How to get from Edinburgh to Mumbai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Frankfurt: about 13h 20m including the connection. Other options: via Amsterdam, Dubai, Istanbul and Paris. Two tickets from $353.

Flights from Edinburgh to Mumbai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Frankfurt
13h 20m
two tickets, via Istanbul
$353
connection options
5
straight-line distance
4,597 mi (7,398 km)
fastest
Via Frankfurt
Germany
13h 20m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Frankfurt flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Mumbai flight 8h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,243
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
13h 26m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Amsterdam flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Mumbai flight 8h 56m
two ticketsfrom $547
Via Dubai
United Arab Emirates
13h 33m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Dubai flight 7h 15m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dubai. Departure to Mumbai: Dubai, Sharjah International.
Dubai to Mumbai flight 3h 18m
two ticketsfrom $858
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
13h 50m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Istanbul flight 4h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Istanbul New, Sabiha Gokcen International. Departure to Mumbai: Istanbul New.
Istanbul to Mumbai flight 6h 30m
two ticketsfrom $353
Via Paris
France
13h 50m
with the connection
Edinburgh to Paris flight 1h 55m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Beauvais-Tille, Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly. Departure to Mumbai: Charles de Gaulle.
Paris to Mumbai flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,437

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Mumbai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, May, October, November and December, +30° to +33° by day, sea +25° to +32°. In November it is +33° by day and +22° at night, sea +28°, with 2 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +19° +25° 1 days
Feb
+32° +20° +26° 0 days
Mar
+34° +23° +28° 0 days
Apr
+34° +25° +30° 0 days
May
+33° +27° +32° 8 days
Jun
+30° +26° +31° 26 days
Jul
+28° +25° +28° 31 days
Aug
+28° +25° +29° 30 days
Sep
+28° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+31° +24° +30° 12 days
Nov
+33° +22° +28° 2 days
Dec
+31° +21° +26° 0 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Mumbai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Frankfurt.
What is the fastest way to fly from Edinburgh to Mumbai?
Via Frankfurt: 1h 55m to the connection, 8h 25m after it, about 13h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Edinburgh to Mumbai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Istanbul from $353. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Edinburgh and Mumbai?
Frankfurt (13h 20m total), Amsterdam (13h 26m total), Dubai (13h 33m total), Istanbul (13h 50m total) and Paris (13h 50m total).
How far is Mumbai from Edinburgh?
4,597 mi (7,398 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.