Mumbai to Rajahmundry flights — fares, airlines and what to know before you book
Quick answer: Mumbai to Rajahmundry non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 55m, operated by IndiGo (only non-stop carrier), A few IndiGo non-stops a week, daily in some schedule periods — 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–RJA fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
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Mumbai to Rajahmundry flights — quick facts
- Distance: ≈ 971 km
- Non-stop flight time: ≈ 1h 55m
- Typical routing: A few IndiGo non-stops a week, daily in some schedule periods — confirm on your date
- Airlines flying Mumbai Rajahmundry: IndiGo (only non-stop carrier)
- Visa for Indians: Not required — Mumbai to Rajahmundry is a domestic flight within India.
IndiGo's direct Mumbai–Rajahmundry flight
IndiGo is the only airline selling non-stop seats from Mumbai to Rajahmundry. Recent schedules have placed the departure from Mumbai in the early or mid-afternoon (one recent timing was 14:40, arriving 16:35), though IndiGo adjusts the slot and the days of operation between its summer and winter timetables. Some periods have seen three flights a week, others a near-daily pattern. Because the frequency moves, treat any timetable you saw months ago as a guide only. FlightGPT shows you which dates carry the non-stop and which only have connecting itineraries, so you can plan around the direct days.
Crossing the Deccan: flight time and routing
The great-circle distance of 971 km is close to a Mumbai–Delhi hop in length but much less travelled. The aircraft heads east-south-east over Pune, Solapur and the Telangana plateau before descending towards the Godavari. Scheduled block time is about 1 hour 50 to 55 minutes. The return leg in the evening is usually scheduled slightly shorter because of prevailing winds. Thunderstorms build over the plateau on summer and monsoon afternoons, so mild turbulence on the descent into Rajahmundry is common from June to September. Keep your seatbelt fastened even when the sign is off.
Rajahmundry Airport at Madhurapudi: what to expect
Rajahmundry's airport is at Madhurapudi, roughly 18 km north-east of the city centre and the Godavari riverfront. The drive takes about 30–40 minutes by taxi depending on traffic on the Kakinada road. App cabs are available in Rajahmundry but not always at the terminal kerb, so many travellers pre-arrange a car through their hotel or family. The airport also serves Kakinada, about 60 km away, and the Konaseema delta towns such as Amalapuram, which are a one-and-a-half to two-hour drive. If you are heading to Kakinada's port or industrial area, a pre-booked cab is the simplest choice.
IndiGo baggage rules for this route
IndiGo's domestic economy allowance applies: normally 15 kg check-in plus one cabin bag of up to 7 kg, with a small personal item such as a laptop bag. Saver-type fares may change the checked allowance, so look at the fare summary before you pay. If the rotation is flown by an ATR, cabin bags larger than the ATR bins can be tagged at the aircraft steps and returned on arrival. For anyone travelling home for Sankranti with gifts and clothes, prepaying extra kilos online is noticeably cheaper than paying at the Mumbai counter.
Who flies from Mumbai to the Godavari districts?
Much of the demand comes from Telugu families in Mumbai and Thane returning to East and West Godavari for festivals, weddings and harvest season. Rajahmundry is also the gateway for business in the aquaculture belt, the Kakinada port and fertiliser plants, and the ONGC and oil-and-gas operations in the Krishna–Godavari basin. Leisure visitors come for Papikondalu boat trips through the Eastern Ghats gorge, the long road bridges over the Godavari, and temple towns such as Annavaram and Draksharamam. Many first-time visitors stay in Rajahmundry and do day trips, because hotel choice is wider there than in the delta villages.
Sankranti, Dasara and the Pushkaralu: Rajahmundry's peak dates
Makar Sankranti in mid-January is the biggest travel festival in the Godavari districts, and flights out of Mumbai sell out days in advance. Dasara and Diwali bring the next wave, followed by the wedding muhurtham season. The next Godavari Pushkaralu, the twelve-yearly river festival centred on Rajahmundry, is expected in 2027 and will draw very large crowds. Summer holidays in May also lift demand. With only one non-stop on operating days, check seats three to five weeks ahead for these windows, and consider the connecting options below if the direct flight is gone.
Connecting via Hyderabad or Bengaluru on non-direct days
On days without the non-stop, the usual fix is one change. Hyderabad has several IndiGo flights a day to Rajahmundry, and Mumbai–Hyderabad is a busy shuttle, so a single-ticket connection is easy to find. Bengaluru and Chennai also link to Rajahmundry. Keep the layover at least 90 minutes on a single ticket, and longer if you are self-connecting. Another choice is to fly Mumbai to Visakhapatnam or Vijayawada and drive the last stretch, roughly 190 km and 150 km respectively. For the westbound leg, our Rajahmundry to Mumbai page has the evening departure details.
Before you fly: a short Mumbai-side checklist
An afternoon IndiGo departure means leaving south Mumbai around noon to allow for traffic; the Aqua Line metro to the airport is the more reliable option. Check your terminal on the boarding pass because IndiGo uses both of Mumbai's terminals. Do web check-in early to choose a seat; window seats on the right side give a view of the Godavari on the approach on clear days. Carry Aadhaar, a passport or a driving licence for security. Finally, compare the non-stop against one-stop combinations on FlightGPT, because on some dates the connection gets you in earlier.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Mumbai to Rajahmundry?
Yes. IndiGo operates a non-stop flight from Mumbai (BOM) to Rajahmundry (RJA) on selected days of the week, taking about 1 hour 55 minutes. On other days you connect via Hyderabad or Bengaluru.
Which airline flies Mumbai to Rajahmundry non-stop?
IndiGo is the only airline flying Mumbai to Rajahmundry non-stop in 2026. Frequency varies by schedule period, from about three flights a week to near-daily, so confirm your date when you search on FlightGPT.
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Rajahmundry?
The Mumbai to Rajahmundry non-stop covers about 971 km and is scheduled at roughly 1 hour 55 minutes. One recent IndiGo timing left Mumbai at 14:40 and reached Rajahmundry at 16:35.
How far is Rajahmundry airport from the city?
Rajahmundry Airport is at Madhurapudi, about 18 km from Rajahmundry city centre, a 30–40 minute drive. Kakinada is about 60 km from the airport and Amalapuram in Konaseema roughly a two-hour drive.
What is the IndiGo baggage allowance from Mumbai to Rajahmundry?
IndiGo domestic economy normally allows 15 kg check-in and a 7 kg cabin bag plus a small personal item on Mumbai to Rajahmundry flights. Check your fare type, because some fares carry different checked allowances.
When is it hardest to get Mumbai to Rajahmundry flights?
Seats are tightest around Makar Sankranti in mid-January, Dasara and Diwali, and the wedding season. The Godavari Pushkaralu expected in 2027 will also bring very heavy demand to Rajahmundry.
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Cheapest Mumbai to Rajahmundry tickets — what drives the price
Mumbai to Rajahmundry prices swing with demand, season and lead time more than with any single airline. The reliable lever is comparison: pull every BOM–RJA fare at once and shift your date by a day or two. Mid-week and red-eye departures on IndiGo (only non-stop carrier) are usually where the cheapest seats sit.
Mumbai–Rajahmundry flights for tomorrow or this weekend
For a same-week Mumbai–Rajahmundry trip, the trick is to check all carriers at once rather than one app at a time. FlightGPT's live BOM-RJA search does exactly that — red-eye and early-morning departures often carry the lowest last-minute prices. Enter your date above to compare instantly.
Mumbai to Rajahmundry non-stop and direct flights
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Rajahmundry non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Rajahmundry flight time is ≈ 1h 55m. 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 Rajahmundry ticket but are open to a layover.
Understanding Mumbai to Rajahmundry ticket prices
On Mumbai to Rajahmundry, 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 Rajahmundry fares across IndiGo (only non-stop carrier) — the cheapest all-in option, not the lowest sticker that balloons at checkout.