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Heathrow to Mumbai has genuine multi-carrier competition. Air India and Virgin Atlantic each confirmed via their own current sources to run twice daily; British Airways also operates the route direct, though its exact daily count isn't separately confirmed. With several carriers operating this route, compare the fare, itinerary and booking details for your own dates rather than booking the first result.

Flight time

9h direct

Frequency

Air India and Virgin Atlantic each confirmed 2x daily; British Airways confirmed direct, exact daily count not separately confirmed — see note

Airlines

British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic

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Fare Signal

Fare spotted

£402 return

Oman Air · Economy

Checked 1 September 2026

Connecting · 1 stop each way27 October 2026 – 10 November 2026Self-transfer itinerary

Route service

British Airways, Air India, Virgin Atlantic · Direct

This tracked fare is a different, connecting journey.

Exact partner booking link is not currently verified for this route.

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When to book this route

Less sensitive to booking window than the Punjab and Pakistan routes. Diwali and the December to January window remain the two periods when fares rise sharply, and February to April and September to October offer the most reliable value.

Peak demand periods
Diwali
Christmas–New Year
UK summer holidays

Demand — and often price — tends to build in the final 3–4 weeks before these periods. Consider booking earlier if your dates are fixed. Planning guidance, not a fare prediction.

Worth comparing

Other UK airports for Mumbai

If more than one airport is realistically within reach, comparing the total journey, not just the headline fare, is usually worth the extra few minutes.

Connecting

Birmingham → Mumbai

Journey duration varies by connection and has not been independently established. · Air India, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Turkish Airlines

Compare this routeDirect service ended

Manchester → Mumbai

Direct service ended — check current options before booking

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Fare history & current example

Every fare below is an example checked on the date shown, not a live quote. The history is what makes it worth tracking over time.

Economy · 3 comparable checks tracked

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Economy · Oman Air

Checked 1 September 2026

Travel dates: 27 October 2026 – 10 November 2026

£402

return, per person, one adult; lowest visible Google Flights Cheapest-tab fare for the exact search; self-transfer (Google's own 'Self transfer' label); outbound LHR-MCT-BOM, Oman Air WY104/WY201, 1 stop, 19h30m (9h40m Muscat long layover); return BOM-MCT-LHR, Oman Air WY204/WY103, 1 stop, 21h10m (10h30m Muscat long layover); baggage not stated

Economy · Etihad

Checked 18 August 2026

Travel dates: 13 October 2026 – 27 October 2026

£450

return, per person, one adult; Etihad; outbound connecting; return connecting; baggage not stated

Economy · Gulf Air

Checked 13 August 2026

Travel dates: 8 October 2026 – 22 October 2026

£424

return, per person, one adult; selected Gulf Air itinerary, outbound LHR–BAH–BOM 14h 40m with 4h 05m in Bahrain, return BOM–BAH–LHR 29h 20m with 18h 30m in Bahrain; lowest booking option shown through MakeMyTrip; 1 free carry-on shown and first checked bag available for a fee

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London Heathrow → Mumbai

Economy
£402–£450return, per person, one adult; lowest visible Google Flights Cheapest-tab fare for the exact search; self-transfer (Google's own 'Self transfer' label); outbound LHR-MCT-BOM, Oman Air WY104/WY201, 1 stop, 19h30m (9h40m Muscat long layover); return BOM-MCT-LHR, Oman Air WY204/WY103, 1 stop, 21h10m (10h30m Muscat long layover); baggage not stated

Fare checks with Gulf Air and Etihad and Oman Air

Airline: British Airways · Route: Direct. This fare is a different, connecting journey.

From 3 checks since 13 August 2026

See the full history on the route guide.

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