Flying from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Cape Town.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport on time to board your CPT to BOM flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as November? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between CPT and BOM:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Addis Ababa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cape Town Airport (CPT) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport flight is $496. A return plane ticket is currently $944. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from CPT to BOM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price in every month when looking for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CPT to BOM by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Cape Town Airport (CPT)
Cape Town Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from CPT touch down on schedule 81% of the time.
Central Cape Town to Cape Town Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
The journey on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near CPT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
If you're getting in on a late Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near BOM:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and explore beyond Mumbai's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Mumbai Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
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 by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Mumbai. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Cape Town Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you want to visit Mumbai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CPT to BOM around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a visit to Ahmedabad will keep you on the go. Start with leading 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 journey is complete without experiencing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.