Travelling from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) are Istanbul's main airports.
Take off on a direct Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Istanbul. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) is the most popular route. IndiGo operates the earliest flight at 8:15pm. If you're eager to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from IST to BOM is with Turkish Airlines at 8:40pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Istanbul to BOM.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Reach your destination without the detour from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST). Direct flights from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) operate from here.
When jetting out of IST, you can catch a direct flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport with IndiGo.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between IST and BOM is IndiGo.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Istanbul to BOM with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IST and BOM include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Istanbul to IST takes about 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Istanbul Ataturk Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW)
Knock a new city off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, check out these options when departing from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Kuwait International Airport (KWI)
SAW is about 48 kilometres from central Istanbul. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Istanbul to BOM flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport:
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport has an on-time performance of 76.93%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near BOM:
Pick up a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car and discover Mumbai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are top providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to the centre of Mumbai is roughly 13 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Currently, RM586 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,288. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Istanbul to BOM by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
The best time to fly from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). August is when most people travel to Mumbai. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Istanbul to BOM plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Mumbai
After booking your flight from Istanbul to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Mumbai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Mumbai itinerary.
Explore more of India
You've seen Mumbai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 121 kilometres south-east to Pune to tick off its leading sights. From BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, your itinerary will be busy.
Surat is another well-known destination in India and is around 225 kilometres north of Mumbai. No journey is complete without experiencing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.