Mangalore to Mumbai flight guide — non-stop airlines, fares, baggage, terminals and documents for domestic Indian travel.
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Quick answer: Mangalore to Mumbai non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 35m, operated by IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX), Akasa Air (QP), ≈ 6 non-stop departures a day (IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest IXE–BOM fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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| Airline | Cabin bag | Checked (economy) | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 15 kg | Largest network; strong on-time record |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 15 kg | Low-cost, Air India group |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 15 kg | Newer fleet; value fares |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
Mangalore to Mumbai is a busy coastal-Karnataka-to-metro route served by several carriers. IndiGo (6E) leads the schedule, with Air India Express (IX) and Akasa Air (QP) adding non-stops. Between them you typically get around 6 non-stop departures a day, with plenty more one-stop options if you want a wider time choice.
Note that Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so any older listing showing them is out of date. The route serves a large Gulf-diaspora and business catchment, so it stays well used year-round.
The distance is roughly 720 km and the non-stop block time is about 1 hour 35 minutes, with services typically in the 1h 30m to 1h 45m range. Both cities are on IST, so there is no time-zone change — a 10:00 departure from Mangalore lands in Mumbai around 11:35 local.
If a results page shows a much longer duration, that is a one-stop connection rather than the non-stop — filter for direct flights when comparing. The non-stop is comfortably the quickest way between the two cities, versus a long overnight road or rail journey.
Fares track Mumbai business demand, the Gulf-diaspora travel calendar and the monsoon. The broad pattern is below.
| Period | Demand | Typical fare trend |
|---|---|---|
| Apr–May (summer holidays) | High | Higher; book early |
| Jun–Sep (monsoon) | Lower | Often the cheapest window |
| Oct–Nov (festive, Diwali) | High | Rises sharply around festivals |
| Dec–Jan (year-end) | High | Peak; book well ahead |
| Feb–Mar | Medium | Good mid-week value |
Booking 2–4 weeks ahead and flying mid-week usually lands the best fares; festival weekends and Diwali are the dearest.
Practical levers: fly mid-week (Tuesday/Wednesday are softest), pick early-morning or late-evening departures business travellers avoid, and travel hand-baggage-only on the low-cost carriers to skip checked-bag charges. Steer clear of the days around Diwali and long weekends.
With three carriers competing, prices stay reasonable — compare all of them, and check the all-in fare after adding any bag or seat you need. Setting a fare alert on FlightGPT helps you catch a dip on this route.
The schedule spreads across the day, so you have choice. Early-morning departures get you into Mumbai for a full working day or a same-day connection — useful given Mumbai’s role as a hub. Late-evening flights are often the cheapest and let you finish the day in Mangalore first.
Mumbai’s airport gets congested in peak banks, so a flight landing outside the busiest windows clears immigration-free arrivals and the taxi queue faster. If you have an onward Mumbai connection, leave generous time given BOM’s size.
Business travellers: the morning flight gets you to a Mumbai meeting comfortably, with an evening return making a same-day trip realistic. Pay for a forward seat to speed disembarking at busy BOM.
Families: a 95-minute flight is easy with children. Book seats together early, gate-check strollers, and note that Mangalore’s compact terminal is simple to navigate; Mumbai is larger, so allow more time.
Students & budget travellers: the train and bus are cheaper but take 12+ hours; the flight saves most of a day. Watch monsoon and mid-week fare dips, set a fare alert, and travel hand-baggage-only to keep the cost down.
Mangalore (IXE) — Mangaluru International Airport at Bajpe — has a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights, about 12–15 km from the city. It is a compact, hilltop tabletop airport, easy to navigate.
At Mumbai (BOM) — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International — most flights on this route use Terminal 2, though IndiGo also operates some domestic flights from Terminal 1. The terminal is on your ticket and check-in email — always confirm it, as the two terminals are several kilometres apart.
Mangalore (IXE) at Bajpe is about 12–15 km north-east of the city. App cabs and pre-paid taxis are the easiest way in; allow time as the approach is hilly.
Mumbai (BOM) sits within the city at Andheri/Sahar. App cabs, pre-paid taxis, the Mumbai Metro and BEST buses connect to the city — but Mumbai traffic is heavy, so budget plenty of time, especially in peak hours. If you land at T2 and need T1 (or vice versa) for a connection, use the inter-terminal transfer and leave a wide buffer.
On the low-cost carriers’ cheapest fares the standard domestic allowance is 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag, with extra weight charged per kilo. Air India Express and Akasa bundles vary by fare type.
Check the current rules before you fly: IndiGo baggage, Air India Express baggage and Akasa Air baggage. Pre-buying extra allowance online is cheaper than paying at the counter.
Coastal Mangalore and Mumbai both see a heavy south-west monsoon (June–September), with intense rain that can cause delays at both airports — build in buffer time and keep an eye on flight status. October–March is the comfortable, drier window most travellers prefer.
Summers (April–May) are warm and humid on the coast. Pack light cottons year-round, a sturdy umbrella in monsoon, and keep valuables in your cabin bag. There is no time change between the two cities.
With three carriers competing on Mangalore–Mumbai, comparing all of them on the same day usually surfaces a better fare than sticking to one airline. Favour mid-week and off-peak departures, and double-check your Mumbai terminal (T1 vs T2) before you travel, as they are far apart. Use FlightGPT to watch the whole day’s schedule and set a fare alert for a dip.
The non-stop flight takes about 1 hour 35 minutes, typically in the 1h 30m to 1h 45m range depending on winds and routing.
IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX) and Akasa Air (QP) operate non-stops. Go First and Jet Airways no longer operate, and Vistara has merged into Air India.
Around 6 non-stop departures a day, with more one-stop options if you want a wider time choice.
Most use Terminal 2, though IndiGo also operates some domestic flights from Terminal 1. The terminals are several km apart, so always check the one printed on your ticket.
Mangaluru International Airport (IXE) at Bajpe has a single integrated terminal for both domestic and international flights, about 12–15 km from the city.
Mid-week flights and the June–September monsoon window tend to be cheapest. Booking 2–4 weeks ahead and avoiding Diwali and festival weekends helps.
On the cheapest fares, 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag; extra weight is charged per kilo. Bundles on Air India Express and Akasa vary. Check each airline's baggage page.
Yes. All three carriers offer online check-in, typically from 48 hours up to about 1–2 hours before departure. It lets you pick a seat and skip the counter queue.
Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels or you are denied boarding, you are entitled to a full refund or an alternative flight, with compensation possible depending on notice. Refunds must be paid within the DGCA timeframe.
Yes. The June–September monsoon brings heavy rain to both coastal Mangalore and Mumbai and can cause delays. Allow buffer time and monitor flight status.
Trains and buses are cheaper but take 12+ hours along the Konkan route. The flight saves most of a day, so it is worth it if time matters.
Yes. Infants under 2 travel on a parent's lap at a reduced fare; add the infant to the booking and carry proof of age. Each adult may carry one infant.
Pet policy varies by airline and is limited; pre-approval is required. Check the operating airline's current pet policy well before booking.
Booking direct with the airline (or via FlightGPT) usually makes changes and refunds simpler. Compare the all-in price including bags and seats, as OTA headline fares may exclude add-ons.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Mangalore to Mumbai — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Mangalore–Mumbai prices across IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX), Akasa Air (QP); booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Mangalore to Mumbai at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo (6E), Air India Express (IX), Akasa Air (QP) can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available IXE–BOM fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Mangalore to Mumbai non-stop option. The direct Mangalore-Mumbai flight time is ≈ 1h 35m. If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mangalore Mumbai ticket but are open to a layover.
Mangalore–Mumbai pricing rewards comparison over loyalty: the best value rotates between low-cost and full-service carriers depending on the date. FlightGPT's grid surfaces every Mangalore Mumbai fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.