Mumbai to Mundra flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Mumbai to Mundra non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 15m, Five non-stops a week (Star Air, since 23 Jun, 2026) — confirm on your date. This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–MDA fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Mumbai to Mundra flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 527 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 15m
- Typical routing: Five non-stops a week (Star Air, since 23 Jun, 2026) — confirm on your date
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Mumbai to Mundra is a domestic flight within India.
Star Air opens Mundra to scheduled flights
Until mid-2026, Mundra had no scheduled passenger flights. Star Air, the Bengaluru-based regional airline, launched Mundra as its 32nd destination on 23 Jun, 2026, with Mumbai among the first routes alongside Hindon (Delhi NCR), Goa, Surat, Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kolhapur and Nanded. Launch reports described five Mumbai–Mundra flights a week, on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and launch listings showed flight S5 705 leaving Mumbai at 12:20 and arriving at 13:35. Because both the airport and the route are new, expect schedule adjustments as demand settles. Search on FlightGPT for your date to confirm the day and time.
Who needs a flight to Mundra?
Mundra is one of India's largest commercial ports and the centre of a major industrial belt on the Gulf of Kutch, with a special economic zone, power plants and manufacturing units. That makes this route mainly a business link:
- Shipping, logistics and port-services staff based in Mumbai.
- Engineers and contractors working on industrial projects in the Mundra SEZ.
- Auditors, bankers and consultants on short site visits.
Kutchi families from Mumbai also use it to reach Mundra and the nearby coastal villages. Until this service, most of these travellers flew to Bhuj or Ahmedabad and drove — Bhuj is about 60 km away, Ahmedabad well over 300 km.
Leaving Mumbai for Kutch at midday
Check the terminal on your Star Air booking at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport before you leave. A 12:20 departure is a comfortable time to travel from most of Mumbai: the morning rush has eased and you can leave home around 10am. From Andheri or Bandra allow 30–45 minutes; from South Mumbai, Thane or Navi Mumbai allow about an hour. The Aqua Line metro, with stations at both terminals, is an option from BKC, Worli and Cuffe Parade. Star Air's Embraer jets may board from a remote stand by bus, and gates can close 20–25 minutes before departure, so do not cut it fine.
Arriving at Mundra's new airport
Mundra Airport has historically been used by private and corporate aircraft and began scheduled passenger service only with Star Air in June 2026, so its passenger facilities are still basic compared with an established city airport. Plan ahead:
- Arrange a pick-up through your company, hotel or contractor before you fly.
- Do not assume there will be a taxi rank or app-cab availability on arrival.
- Keep some cash for local transport and refreshments.
The airport is a short drive from Mundra town and the port area. Mandvi is about 50 km away, and Bhuj and Gandhidham roughly 60 km each by road.
Star Air baggage and cabin options
Star Air's economy fares have typically included around 15 kg of checked baggage and a 7 kg cabin bag, and the airline also sells a business-class product on some aircraft — confirm the exact allowance on your fare, as it can vary by fare type. Embraer regional jets have smaller overhead bins than an Airbus A320, so a large trolley case may need to go in the hold. Business travellers carrying laptops, site documents or safety gear should keep essentials in a small bag. If you are carrying tools or equipment for a site visit, check the airline's restricted-items rules before packing, since some tools are not allowed in the cabin.
Choosing between Mundra, Bhuj and Kandla
For western Kutch there are now three airports to consider, and the right one depends on your destination:
- Mundra (MDA): closest for the port, the SEZ and Mundra town; Star Air flies five days a week.
- Bhuj (BHJ): about 60 km from Mundra, with daily Air India and Alliance Air flights to Mumbai.
- Kandla (IXY): near Gandhidham, but SpiceJet's Kandla–Mumbai flight was withdrawn in mid-2026.
On days when Star Air does not fly, Bhuj is usually the best fall-back. For Mandvi beach or the Bhuj craft villages, Bhuj may be closer than Mundra anyway.
Monsoon, heat and timing on the Kutch coast
Mundra's weather shapes the experience more than the flight time. Summers are hot and humid, with April to June temperatures commonly above 38°C. The monsoon, roughly June to September, is lighter in Kutch than in Mumbai, but Mumbai's heavy rain can delay departures at the start of the trip. The cyclone season in May–June and October–November can also disrupt ports and flights on the Gujarat coast, as happened during Cyclone Biparjoy in June 2023. If you are travelling for a vessel call or a fixed site inspection, check weather warnings the day before and leave room for a one-day slip.
Before you search for a Mumbai–Mundra seat
Confirm the flying days for your week, as the route does not run daily. New routes can change days or timings at the start of the winter schedule in late October, so check again close to travel even if you booked early. Make sure your ID matches the name on the ticket exactly; corporate bookings with initials sometimes cause problems at smaller airports. For the return journey, read our Mundra to Mumbai flight guide. Compare what is on sale on FlightGPT, then book with Star Air or a travel partner.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to Mundra?
Yes. Star Air has flown non-stop from Mumbai (BOM) to Mundra Airport (MDA) since 23 Jun, 2026, with five flights a week at launch — Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It is Mundra's first scheduled passenger link with Mumbai.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Mundra?
The Mumbai to Mundra flight takes about 1 hour 15 minutes for the 527 km distance. In launch listings, Star Air flight S5 705 departed Mumbai at 12:20 and arrived in Mundra at 13:35.
Which airline flies to Mundra from Mumbai?
Star Air is the only airline flying Mumbai to Mundra in 2026. Mundra became Star Air's 32nd destination on 23 Jun, 2026, with flights also linking Mundra to Hindon, Goa, Surat, Bengaluru, Belagavi, Kolhapur and Nanded.
When did Mundra Airport start passenger flights?
Mundra Airport began scheduled commercial passenger flights on 23 Jun, 2026, when Star Air launched services there. Before that, the airstrip was used mainly by private and corporate aircraft.
How far is Mundra from Bhuj Airport?
Mundra is about 60 km by road from Bhuj Airport, which has daily Air India and Alliance Air flights to Mumbai. On days when Star Air's Mumbai–Mundra flight does not operate, flying to Bhuj and driving is the usual alternative.
Is there a flight from Mumbai to Kandla instead of Mundra?
Not in late 2026. SpiceJet's Kandla–Mumbai flight was withdrawn in mid-2026, so for western Kutch the options from Mumbai are Star Air to Mundra or Air India and Alliance Air to Bhuj.
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Mumbai to Mundra non-stop and direct flights
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Mumbai to Mundra airfare — what to expect
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