Diwali 2026 is Sunday 8 November. Dates for all five days, puja timings and holidays
- Cheapest month found: February 2027, from $119 one way on Royal Jordanian (1 stop).
- Dearest month: July 2027, from $221. Usual fare about $131.
- Non-stop fares found on SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air Arabia.
5% below usual: around the usual price
Best fare in the next three months: $124 in January 2027, against a usual $131.
Tracked every day since 31 October 2026: 63 fare checks saved on this route so far, across every departure month.
Cheapest fare by month
Cheapest one-way fare per person for each departure month. Yellow is the cheapest month. Tap a month to watch it.
Fares other travellers found in recent searches, checked 7 November 2026; months marked n/a had no fares yet. Prices change and are confirmed only when you book. Bags may cost extra.
Price history
How the cheapest fare on this route has moved, from our own daily checks (8 days so far). The longer we watch, the better we know a good price.
Return fares
Out in one month and back the next, the usual length of a family visit. Lowest return fare per person found.
| Fly out | Come back | Return from | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | December 2026 | $329 | Watch |
| December 2026 | January 2027 | $359 | Watch |
| January 2027 | February 2027 | $280 | Watch |
| February 2027 | March 2027 | $263 | Watch |
Return fares other travellers found recently; they change and are confirmed only when you book.
Airlines on this route
| Month | Cheapest fare | Airline | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $131 | Air India | 1 stop |
| December 2026 | $137 | Air India Express | 1 stop |
| January 2027 | $124 | Royal Jordanian | 1 stop |
| February 2027 | $119 | Royal Jordanian | 1 stop |
| March 2027 | $120 | Royal Jordanian | 1 stop |
| April 2027 | $131 | Royal Jordanian | 1 stop |
| May 2027 | $129 | Gulf Air | 1 stop |
| July 2027 | $221 | Oman Air | 1 stop |
Fares are found in pounds and shown in your currency at today's rate; the airline or travel site charges in its own currency when you book.
Nonstop or one stop?
The lowest nonstop fare against the lowest fare with one stop, month by month. A stop can save money; check the connection time before you book.
| Month | Nonstop | One stop |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | $191 SpiceJet | $131 Air India |
| December 2026 | $181 IndiGo | $137 Air India Express |
| January 2027 | none found | $124 Royal Jordanian |
| February 2027 | none found | $119 Royal Jordanian |
| March 2027 | none found | $120 Royal Jordanian |
| April 2027 | none found | $131 Royal Jordanian |
| May 2027 | none found | $129 Gulf Air |
| October 2027 | none found | $133 Royal Jordanian |
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Where one-stop fares usually connect: Air India via Delhi or Mumbai; Gulf Air via Bahrain. Fares other travellers found recently; confirmed only when you book.
Direct flights Dubai to Mumbai run with IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Emirates and Air India into Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM). India is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE all year, so plan pickups and onward travel on local time. Fares climb around Diwali on 8 November 2026 and during the July and August UAE school holidays.
Last checked: October 2026
When fares to Mumbai are lowest
Fares to Mumbai are usually lowest outside festival weeks and school holidays, so aim for quieter weeks and book with some lead time. The live fare calendar on this page shows this month's lowest fares for Dubai to Mumbai, and you can set a target so we email you when fares fall well under the usual price for your dates.
If your leave dates are flexible, compare a few weeks rather than a single day. Weeks that avoid Diwali, the Eid periods and the UAE school summer holidays in July and August tend to price lower, because fewer families are travelling home at the same time.
To set up a fare alert:
- Open the fare calendar on this page and find your travel month.
- Enter your dates, or the range you can fly within.
- Add your target fare for the route.
- Save the alert with your email address.
- Watch for our email when fares fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target.
We check fares every day, so you do not need to search each morning yourself. If your dates are fixed around a festival, set the alert early and be ready to book when it arrives.
Direct flights and airlines on the route
Five airlines fly nonstop from Dubai to Mumbai: IndiGo, Air India Express, SpiceJet, Emirates and Air India. All land at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), which sits close to the city and is a short ride from most of the northern and central suburbs.
Nonstop is the simplest choice for a short leave when you want to maximise time with family. Plan your pickup on Mumbai local time.
Some itineraries involve a stop. Air Arabia routes via Sharjah, and Royal Jordanian and SalamAir also appear with stops. These can be booked as self transfer routes on separate tickets, and that carries risk: if the first flight is delayed, the second airline has no duty to rebook you. Low cost airlines on this route appear only inside these self transfer options, so weigh the saving against the risk.
Remember the time difference. India is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of the UAE all year, so check your arrival time carefully when you plan a pickup at BOM.
Busy weeks on the Dubai to Mumbai route
Demand peaks around Diwali on 8 November 2026 and about 29 October 2027, during Ganesh Chaturthi in August or September, around Eid al Fitr about 10 March 2027 and Eid al Adha about 16 May 2027, and through the UAE school summer holidays in July and August. Fares on these weeks are usually higher, so book early.
Many people working in Dubai fly home for festivals, and school holidays bring families with children. If your leave falls in one of these windows, start watching fares months ahead and set an alert rather than waiting.
Ganesh Chaturthi moves each year, in August or September, so check the exact dates for your year before you lock in leave. The same applies to the Eid dates, which are approximate here.
Arriving in Mumbai: phone, data and entry
Sort your phone before you fly. Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea are the main networks in India, with coverage up to 5G. A travel eSIM or a top up for your Indian number means data is ready when you land, and you should check the official entry rules for your passport before you travel.
If you keep a UAE number, an eSIM for India lets you use data on arrival without hunting for a shop at the airport. If you prefer to keep your Indian number active, a mobile top up before departure avoids a lapse while you are away.
Entry requirements depend on your passport and can change, so check the official rules for your passport before you fly. Have your documents ready before you reach immigration at BOM.
How to get a price alert for your dates
Set a fare alert and let us do the checking. We check fares every day and email when they fall well under the usual price for your dates or under your own target, which suits anyone in Dubai planning leave around work and family commitments.
Start with the fare calendar to see this month's lowest fares, then pick your dates or a range. Add a target that you would happily pay and save the alert.
If you are flying for Diwali, Eid or the July and August school holidays, set the alert early. Busy weeks fill up and the lower fares go first.
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Questions
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Mumbai?
February 2027 has the lowest one-way fare we found: from $119 (fares checked 7 November 2026). The dearest month is July 2027, from $221.
Are there direct flights from Dubai to Mumbai?
Yes. Non-stop fares we found were on SpiceJet, IndiGo, Air Arabia.
Which airlines fly from Dubai to Mumbai?
Fares we found were on Air India, Air India Express, SpiceJet, IndiGo, Oman Air, Air Arabia, Royal Jordanian, Gulf Air, direct or with a stop.
Is now a good time to book Dubai to Mumbai?
Our Fare Index for this route is 95 (100 is the usual fare): the best fare in the next three months is $124 in January 2027, against a usual $131 so it is 5% below usual: around the usual price. Checked 7 November 2026.
Will my phone work in India?
Your home SIM may charge roaming. A India travel eSIM gives you data from landing while your own number stays on for calls, texts and bank codes.
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How we get these numbers: each day we save the cheapest fare travellers found for every month of this route. We never call a fare live, and we never add a fee to it.