Traveling from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Bucharest. Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) taking off from here.
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai. The city operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Bucharest.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Bucharest to BOM.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Bucharest to BOM departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
OTP is around 13 miles from central Bucharest. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport:
71.27% of flights that take off from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Consider booking a hotel near BOM if you're catching a late flight from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Rental and see more of Mumbai and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks in advance of your Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to the center of Mumbai is about 8 miles. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Currently, $200 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $448. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Bucharest to BOM if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Affordable Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal is available on plane tickets from Bucharest to BOM.
Chase down a great fare on a flight from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). August is the peak month for travel to Mumbai. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in April.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 77ºF and 93ºF. Book your Bucharest to BOM plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees temperatures of between 68ºF and 88ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Mumbai
After booking your flight from Bucharest to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mumbai:
Your Mumbai visit won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that are worth your time include Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Gateway Of India Mumbai and Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Explore more of India
You've done Mumbai, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 75 miles south-east to Pune to check off its leading attractions. From BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir to Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in India, consider Surat, roughly 140 miles north of Mumbai. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple are the start of reasons to visit.
