Example fare
London Heathrow → MumbaiEconomy
£498example fare, return, per person
British Airways
Example fare checked 16 June 2026
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India
Mumbai
India's coastal commercial and cultural capital
Business travelCity breaksFamily visits
About Mumbai
Mumbai moves at its own pace — Bollywood, the Gateway of India, and a financial district that never quite sleeps. A common stopover for travellers connecting south or onward to the Gulf, and now directly reachable from Manchester as well as London.
Flying from the UK
Typical flight time: 9h direct from London Heathrow or Manchester
Visa & entry
e-Visa required for UK passport holders, apply at least 4 days before travel.
Always confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy or high commission before booking.
Visiting family in Mumbai
The detail that matters when this is a family trip, not a holiday
How this trip usually works
Mumbai is increasingly a direct family-visit destination for North West-based travellers, not just a business or stopover city — IndiGo's Manchester service was launched explicitly to serve the large Indian diaspora in the region, alongside its business and tourism case.
Documents & entry
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) cardholders do not require a separate visa. Standard e-Tourist or e-Business visas apply to other UK passport holders — apply at least 4 days ahead, though earlier is sensible during Diwali or December.
Baggage & packing
If flying the Manchester direct service, check the current baggage allowance directly with the airline rather than assuming it matches a full-service carrier's standard — allowances and any extra-baggage charges can differ from the Heathrow route's operators.
When demand peaks
Book 2–3 months ahead of these windows where dates are fixed
DiwaliChristmas–New YearUK summer holidays
Visa and identity document requirements change — always confirm directly with the relevant high commission, embassy, or NADRA/OCI portal before booking, rather than relying on a previous trip.