Flying from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours.
Frankfurt's timezone is UTC+1, making Frankfurt four hours 30 minutes behind Mumbai.
For the earliest departure, hop on the 02:45 flight from BOM to FRA. If you want to go later, the last service is at 13:00. With 12 Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights every week, you can select the one that works best for you.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your BOM to FRA flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Jetting into Frankfurt (and then exploring more of Germany!) is a breeze with Lufthansa. This popular carrier has direct flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Lufthansa.
Among carriers operating BOM to FRA flights, Lufthansa has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BOM and FRA:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Dubai Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
$232 is currently the best price for a one-way Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start from $490. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from BOM to FRA, reserve your journey six months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from BOM to FRA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Handy information about Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
61.63% of flights taking off from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from central Mumbai, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BOM. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you're arriving on a late Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near FRA:
Pick up a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It'll take around 35 minutes when traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Frankfurt. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 54ºF and 82ºF. Book your flights from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºF and 45ºF. Look for cheap tickets from BOM to FRA sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Germany
Berlin is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be discovered after you've seen Frankfurt. Around 260 miles away to the north-east, its best attractions include Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 240 miles north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are key reasons to visit.
