How to get from Melbourne to Mumbai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Singapore: about 16h 25m including the connection. Other options: via Colombo, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Two tickets from $323.

Flights from Melbourne to Mumbai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Singapore
16h 25m
two tickets, via Singapore
$323
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,102 mi (9,821 km)
fastest
Via Singapore
Singapore
16h 25m
with the connection
Melbourne to Singapore flight 7h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Mumbai flight 5h 30m
two ticketsfrom $323
Via Colombo
Sri Lanka
16h 28m
with the connection
Melbourne to Colombo flight 10h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Colombo to Mumbai flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $503
Via Phuket
Thailand
16h 38m
with the connection
Melbourne to Phuket flight 8h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Phuket to Mumbai flight 4h 48m
two ticketsfrom $330
Via Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
16h 40m
with the connection
Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur flight 8h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Kuala Lumpur to Mumbai flight 5h 10m
two ticketsfrom $472
Via Jakarta
Indonesia
16h 43m
with the connection
Melbourne to Jakarta flight 7h 23m
Connection of about 3h
Jakarta to Mumbai flight 6h 20m
two ticketsfrom $798

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 Melbourne to Mumbai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Singapore.
What is the fastest way to fly from Melbourne to Mumbai?
Via Singapore: 7h 55m to the connection, 5h 30m after it, about 16h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Melbourne to Mumbai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Singapore from $323. 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 Melbourne and Mumbai?
Singapore (16h 25m total), Colombo (16h 28m total), Phuket (16h 38m total), Kuala Lumpur (16h 40m total) and Jakarta (16h 43m total).
How far is Mumbai from Melbourne?
6,102 mi (9,821 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.