Mumbai to Prayagraj flight guide — airlines, seasonal non-stops, fares, Bamrauli Airport (IXD), and Kumbh Mela travel tips.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Prayagraj non-stop flights take about ≈ 2h 15m non-stop (IndiGo); ≈ 3h–4h on 1-stop routings via Delhi, operated by IndiGo non-stop; IndiGo & Air India 1-stop via Delhi, ≈ 1 IndiGo non-stop most days, plus several 1-stop options via Delhi (DEL). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–IXD 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 | 7 kg | 15-25 kg | Full-service; meals included |
Standard domestic economy allowance; premium fares and elite tiers may include more. Confirm against your fare — each airline's baggage page is linked above.
IndiGo runs the only non-stop between Mumbai (BOM) and Prayagraj (IXD) — typically a single daily Airbus A320/A321 service, with extra frequencies layered in around the Magh Mela and Kumbh windows when pilgrim demand spikes. So while older write-ups call this route ‘seasonal only’, there's usually at least one direct flight a day to check for. If the non-stop is sold out or badly timed, both IndiGo and Air India sell convenient 1-stop itineraries via Delhi (DEL).
Ignore any listing for Go First, Jet Airways or Vistara — Go First and Jet have shut down, and Vistara has merged into Air India. Check live schedules before you book; the non-stop's timing shifts with the season.
The straight-line distance is roughly 1,080 km. The IndiGo non-stop covers it in about 2 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. A 1-stop routing via Delhi runs 3 to 4 hours in total once you count the layover — the BOM–DEL leg is about 2 hours and DEL–IXD around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Some travellers instead fly Mumbai–Lucknow (LKO), which has frequent non-stops, then drive the ~200 km to Prayagraj (3.5–4 hours by road or the Vande Bharat/express trains). That only makes sense if Lucknow is also on your itinerary or the Prayagraj fares are sky-high during a mela. For a single-destination trip, the direct BOM–IXD flight is almost always the better call.
Prayagraj is a pilgrimage city, so its fare calendar tracks the Hindu religious calendar more than the usual holiday pattern. Fares climb hard during the annual Magh Mela (Jan–Feb) and go to extremes in Kumbh/Maha Kumbh years. Book 3–4 weeks ahead in normal months and much earlier around any mela.
| Season | Demand | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Magh Mela / Kumbh (Jan–Feb) | Very high | Book 6–8 weeks out; extra non-stops appear but sell fast |
| Diwali & Chhath (Oct–Nov) | High | Lock fares early; UP-bound demand peaks |
| Summer holidays (May–Jun) | Moderate–high | Fly early morning to dodge heat-day surges |
| Monsoon (Jul–Sep) | Lower | Best value; watch for weather delays |
| Post-mela lull (Mar) | Low | Cheapest fares of the year on this sector |
These are qualitative patterns, not quoted prices — always pull a live fare before you book.
The lone non-stop tends to sit in the morning or early-afternoon band, which suits same-day arrivals at the Sangam. If you're on a 1-stop via Delhi, an early-morning Mumbai departure gives the most comfortable layover and gets you into Prayagraj by midday — useful because Bamrauli is a small airport and onward cabs thin out after dark. Avoid the last connection of the day in winter: north-Indian fog (see Travel tips) most often hits the early-morning and late-evening Delhi banks, and a delayed first leg can blow your connection.
Mumbai (BOM) — Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International: IndiGo's domestic flights use Terminal 1; Air India domestic uses Terminal 2. The two terminals are about 4 km apart with a free inter-terminal shuttle, so confirm your terminal on the ticket before you set off.
Prayagraj (IXD) — Bamrauli: a civil enclave inside an Indian Air Force station with a single, recently expanded civil terminal (upgraded for the Kumbh 2025 rush). Security is a touch stricter than at a purely civilian airport — photography near the apron is restricted — so allow about 90 minutes before departure.
In Mumbai: CSMIA sits in the suburbs at Andheri/Sahar. Use app cabs, the airport pre-paid taxi or the Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) which now serves the airport — far more predictable than the road in peak traffic, when the run from south Mumbai can take well over an hour. Leave early.
In Prayagraj: Bamrauli is about 12–15 km west of the city centre, roughly 30–40 minutes by road. Pre-paid taxis and app cabs are available; autos run too but are slower. During the Magh Mela and Kumbh, road diversions and crowds can stretch this considerably — pre-book your pickup and pad your timing.
On IndiGo and Air India economy you typically get 15 kg checked + 7 kg cabin on domestic fares (Air India's full-service economy is often 25 kg checked — check your fare). Lowest IndiGo ‘Lite’ fares may be cabin-only, so confirm before you pay.
Pilgrimage travellers often carry extra (offerings, return prasad) — pre-purchase excess online, it's cheaper than paying at the airport counter.
Winter fog (Dec–Jan) is the single biggest disruptor on anything routed through Delhi — and on the early/late Prayagraj banks. If you fly in those months, take the non-stop and the earliest workable slot, and keep buffer on either side of any onward train or mela appointment. Summer (May–Jun) is fiercely hot in Prayagraj (40°C+); fly early and hydrate. The monsoon (Jul–Sep) brings cheaper fares but occasional weather holds. Bamrauli's military-airfield status means schedules can also flex around defence operations — keep your contact number current for SMS alerts.
Treat the single daily BOM–IXD non-stop as a perishable seat. The moment a Magh Mela or Kumbh date firms up, fares and seats on that one flight vanish first — set an alert the day you start planning, and keep BOM–LKO (Lucknow) plus a road/Vande Bharat transfer as your back-pocket plan B. In a Kumbh year the Lucknow workaround has repeatedly beaten the direct flight on price.
IndiGo operates the only non-stop, usually once daily. IndiGo and Air India both sell 1-stop itineraries via Delhi. Go First, Jet Airways and Vistara no longer operate (Vistara has merged into Air India).
Yes — IndiGo runs a non-stop most days, roughly 2h 15m. Extra frequencies are added around the Magh Mela and Kumbh. Always check live schedules, as the timing shifts seasonally.
About 2 hours 15 minutes non-stop. A 1-stop routing via Delhi takes 3 to 4 hours including the layover.
Typically one IndiGo non-stop plus several 1-stop options via Delhi each day, with more added during major melas.
March (the post-mela lull) and the monsoon months are usually cheapest. Book 3–4 weeks ahead normally, and 6–8 weeks ahead around any mela. No fixed prices — pull a live fare.
At Mumbai, IndiGo domestic uses Terminal 1 and Air India domestic uses Terminal 2. Prayagraj (Bamrauli) has a single civil terminal.
Usually 15 kg checked plus 7 kg cabin on IndiGo and Air India domestic economy; Air India full-service economy is often 25 kg. The lowest IndiGo fares may be cabin-only — confirm before booking.
Yes. IndiGo and Air India open web check-in 48 hours before departure. It's the fastest way through Bamrauli's compact terminal.
Under DGCA rules you're entitled to a refund or free rebooking if the airline cancels, plus meals/refreshments on long delays. For more detail see the DGCA passenger charter on dgca.gov.in.
Yes — winter fog (Dec–Jan) frequently disrupts anything routed through Delhi and the early/late Prayagraj banks. The direct flight and an early slot reduce your exposure.
Air India accepts pets in cabin/cargo on many domestic flights with advance arrangement; IndiGo's pet policy is limited — check the airline directly well before travel, as rules and aircraft vary.
Yes. Infants under 2 travelling on an adult's lap pay a nominal infant fare plus taxes on both airlines. Carry the child's age proof.
Take the first workable flight in winter to dodge fog and to land in Prayagraj before onward cabs thin out. Avoid the last Delhi connection during fog season.
Fares are usually similar, but booking on the airline site makes changes, refunds and DGCA claims simpler. Compare on FlightGPT, then book where the total — including any change rules — works best for you.
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Mumbai to Prayagraj prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every BOM–IXD fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo non-stop; IndiGo & Air India 1-stop via Delhi are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
For a same-week Mumbai–Prayagraj trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live BOM-IXD search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Prayagraj non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Prayagraj flight time is ≈ 2h 15m non-stop (IndiGo); ≈ 3h–4h on 1-stop routings via Delhi. 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 Mumbai Prayagraj ticket but are open to a layover.
On Mumbai to Prayagraj, the headline price and the price you actually pay can differ once baggage and seat selection are added. That's why FlightGPT compares fully-bundled Mumbai Prayagraj fares across IndiGo non-stop; IndiGo & Air India 1-stop via Delhi — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.