Mumbai is a living, breathing city with a population of more than 12 million. Here, opposites live side by side and you can find extremes from both worlds - the world’s most expensive home residing in the same city as one of the world’s largest slums, for example.

A visit to Mumbai will show you that it is not all it seems, with surprises around every corner and an irresistible energy that never subsides. Walking through the streets of Mumbai is a treat for the senses as you take in the vibrant colours, aromatic smells, and thrilling sounds.

The city may be steeped in history, but that doesn’t mean that it’s stuck in the past. In fact, the city is the Bollywood capital where more than double the number of films are produced every year than in the whole of the United States.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Mumbai

Before you travel to Mumbai, it may be helpful to know a few key details about the city which will help you to be as prepared as possible:

Time Difference: GMT +5.5 hours
Currency: Indian Rupee 
Native Language: Hindi
Weather: With a tropical wet and dry climate, you can expect particularly hot weather in Mumbai, but come monsoon season, that heat is accompanied by torrential rains, usually from June through September.
Sales Tax: 15%

Flying to Mumbai from the UK

It’s wise to know a little about your flight to Mumbai before you travel, so here are just a few of the things that you should know about getting there, including flight times, entry requirements and airlines that serve the city.

Flight Times

With a direct flight, you can make the journey from London to Mumbai in just over nine hours.

Entry Requirements

UK citizens need to obtain a visa to travel to India, and it’s essential that you have the correct one as you may be refused entry and detained if you are not carrying the appropriate documentation. It’s even possible that you could be deported and blacklisted so you cannot return to India again.

You can find out more about how to apply for the correct visa on the Indian High Commission website.

Airlines that Fly to Mumbai

You will be able to find flights from the UK to Mumbai from a number of different airlines, including:

- British Airways
- Emirates
- Etihad Airlines
- Oman Air
- Turkish Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic

The Airport

When you travel to Mumbai, you’ll land at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

The airport is well located for travellers visiting the city as it close to the heart of Mumbai, so no matter where you are staying in the city, you won’t have too far to travel after landing.

Popular Routes

You can find plenty of direct flights from London to Mumbai, but if you choose a flight with a stop, you may fly into a city such as Delhi, Dubai or Istanbul before carrying on to Mumbai.

10 Must-Do Things in Mumbai

There is plenty to see and do once you’ve arrived in Mumbai. Here are just a few of our favourites:

- Gateway of India Mumbai
- Elephanta Caves
- Essel World
- Sanjay Gandhi National Park
- Haji Ali
- Bandra Fort
- Shree Mahalakshmi Temple
- Colaba market
- Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus

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