Frankfurt am Main to Mumbai (FRA–BOM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FRA–BOM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air India and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 4,082 miles in approximately 7h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 38 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 12 | 789 | 8h05-8h10 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| LH Lufthansa | 7 | 789 | 7h59 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
FRA: CET · BOM: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 10.5:00 PM in Mumbai.
German passport holders need a visa to enter India. The easiest route is the eVisa, which you apply for at indianvisaonline.gov.in. The eTourist Visa costs USD 25 for a 30-day single-entry or USD 40 for a 1-year multiple-entry. A 5-year multiple-entry eVisa runs USD 80. Processing takes 3 to 5 business days. Apply at least a week before travel.
You can also get a traditional sticker visa at the Indian embassy in Berlin or consulates in Munich, Hamburg, or Frankfurt through BLS International. This takes 5 to 10 business days and costs around EUR 82. It makes sense if you need a longer stay or specific visa category.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date with at least 2 blank pages. The eVisa is valid at 28 designated airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. You cannot enter on an eVisa at a land border crossing. Keep a printed copy of your eVisa approval with you.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
Ola and Uber are the practical options from BOM. Book from inside the terminal and follow signs to the designated pickup zone. To South Mumbai (Nariman Point/Churchgate), expect ₹400–700 and 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. To Bandra or Juhu, ₹200–350 in 20–40 minutes.Pre-paid taxis from the terminal cost slightly less but use older vehicles. Mumbai Local trains are accessible via auto-rickshaw to Andheri station (10 min, ₹80–100) then Western Line to Churchgate (50 min, ₹25); inexpensive but impractical with large luggage. Terminal 2 (international) and Terminal 1 (domestic) are adjacent but separate buildings.
Tropical monsoon climate. The Southwest Monsoon (June–September) brings some of the heaviest urban rainfall in the world. Mumbai regularly receives 2,000–3,000mm per season. Flooding of approach roads and reduced visibility cause frequent delays and diversions during July and August. The July 26, 2005 floods are the benchmark for worst-case disruption.
Dry season (November–May) is reliable with warm temperatures (22–35°C) and clear skies. May sees pre-monsoon heat and humidity (32–38°C). Cyclones in the Arabian Sea can affect the region in May–June and October–November. November through February is the most stable period.
FRA–BOM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to BOM
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) are connected by nonstop service from Air India and Lufthansa. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FRA to BOM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to BOM ranges from 7 hours 59 minutes to 8 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,082 miles (6,570 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
38 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via VIE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.