SkyTeam airline Saudia offers flights from Washington D.C. to Mumbai starting at US$624 (~€579). The two included checked bags make this fare even more attractive. Saudia is a full-service carrier, although alcohol is not allowed onboard.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to Saudia with your preselected flight dates. You can also check what OTAs have to offer, as they sell these tickets up to US$62 (~€57) cheaper.
You would fly a Boeing 777 all the way with a transfer in Jeddah. According to the seat map, the longer flight will have a 3-3-3 configuration, while the shorter one will have 10 seats per row (3-4-3).
Search & Book:
This is what the fare rules state:
- Sales period: Until March 31, 2023
- Travel period: Until May 31, 2023
- Minimum stay: None
- Maximum stay: None
You can use our availability calendar above to look for dates, which only shows itineraries with flights shorter than 24 hours. If you want to set filters or remove our duration filter, you can also try Google Flights. In this case, online travel agencies sell tickets for around US$62 (~€57) cheaper than the airline. You can search OTAs on Momondo or you can book directly on Saudia.
Why is booking with an airline better than with an online travel agency?
More often than not, online travel agencies offer lower fares than airlines do. We still recommend booking with the airlines directly. There are two main reasons for that:
Better Customer Service
In case any problems like delays, cancellations or missed connections arise, you can communicate directly with the airline. The airline has to take care of you because you have a contract with them.
If a travel agency issues your ticket, you may have to reach out to them first. You also depend on your OTA to forward information like flight changes instead of receiving them directly from the airline. In many cases, you may get a prime exhibition of responsibility shifting rather than problem-solving.
This especially applies to premium tickets. You don’t want to spend more than €1,000 to wind up with some budget OTA’s telephone hotline in case anything goes wrong.
Baggage and Other Fees
Economy fares not including hold luggage are industry standard by now. In most cases, travel agencies charge much higher baggage fees than the airlines themselves. If bags are not included in your fare, airlines are often the cheaper alternative.
This also applies to other things like food services, insurances or priority treatment. In almost all cases, you pay less for additional amenities when booking on the airlines’ website.
Mileage
Saudia sells these tickets in booking class V. This would get you the following mileage:
- 14,112 Miles on Xiamen Airlines Egret Club
- 8,770 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 8,770 Miles on Aeromexico Club Premier
- 8,770 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 8,770 Miles on China Airlines Dynasty Flyer
- 8,770 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 8,770 Miles on Etihad Guest
- 8,770 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 8,770 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 8,770 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 8,770 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 8,770 Award Miles + 100 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 6,136 Miles on Saudia Alfursan
- 4,384 Award Miles + 40 XP on Flying Blue
- 4,384 RDM + 876 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
Destination
Hotel prices in Mumbai usually start at roughly €30 (~US$32), depending on the hotel category. Whichever category and hotel you opt for, make sure to get the best price! Our recommendation is to search on booking.com, or even on our own Travel-Dealz hotel search:
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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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. 100 rupees are worth around 1,30€.
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