Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Edinburgh is five hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your BOM to EDI flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between BOM and EDI include:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
£164 is currently the best price for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight. Return flights start at £374. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from BOM to EDI, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from BOM to EDI.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mumbai Airport, data shows 56% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Mumbai Airport is around 24 kms (15 miles) from central Mumbai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BOM:
Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
If you have a late Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near EDI:
Hit the road running by picking up a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz to explore Edinburgh and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Edinburgh Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Edinburgh. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Edinburgh in March.
Before locking in your flight from Mumbai Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from BOM to EDI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
You've done Edinburgh, now it's time to discover other corners of the United Kingdom. Travel around 290 kms (180 miles) south to Manchester to tick off its top attractions. From Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour to The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Birmingham is another sought-after destination in the United Kingdom and is around 402 kms (250 miles) south of Edinburgh. No trip is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.