba, Fab India and Kama Ayurvada, so no matter what you're looking for, you'll find it.

Before checking in for your cheap flights from Mumbai to Dubai, be sure you have a passport and all proper documentation to enter Dubai so that you can proceed to security without any delay. A return ticket and a visa are required for all passengers entering the country on flights from Mumbai to Dubai. Citizens of Canada, Australia and the U.S. are given a free 30-day visa on arrival. British and EU nationals are given a free 90-day visa on arrival.

Arriving in Dubai

After landing at Dubai International Airport (DXB), you'll find a well-organised travel hub that is easy to navigate. All Emirates flights arrive at Terminal 3, but if you're on another airline, you'll arrive at Terminal 1. Taxis are plentiful and reliable at Dubai Airport. All taxis are metred, and you'll need to pay in cash in the local currency; you can exchange currency easily on arrival. Car rental from the airport is another option for transport.

Weather in Dubai and Mumbai

Mumbai is moderately hot with high humidity throughout the year. The hottest time is in May when temperatures can go over 30 °C, and the coolest time is in January when temperatures can dip as low as 24 °C.

A tropical desert climate is the best way to describe Dubai. May through October is summer, and it is very hot with temperatures reaching 40 °C or higher. The coolest time is December through February when daytime temperatures average 23 °C and nighttime temperatures may go as low as 14 °C.

Dubai is one and a half hours behind Mumbai, so when you land, you'll need to turn your watch back to be in sync with the locals.

Cost of Living Differences

The cost of living in Dubai is substantially higher than in Mumbai. Whether it's rent, groceries or dining out, you can expect prices to be anywhere from 80 to 200 percent higher when you travel from Mumbai to Dubai.