Travelling from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Mumbai five hours 30 minutes behind Sydney.
Your SYD to BOM flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Mumbai Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SYD and BOM:
San Francisco International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights leaving Sydney Airport, 66% land on schedule at their destination.
Sydney Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sydney Airport to Mumbai Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Consider staying in a hotel near BOM if you're on a late Sydney Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental to explore Mumbai and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Mumbai Airport about four weeks ahead.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the busiest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Mumbai Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Mumbai in March.
Lock in your flight from Sydney Airport to Mumbai Airport for April if you want to go to Mumbai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to BOM in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres north of Mumbai, a visit to Ahmedabad will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Pune is another standout destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. No trip is complete without visiting BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.