Flying from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The timezone in Mumbai is UTC+5:30, which is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Rio De Janeiro.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your GIG to BOM flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between GIG and BOM:
London Heathrow Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
₹ 74,707 is currently the best price for a one-way Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 116,720. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from GIG to BOM, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Of all flights leaving Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport from central Rio De Janeiro, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near GIG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Reserve a hotel near BOM if you have a late Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Avis or North Car Hire and chase adventure across Mumbai and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport about four weeks ahead.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from central Mumbai. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the most popular month for flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Mumbai in April.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC and 31ºC. Search for cheap tickets from GIG to BOM sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
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