Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL): what you need to know
Ponta Delgada is six hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai and observes the UTC-1 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your BOM to PDL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOM and PDL:
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
£334 is the lowest price for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Return flights start from £538. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from BOM to PDL, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport.
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Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Of the flights that depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 61.63% land on time at their destination.
Central Mumbai to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is approximately 11 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BOM:
Arriving at Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PDL if you're taking a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Joao Paulo II Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from way 2 azores, ANC AZORES HOLIDAYS or addCar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Ponta Delgada and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Joao Paulo II Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to central Ponta Delgada
Joao Paulo II Airport is roughly 3 miles from the centre of Ponta Delgada. The drive time takes about 10 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Ponta Delgada. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
Before locking in your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Joao Paulo II Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Ponta Delgada, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BOM to PDL in February. Temperatures average between 12ºC (54ºF) and 17ºC (63ºF) then.
Explore more of Portugal
Ponta Delgada is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Portugal just waiting to be discovered. Around 6 miles east of Ponta Delgada, a visit to Lagoa will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Praça Nossa Senhora da Graça, Zona Balnear de Santa Cruz and Núcleo Museológico do Presépio.
Angra do Heroísmo is another favourite destination in Portugal and is around 110 miles north-west of Ponta Delgada. No trip is complete without dropping by Letras de Angra, Palácio dos Condes de Sieuve de Meneses and Porto de Pescas de Porto Judeu.