Chennai to Mumbai (MAA–BOM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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MAA–BOM is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo, Air India and Akasa Air lead the route. The flight covers 642 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E IndiGo Also: AF, BA, KL, TK, VS | 91 | 32A, 32N, 32Q | 1h50-2h20 | – | – | AF, BA, KL, TK, VS |
| AI Air India Also: ET, LH, LX, MK, MS, SQ | 49 | 321, 32N | 2h10-2h25 | – | Star Alliance | ET, LH, LX, MK, MS, SQ |
| QP Akasa Air | 7 | 7M8 | 2h05 | – | – | – |
| SG SpiceJet | 7 | 73H | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Mumbai from Chennai
| Metric | MAA→BOM | TIR→BOM | BLR→BOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MAA | – | 61 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 271 | – | 442 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 1h 45m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
MAA: IST · BOM: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chennai, it's 6:00 PM in Mumbai.
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.
MAA–BOM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Chennai to Mumbai: India's South-West Business Corridor
MAA-BOM is one of India's highest-frequency domestic routes, connecting the country's fourth-largest city to its financial capital. IndiGo and Air India combine for the majority of the 17 to 20 daily nonstop departures. SpiceJet and Akasa Air add further options. Block time is about 2 hours over 1,030 km. The route is heavily business-driven, linking Chennai's IT, automotive, and manufacturing sectors to Mumbai's financial and corporate headquarters. Weekend traffic skews more personal and family travel, but weekday loads are dominated by corporate passengers.
Terminal Complexity at Mumbai
Mumbai's split terminal system is the key operational detail on this route. Terminal 1 (Santacruz) handles IndiGo and most domestic low-cost carriers. Terminal 2 (Sahar) handles Air India, Vistara, and all international flights. The two complexes are not connected airside. Passengers connecting from a MAA-BOM IndiGo flight to an international departure at Terminal 2 must exit, take the shuttle or a taxi, and re-enter through security. This transfer adds 60 to 90 minutes. Chennai airport (MAA) is more straightforward, with domestic arrivals concentrated in a single pier. The Chennai Metro station at the airport provides a direct link to Alandur interchange and the downtown corridor. Both cities experience monsoon-season thunderstorms (June through September in Mumbai, October through December in Chennai) that can produce departure delays during the afternoon convective window.