Travelling from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
Guwahati and Mumbai share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Flights from GAU to BOM start at 05:30 — the earliest with IndiGo. The last departure is at 18:45 with Akasa Air. Overall, you can take your pick of 85 weekly Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your GAU to BOM flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, so jetting to Mumbai (and then seeing more parts of India!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier offering GAU to BOM flights. A dependable 94.07% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between GAU and BOM:
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport
Bagdogra Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Currently, RM287 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM516. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GAU to BOM, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from GAU to BOM by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, data shows 71.9% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Guwahati. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near GAU. Whether you have an early flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're landing on a late Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near BOM:
Hit the road running by picking up a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Mumbai and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Mumbai. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Mumbai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from GAU to BOM sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of India waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a visit to Ahmedabad will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.
If you're looking to explore another side of India, consider Pune, about 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill are the start of reasons to visit.