Maharashtra, India · MEL to BOM
Melbourne to Mumbai flights
There's no direct flight from Melbourne to Mumbai, so every trip has at least one stop. Usually the quickest option is Singapore Airlines (MEL–SIN–BOM), about 14–19 h including the connection. We check every option live for your dates and tell you which one we'd book.
- Non-stopNo
- Typical journey14–19 h
- Distance9,810 km
- Main connectionsSIN · KUL · DEL
Ways to fly Melbourne to Mumbai
The routings we book most on this route. Journey times are typical totals including the connection.
Singapore Airlines (MEL–SIN) + Singapore Airlines (SIN–BOM)SIN14–19 hOne Singapore Airlines ticket, bags checked through; Changi is easy with kids and no visa is needed to stay airside. Singapore Airlines High Achievement Award winner (FY2017/18 and FY2018/19).
Malaysia Airlines (MEL–KUL) + Malaysia Airlines (KUL–BOM)KUL15–20 hOne Malaysia Airlines ticket, bags checked through; a calm, compact transfer at KLIA Terminal 1. We're Malaysia Airlines' Top Achieving Agent in South Australia (2022/23 and 2025).
Air India (MEL–DEL) + Air India (DEL–BOM)DEL18–24 hOne Air India ticket: non-stop to Delhi, then a domestic hop. Clear immigration and customs at Delhi T3 and re-check bags before the domestic flight — allow 3 h+.
Emirates (MEL–DXB) + Emirates (DXB–BOM)DXB19–23 hOne Emirates ticket; longer total trip but generous fare-based bag allowance and plenty of daily choice.Journey times are estimates: flight times plus a typical connection. Last checked 19 October 2026. Schedules change, and we confirm the exact flights for your dates when we quote.
Busy and quiet months for Mumbai
- JanPeak
- FebQuieter
- MarBusy
- AprBusy
- MayQuieter
- JunQuieter
- JulBusy
- AugQuieter
- SepBusy
- OctBusy
- NovBusy
- DecPeak
Peak is December–January. Ganesh Chaturthi (September) and Diwali lift demand, and the April and July school holidays are busy. June–August is monsoon season in Mumbai and usually quieter. Victorian summer holidays run mid-December to late January.
Baggage on this route
Allowances depend on the airline and the fare you choose. Low-cost carriers only include the bags you pay for, which matters for wedding trips and gifts.
- Singapore Airlines
Weight-based. Economy Lite and Value include 25 kg; Standard and Flexi include 30 kg. Official baggage rules
- Malaysia Airlines
Depends on the fare: the cheapest Lite fares have no checked bag; other economy fares include roughly 20–35 kg. Official baggage rules
- Air India
Depends on the fare and route; we confirm the exact allowance on your ticket. Official baggage rules
- Emirates
Weight-based by fare, 20–35 kg in economy; Saver fares starting in Australia include 30 kg. Official baggage rules
- SriLankan AirlinesSriLankan Airlines
Depends on the fare; we confirm the allowance when we quote. Official baggage rules
Leaving from Melbourne Airport (MEL), Tullamarine
All international flights use Terminal 2; Qantas domestic (T1), Virgin (T3) and Jetstar (T4) are a short walk away. Air India's overnight departure means arriving at the airport around 6–9 pm — eat before you go.
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM)
- International flights use Terminal 2; domestic is split between T1 and T2 — check your onward boarding pass.
- Mumbai now has a second airport, Navi Mumbai (NMI): domestic since 25 Dec 2025 and limited international since 15 Jul 2026. Make sure a self-booked domestic connection isn't from the other airport.
- Road traffic is heavy — allow 1.5–2 h to most suburbs and Thane, more to Pune (~150 km).
Handy for: Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Konkan coast
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Melbourne to Mumbai: your questions
Is there a direct flight from Melbourne to Mumbai?
No. There are no non-stop flights from Melbourne to Mumbai. The usual itineraries connect once, most often in SIN, KUL, DEL.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Mumbai?
With a good connection, Melbourne to Mumbai typically takes about 14 to 19 hours in total. Long layovers can add more, so we always show you the total journey time alongside the price.
Which airlines fly Melbourne to Mumbai?
The options we book most are Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Air India, Emirates and SriLankan Airlines. We check all of them live for your dates and recommend the one that fits your budget, baggage and timing.
When is the cheapest time to fly Melbourne to Mumbai?
February and May–June are usually the quieter months. December–January is the busiest and sells out first. Ganesh Chaturthi (September) and Diwali lift demand, and the April and July school holidays are busy.
Can my parents fly Mumbai to Melbourne on their own?
Yes, many do. We book one airline on one ticket where possible so bags go straight through, arrange wheelchair help if needed, and keep you updated on WhatsApp.
Do you match a cheaper fare I found online?
Send us the screenshot. We check it against what we can book, including bags and change conditions, and tell you honestly how it compares.