BA , Jet Airways and Air India from London . If departing from outside London, Emirates has cheap flights from Scotland, northern England and the Midlands, these require a change of plane in Dubai.
London Heathrow or Gatwick To Mumbai Flights from £345 Manchester To Mumbai Flights from £366
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Transfers and Transport from Bombay (Mumbai) Airport (BOM), India
Taxi
Pre-paid taxis (less hassle), metered taxis and auto rickshaws serve the airport, be ready to haggle for the latter.
Bus
Regular shuttle buses connect the domestic and international terminals. Cheap local buses run to the city and to Pune, coaches to other destinations can be booked from Arrivals area office. Minibuses offer free shuttle services to the domestic terminal and Juhu hotels.
Train
From Sahar International Terminal take a taxi or rickshaw to nearby Andheri railway station, trains run from here to Churchgate in central Mumbai. From Santa Cruz Domestic Terminal go to Vile Parle railway station for trains into Mumbai. Other possiblities into Mumbai are from Dadar station or CST Terminus station (the old Victoria Terminus). It is usually quicker to take a train downtown than to go by public bus, trains take about 45 mins. Within Mumbai, suburban trains are a cheap way to get to popular destinations such as Chowpatty Beach, Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Victoria Gardens and others, but avoid rush hour and women are advised to use the ladies-only carriage. Frequent train services connect Mumbai to Agra, Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bangalore , Kolkata , Chennai , Delhi , Kochi , Pune and Varanasi.
Quick Guide to Mumbai
Gateway to India - Grand colonial triumphal arch and city landmark.
Prince of Wales Museum - Raj era white-domed building housing superb Moghul, Hindu and Buddhist art and sculpture.
Taj Mahal Hotel - One of Mumbai's most impressive hotels on the waterfront.
Mumbai National Gallery of Modern Art - High quality Indian art.
Horniman Circle - A stately circle of 1860's buildings.
Victoria Terminus - Lavishly decorated Gothic train station building.
Marine Drive - The popular Mumbai promenade.
Chowpatty Beach - Not for swimming, but magical at night when the locals make merry.
Cranford Market - Hectic covered food market, the meat section is not for the squeamish.
Colaba - The best hotels, restaurants and landmarks.
Elephanta Island - Ancient rock-cut temples with sculpted panels.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park - Forested hills, safari park and temple caves.
Central Bazaars - Shops, crowds, heat and din.
Mumbai is just 9 hours flying time from the UK, frequent direct flights from BA, Jet Airways and Air India from London. If departing from outside London, Emirates has cheap flights from Scotland, northern England and the Midlands, these require a change of plane in Dubai.
