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Information on your Flight to Mumbai

Direct London to Mumbai (Bombay) flights are usually around 9 hours, while Manchester to Mumbai flights should be approximately a half hour more. These times do vary according to wind speed and weather conditions. The duration of indirect flights is dependent on the number and length of stops plus the route taken. The time difference between the UK and Mumbai is Mumbai being 5.5 hours ahead of GMT and 4.5 hours ahead during British summer time.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

All UK to Mumbai flights, will arrive at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). The International Terminal (Terminal 2) is located at Sahar, 4km (2.5 miles) from the Domestic Terminal (Terminal 1) with a free coach service connecting the two and operating every 20 minutes. The airport is located 26 -30km (16-19 miles) north of the city centre with taxis being the easiest way to get to central Mumbai, especially for those not familiar with the city. Metered taxis can be found outside the airport, but in order to eliminate any uncertainty over fares, it could be considered preferable to use prepaid taxis. Motor Rickshaws are also available but are not allowed into the city centre and are really not suitable for such a long journey. The journey time by taxi to the city centre is around 90 minutes. A city bus service to Mumbai and a prepaid coach service to destinations in the southern states are available. Intercity coach services can be booked in the Arrivals areas of Terminal 2. A metro rail system runs to the nearby airport Mumbai CST Terminus and Churchgate for connections to Mumbai and destinations throughout India. A railway reservation counter is situated in Terminal 2. Car hire companies can be found in the arrivals halls of both terminals however we do not recommend that tourists or visitors hire self-drive cars in India due to the nature of Indian driving. Car hire with driver can be arranged in arrivals.

Within both terminals you will find hotel reservation counters, bureaux de change and ATMs.

More information about the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport including live flight information can be found on the official website - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Mumbai

As with most Indian cities, the streets of Mumbai are chaotic and difficult to negotiate. Fortunately however most of the attractions are fairly central and can be reached quite easily on foot. A popular way to get around and see the sites and places of interest is to hire a car with driver for the day. Their local knowledge can be invaluable in getting around, but also by acting as guides to convey information about the places you visit. These services can usually be arranged at hotel desks with rates being dependent on the type of vehicle hired.

A public bus service operates in the city but is usually hot and crowded as are the suburban trains connecting to outlying districts, particularly during rush hours. Metered taxis are to be found all over the city and surrounding areas. Auto rickshaws are cheaper than taxis but are not allowed to operate in the centre of the city. A very fast air-conditioned hydrofoil service connects central Mumbai with many points in the suburbs by water.

Mumbai formerly known as Bombay, is the capital of the state of Maharashtra being renamed after the Hindu goddess Mumbadevi in 1995, although both names are still widely used today. Located on the southwest of the Indian subcontinent, Mumbai was originally a group of separate islands that merged into a single peninsula as land was reclaimed from the sea. It is the principal city of Western India and is probably the most dynamic and crowded city in India as a whole. Mumbai is congested with people, the current population over 16 million and rising rapidly. It has a hot, humid climate, relieved to some extent between June and September by the arrival of the annual monsoon.

Mumbai today is the financial centre of India in addition to being it's busiest port. Located here is the country's largest stock exchange and is said to be at the heart of its banking industry. From its earliest days it was a trading place and now handles nearly a third of India's foreign trade as well as being host to a large number of foreign multinationals. Mumbai is also the home of "Bollywood", now the largest cinema industry in the world. Migrants from all over the country flock here to seek their fame and fortune in the city paved with gold. It is a modern city of skyscrapers and industry which, typical of India, go side by side with bustling bazaars and a hectic street life.

To the north of Mumbai lies the state of Gujarat, famed for it's silks and for being the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. It is also the last refuge of the Asian Lion, the few that remain living deep within the Gir Forest

Tourist Information

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