Travelling from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are the main airports in Istanbul.
6 hours 14 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is the most popular route. There are 23 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Turkish Airlines at 20:35. Opt for the first IST to BOM departure operated by IndiGo at 19:45 if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you get on your flight from Istanbul to BOM, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport with IndiGo. This leading airline operates departures from IST.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Istanbul to BOM. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Take a pause at one of these airports:
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
IST is roughly 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Catching an early flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near Istanbul Ataturk Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Looking to fly out of Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)? You can book a direct flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) out of this popular hub.
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Sabiha Gokcen International Airport and BOM:
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take you 57 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an additional night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Sabiha Gokcen International Airport the day before your flight from Istanbul to BOM:
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
From Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 38 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour and 9 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Book a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from ₹ 9,388 or travel return from just ₹ 20,337. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
Book 7 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find flight tickets from Istanbul to BOM.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices drop. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Istanbul to BOM.
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The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Mumbai in April when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Istanbul to BOM for April if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Mumbai to range from 25ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Look for cheap flights from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Mumbai
Once you've booked your flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mumbai:
Gateway of India and Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Mumbai to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Marine Drive.
Complete your Mumbai trip with a car rental
Once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Mumbai. Explore the offers and easily compare options on price, fuel policies, and more.
