Flight tickets from Mumbai (BOM) to Diu (DIU) from ₹ 4,709

Diu Information Guide

Along the southern coast of Gujarat is the quaint town of Diu. It overlooks the Arabian Sea and is a former colony of the Portuguese. As it was an important port along trade routes, Diu's Portuguese influence can be seen in the architecture of its historical buildings and can be experienced in its food. The languages spoken in Diu are Gujarati, Marathi, Hindi, and English. Portuguese too is spoken in parts. Travelling around this little town is not a hassle for a first timer, as you can get around with taxis and auto-rickshaws.

Climate

Visitors from Mumbai to Diu will enjoy its dry and pleasant climate. Summers are from March to June with bearable temperatures ranging from 36° C to 20° C. The monsoon lasts from June to September. Temperatures begin to fall from October and winter lasts from December to February with temperatures between 26° C to 20° C. Many visitors from the west coast of India travel to Diu frequently because of its pleasant weather. In the height of the summer heat, Diu is an affordable and quick weekend getaway.

Things to do

Here's what visitors to Diu can spend their days doing:

Beaches

Nagoa Beach is the probably the most popular of Diu's beaches. It's a nice place for families with kids. There are water sports options and plenty of restaurants along the beach. Goghla Beach is relatively quiet with fewer people. You can choose to walk along it for long stretches. There is enough space and seclusion for a game of beach cricket if you feel like it. Jallandar Beach, like Goghla, is secluded and quiet. It has the Jallandar Shrine on a hill top close by from which you can look out on to the Arabian Sea for a breathtaking view of the sunset.

Places with history

One of the first things visitors from Mumbai to Diu will notice is that with the exception of Fort Diu, this coastal town has no tall buildings.

Fort Diu is expansive and one of India's most picturesque places to explore. It stands at the water's edge and offers a spectacular view of the Arabian Sea and the coastal town. The presence of a lighthouse, as well as canons still in place, gives you a real sense of the Fort's Portuguese history.

Across the water from Fort Diu, you will see Fortim Do Mar, an old and now abandoned prison from the Portuguese era. The Fort also houses three old churches built in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi which now functions as a hospital, St Thomas's Church which has been converted to Diu Museum, and Saint Paul's Church, which is still used as a church as well as a school.

Other places to visit: The Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple is a peaceful and quiet place to worship located at sea level, where the water comes into the temple at high tide. The Naida Caves, formed by the natural process of erosion, are a star attraction is Diu. They are very different from other caves – full of light and ventilation with tree roots and vines all around them.

Take some pictures with your family against the impressive Zampa Gateway. Made of red stone with carvings of angels and lions, this gateway was formerly the entrance to the city of Diu. Lastly, visit the Diu market for some night life with its bars, and restaurants – with both vegetarian and seafood specialities.

Airport information for Mumbai to Diu

Departure

Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport Terminal 1 (Domestic), (BOM)
Navpada, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Area, Santacruz East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport Terminal 2 (International) (BOM)
Navpada, Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Area, Vile Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099

Arrival

Diu Airport (DIU)
Daman and Diu 362570

Getting to Mumbai airport

• You will find auto rickshaws or taxis to take you to the airport from all corners of Mumbai
• Take the local train to Andheri, from where you will find ample rickshaws outside
• You can also go via metro and get off at Airport Road Station, and complete your journey bia auto rickshaw
• Book a cab via phone based apps.
• Buses are a slower option, however, they are cost effective if you're on a budget and have no luggage.

Travelling from Diu Airport

• The closest railway station is Delvada which is 18 kms from the airport
• Buses connect the airport to key locations in Diu
• There is also an airport bus available to take you to the city
• Private taxis and auto rickshaws are plentiful