Melbourne MEL to Mumbai BOM Flights

Flights from Melbourne to Mumbai generally leave from Melbourne and arrive in Mumbai.

Melbourne is 22.6 km away from Melbourne city centre and Mumbai is 6.9 km from Mumbai city centre.

Since neither Melbourne nor Mumbai are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Australia and India. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.

There is a time difference of 5 h in winter and 4 h in summer between Melbourne and Mumbai.

The best events to attend in Mumbai include:

• Ganesh Chaturthi, a major Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha with elaborate decorations and processions
• Mumbai Film Festival, an annual film festival showcasing Indian and international films
• Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, a week-long festival featuring art, music, dance, and theater in the Kala Ghoda district
• Dahi Handi, a traditional celebration marking Janmashtami with human pyramids to break pots filled with curd.

The best holidays to experience in Mumbai include:

• Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated with fireworks and family gatherings in October
• Holi, the festival of colors celebrated with vibrant powders and water in March
• Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan with communal prayers and feasting in April or May depending on the lunar calendar.

The best seasons to visit Mumbai are Winter, Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Mumbai is during October-March.

For international flights we recommend to arrive 2.5 to 3 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.

Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e. G. 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs).
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.

The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.