Travelling from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) 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 Johannesburg.
To ensure you get on your JNB to BOM flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between JNB and BOM include:
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Currently, R 4,764 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 5,979. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from JNB to BOM if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from JNB to BOM.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport.
Handy information about Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB)
When it comes to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to JNB:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Book a hotel close to BOM if you have a late Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Mumbai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and explore beyond Mumbai's usual tourist stops.
Booking your vehicle from Mumbai Airport around four weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Mumbai Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
November is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Mumbai in March.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with the temperature ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport to Mumbai Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from JNB to BOM in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Ahmedabad is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Mumbai. Around 451 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.
Pune is another sought-after destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai. No trip is complete without a visit to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.