Flying from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know
Johannesburg's main base, O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), is where new adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Johannesburg. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Johannesburg to BOM.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Johannesburg to BOM with a stopover. To explore your options leaving from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between JNB and BOM include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
JNB is about 29 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near O.R. Tambo International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
77.1% of flights departing from O.R. Tambo International Airport reach their destination on time.
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)
Driving from central Johannesburg to HLA usually takes 50 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 48 kilometres.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Lanseria International Airport the day before your Johannesburg to BOM flight:
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Consider staying in a hotel near BOM if you're catching a late flight from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Go where the road takes you with a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and venture far and wide through Mumbai and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around four weeks before your Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Mumbai. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
R 4,831 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. A return flight starts from R 7,087. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Johannesburg to BOM. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a better deal is available on plane tickets from Johannesburg to BOM.
Find a cheap flight from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Plan your visit to Mumbai in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Johannesburg to BOM plane ticket departing in April if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mumbai to range from 25ºC (77ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Mumbai
Once you've booked your flight from Johannesburg to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mumbai:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Mumbai when you're in the mood to sightsee. Kick things off at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus followed by Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Explore more of India
Mumbai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 121 kilometres south-east of Mumbai, a trip to Pune will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Surat is another standout destination in India and is around 225 kilometres north of Mumbai. No journey is complete without seeing BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.