Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Lima Airport (LIM): what you need to know
The timezone in Lima is UTC-5, which is ten hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOM to LIM flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as November. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Lima Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between BOM and LIM:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Lima Airport (LIM)
Currently, £548 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Lima Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is £1,140. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BOM to LIM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Mumbai Airport to Lima Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of all flights leaving Mumbai Airport, 56% arrive on time at their destination.
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.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to BOM? If you're boarding an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Lima Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Lima Airport (LIM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mumbai Airport to Lima Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LIM instead:
Grab a Lima Airport rental car and discover Lima and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Budget are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Lima Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Lima Airport (LIM) to central Lima
Lima Airport is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Lima. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Lima Airport (LIM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Lima Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Lima in March.
The warmest month in Lima is February, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 26ºC. Book your flights from Mumbai Airport to Lima Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to LIM in August. Temperatures average between 14ºC and 21ºC then.
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