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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Mumbai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Sydney to Mumbai takes 00m, covering 16,337 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Sydney to Mumbai range from $1,059 to $1,738, with an average of $1,336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,059 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $1,336 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $992 to $8,743. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Mumbai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $625, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Sydney to Mumbai usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

One-stop flights from Sydney to Mumbai most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Sydney to Mumbai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,265 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,407, a difference of $141.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 35m, compared to 17h 14m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and 17h 30m via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL).

Mumbai is 4 hours behind Sydney (India Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Juhu Beach is one of the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

Yes, you can practise your faith in a quiet and peaceful place at Sydney Airport. In International Terminal 1, there is a prayer room on Level 3. It is between the Airport Services Centre and the Xiamen Airways Counter.

Terminal 2 is the international terminal of Mumbai Airport (although, it handles some domestic flights too). At International Arrivals on Level 2, you will find various Forex desks as well as numerous ATMs.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is well connected to the centre. You can take the metro from Central Station to the airport in about 15min. Taxi or rideshare services also operate to and from the airport, and the cost will depend on where in Sydney you are based. There are also various shuttle companies offering transfers.

There are multiple car parks available at the airport, but Blu Emu car park is the best option for long-term parking. It is advisable to book online to get a better daily rate and ensure you get a parking spot. The Blu Emu car park is located 15 minutes from the terminals, and a free shuttle bus operates daily to transfer passengers between the car park and the terminal buildings.

To go direct from the airport to Mumbai city centre, the only option available is to take a taxi. Depending on traffic, the taxi ride can take anything from 25 minutes to two hours. There are two types of taxis available: metered taxis are black and yellow, while prepaid taxis are known as Cool Cabs. The latter are recommended as they operate on a fixed fare and also have air conditioning. A taxi fare to the city centre should be INR500-600 (about AUD10-12).

If you are waiting for a connecting flight and need to sleep at the airport, the Niranta Airport Transit Hotel & Lounge is in the transit area of Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport – you can, however, only access it if you have a flight leaving from Terminal 2. The Aviserv Lounge inside the airport has sleeping pods that you can book (without the lounge service) for an hourly rate. In addition, there are five hotels near the airport, all offering an airport shuttle transfer.

There are free showers available in Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, but note that you must bring your own towel and soap. In Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport, showers are available in the Aviserv Lounge and can be rented (without lounge access) for a flat rate per shower.