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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Istanbul to Mumbai:

• Earliest: departs at 14:55 and lands at 21:35
• Latest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 03:15.

The flight takes about 6h 40m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Istanbul to Mumbai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Istanbul to Mumbai takes 6h 40m, covering 7,733 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 Istanbul to Mumbai range from ₹ 32,564 to ₹ 54,531, with an average of ₹ 39,957 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 32,564 counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 31,677 return via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared with ₹ 55,506 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 9,476–₹ 9,476 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Istanbul to Mumbai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, Morning flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Flights from Istanbul to Mumbai may depart from several airports in Istanbul area, including Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW). Flights usually arrive at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Istanbul to Mumbai route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 58% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Baku Heydar Aliyev (GYD) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Muscat Seeb (MCT) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Istanbul to Mumbai. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 36,393 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 49,188, a difference of ₹ 12,794.

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

2 airlines operate flights between Istanbul and Mumbai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Turkish Airlines
• IndiGo

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 44m, compared to 11h 06m via Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl (JED) and 12h 10m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Mumbai is 2 hours ahead of Istanbul (India Time vs Turkey Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Mumbai are Juhu Beach, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Gateway of India. These are among the most viewed places in Mumbai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Istanbul to Mumbai flights:

• IndiGo: offers free seat selection
• Turkish Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Turkish Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.