Oneworld member British Airways surprises with a great fare to Mumbai, India. With departure from Amsterdam, you can reach the city for just €359, a fare that not only includes board service on the long haul flight, but also two checked bags up to 23 kg each. Flights are available in the first half of 2022.
British Airways allows you to cancel all flights starting before August 31, 2022, in exchange for a voucher. You can use that voucher for booking made up until September 30, 2023. It cannot be exchanged for a monetary refund, though.
Worldwide travel restrictions are in place to slow the spread of Covid-19. We strongly recommend gathering detailed information about the travel and quarantine restrictions that apply to your desired origin and destination.
A good start is the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website. It provides current updates on a country’s immigration policies. Even better, the Covid-19 Travel Regulations Map is one of the most useful tools you can find.
British Airways current schedule sees an Airbus A350 or Boeing 777 operating flights between London and Mumbai. The former features a 3-3-3 seating pattern with a solid 79 cm seat pitch (industry average) in economy class. The seat pitch on the 777 is the same, though seating is in a 3-4-3 pattern.
Search & Book
According to the fare rules, tickets are on sale for this price until January 17, 2022 for departures prior to June 30, 2022. Your inbound flight might take place later. A minimum stay of one night from Saturday to Sunday applies. Availability is outstanding between April and June 2022.
Google Flights helps you find additional flight dates. We recommend booking on ba.com to enjoy the free checked bags and refund policy.
Mileage
British Airways offers the long haul tickets in booking class O, the feeders are booking class S. You can expect the following mileage out of this trip:
- 4,712 Avios + 30 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 2,742 Avios + 210 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 2,742 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 2,542 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 2,472 Avios + 60 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 2,472 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 2,472 Points on Finnair Plus
- 2,472 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 2,472 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 2,472 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 2,358 Points + 14 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 2,358 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 2,358 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 116 AsiaMiles + 10 Club Points on Asia Miles
Information & Tips for India
India is billed as a “subcontinent” not only for geographical reasons. The argument can be made that there is no region on the entire planet as culturally different as India. For example, it is home to as many vegetarians as the rest of the world. But its unique cuisine is just one of reasons to go there – India has a lot to offer. You can finde paradise like beaches in Goa and Kerala. Buzzing metropoles like Delhi and Mumbai invite you as well as and extravagant buildings and palaces like the world famous Taj Mahal. In conclusion, a country as huge as India is full of possibilities.
Visa & Entry
EU citizens need a visa and a passport to enter India. The easiest way is to apply for an eVisa, that will grant you two entries and a stay up to 60 days. It costs around 30€ on the government’s official site. With it, you can enter the country at almost any international airport.
Transport infrastructure
Flag carrier Air India and a bunch of smaller LCCs connect the airports of Delhi and Mumbai to almost any noteworthy city in the country. For a country its size, India has an excellent railway network. This allows for extremely cheap ground transportation. Renting a car is possible, but incredibly dangerous due to poor road conditions and reckless driving habits.
Currency
Official currency is the Indian rupee. €1 buys roughly ₹89.
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Information & Tips for Mumbai
Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay, is the most populous city in India. Its city center is located on a peninsula. The city is famous for its breathtaking, pompous colonial buildings like the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus railway station or the Bombay High Court. The heart of India’s financial industry is located in Mumbai as well, resulting in numerous skyscrapers and contemporary buildings in its Southern districts.
The Best Time to Visit
Mumbai is hot and humid all year round, so there isn’t really a “best time to visit”. But there definitely are times when you shouldn’t visit the city – like in its monsoon season. That lasts from June to the end of September and sees daily, heavy rain showers pour on the city.
From The Airport to the City
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Int’l Airport serves as a secondary hub for Air India and attracts many international airlines from all over the globe. It is located roughly 30 kilometres north of the city centre. Before 2021, there will be no metro connection to the airport. Instead, you can take air-conditioned buses provided by private companies. A taxi ride downtown can take up to 90 Minutes due to heavy traffic, but its rather affordable and should not exceed 400 rupees (approx. €5).
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