How to get from Sydney to Mumbai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Singapore: about 16h 50m including the connection. Other options: via Phuket, Ho Chi Minh City, Colombo and Kuala Lumpur. Two tickets from $323.

Flights from Sydney to Mumbai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Singapore
16h 50m
two tickets, via Ho Chi Minh City
$323
connection options
5
straight-line distance
6,311 mi (10,157 km)
fastest
Via Singapore
Singapore
16h 50m
with the connection
Sydney to Singapore flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Singapore to Mumbai flight 5h 30m
two ticketsfrom $342
Via Phuket
Thailand
17h 1m
with the connection
Sydney to Phuket flight 9h 13m
Connection of about 3h
Phuket to Mumbai flight 4h 48m
two ticketsfrom $364
Via Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
17h 3m
with the connection
Connection of about 3h
two ticketsfrom $323
Via Colombo
Sri Lanka
17h 5m
with the connection
Sydney to Colombo flight 11h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Colombo to Mumbai flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $801
Via Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
17h 5m
with the connection
Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flight 8h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Kuala Lumpur to Mumbai flight 5h 10m
two ticketsfrom $427

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 Sydney 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 Sydney to Mumbai?
Via Singapore: 8h 20m to the connection, 5h 30m after it, about 16h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Sydney to Mumbai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Ho Chi Minh City 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 Sydney and Mumbai?
Singapore (16h 50m total), Phuket (17h 1m total), Ho Chi Minh City (17h 3m total), Colombo (17h 5m total) and Kuala Lumpur (17h 5m total).
How far is Mumbai from Sydney?
6,311 mi (10,157 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.