Travelling from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
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Your AVV 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 for international travel.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Avalon Airport (AVV) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Currently, R 5,464 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Avalon Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 12,152. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from AVV to BOM. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Handy information about Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from AVV make it to their destination as scheduled 80.09% of the time.
Central Melbourne to Avalon Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport will take about 2 hours 5 minutes.
Searching for a place to stay before your flight from Avalon Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport? Consider Corio Bay Motel. Enjoy a good night's sleep here before making your way to AVV.
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on an Avalon Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Pick up a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car and explore Mumbai and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Hire are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
From Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the busiest month for flights from Avalon Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Mumbai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Avalon Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. 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 AVV to BOM around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Mumbai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 451 kilometres north to Ahmedabad to tick off its top attractions. From Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home to Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Pune is another standout destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. No journey is complete without visiting Shaniwar Wada, Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum and Parvati Hill.