Flying from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Mumbai four hours 30 minutes ahead of Madrid.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your MAD to BOM flight.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Madrid Airport to Mumbai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between MAD and BOM:
Dubai Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Ben Gurion Intl Airport
Handy information about Madrid Airport (MAD)
77% of flights that take off from Madrid Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Madrid to Madrid Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Madrid Airport to Mumbai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MAD:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Consider staying in a hotel near BOM if you're catching a late Madrid Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Mumbai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and chase adventure across Mumbai and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
From Mumbai Airport, Mumbai is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Madrid Airport to Mumbai Airport. November is the most popular month to visit Mumbai. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Madrid Airport to Mumbai Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. 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). Search for cheap tickets from MAD to BOM around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a trip to Ahmedabad will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Pune is another favourite destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. No trip is complete without dropping by BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.