Flying from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): what you need to know
Beijing is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 2 hours 30 minutes behind Beijing.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to BOM, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Beijing to BOM. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a break from traveling at one of these airports:
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PEK is approximately 19 miles from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
After a stress-free start to your vacation? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Daxing International Airport:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
PKX is about 35 miles from central Beijing. It'll take you 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center.
Get a head start on your vacation with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to BOM, take things easy in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is approximately 11 miles from the center of Mumbai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 38 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 9 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from $191 or travel return from just $428. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To find cheap tickets from Beijing to BOM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when prices go down. Timing is key for finding cheap tickets from Beijing to BOM.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Mumbai, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Mumbai is April, with the temperature ranging between 77ºF and 93ºF. Book your flights from Beijing to BOM in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in January when temperatures average between 68ºF and 88ºF.
More about Mumbai
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One of the best ways to experience Mumbai is to check out its top attractions. Highlights include Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
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