The newest SkyTeam member, Virgin Atlantic, is currently selling premium economy tickets from Paris to Mumbai for €773. That means that after a short flight to London, you’ll be sitting in comfortable leather seats, with 2x 23 kg of baggage allowance.
These tickets can be cancelled for a fee of €200 or rebooked for a fee of €60 + the price difference.
Our calendar displays all available dates for trips of up to 28 days and can easily redirect you to Virgin Atlantic’s booking site.
First, Air France will fly you to London on an Airbus A220-300 in economy class. After a short 2-hour layover, you’ll be seated 9 hours in Virgin Atlantic’s Boeing 787 premium economy. The seats are aligned in a 2-3-2 formation.
Search & Book
The only restriction mentioned in the fare rules is that you need to stay at least one Sunday at your destination before flying back. The availability seems to be limited to dates between September and March, excluding December.
Our calendar displays all available dates, as does Google Flights. These prices are available directly on Virgin Atlantic’s website.
Mileage
The flights between Paris and London are issued in economy class Q, while the long-haul premium economy class flights are issued in booking class K. The entire trip should get you:
- 15,904 Miles on Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles
- 13,662 RDM + 2,286 MQD on Delta SkyMiles
- 11,422 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 9,180 Award Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 9,180 Award Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 9,180 Miles on Aerolíneas Argentinas AerolíneasPlus
- 9,180 Miles on MEA Cedar Miles
- 9,180 Miles on CSA OK Plus
- 9,180 Award Miles + 150 Tier Points on Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- 9,180 Miles on Korean Air Skypass
- 9,180 Miles on Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles
- 9,180 Miles on Air Europa Suma
- 9,180 Miles on ITA Volare
- 6,832 Award Miles + 50 XP on Flying Blue
Destination
Hotel prices in Mumbai usually start at roughly €20-30, depending on the hotel category and the specific dates. 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. €1 buys roughly ₹89.
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Cover Picture: Ditmar Lange