Mumbai to Sylhet (BOM–ZYL): no direct flight, best 1-stop routings via Kolkata or Dhaka, fares, flight time, visa and Osmani airport tips for 2026.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Sylhet flights take about ≈ 6–8h (1-stop via Kolkata/Dhaka), No non-stop — 1-stop via Kolkata (CCU)/Dhaka (DAC). Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–ZYL fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Mumbai to Sylhet? FlightGPT compares live BOM to ZYL fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, Gulf hubs, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Mumbai to Sylhet non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Sylhet fare is one search away.
Osmani International runs no service to western India, focusing on Dhaka shuttles and Gulf/UK diaspora flights. From Mumbai the practical route is the ~1,650 km BOM–CCU leg (about 2h 40m) and then the short 45–55 minute Kolkata–Sylhet hop, or a connection via Dhaka with all-day domestic feeders. Kolkata is the geographically closest hub at only ~350 km from Sylhet, while Dhaka delivers the smoother single-ticket experience.
A single PNR via Dhaka on Biman or US-Bangla gives you through-checked bags and same-day ZYL connections. The cheaper path self-connects in Kolkata, which enjoys frequent non-stops from Mumbai on IndiGo and Air India. Booking two tickets saves money but needs a 3–4 hour Kolkata layover to clear immigration twice and re-tag bags. See our Mumbai to Kolkata guide to time the first leg with margin.
Because the trip combines a long domestic leg with a short international hop, total economy round-trips usually run ₹22,000–₹40,000, depending on season and lead time. The cheapest windows are February to April and the August–September monsoon lull. Eid travel and the November–January winter peak can push one-ways past ₹25,000. Booking six to eight weeks ahead and flexing your dates by a day generally lands the best value.
Bangladesh offers no visa on arrival to Indians, so you must obtain a sticker visa in advance via the Bangladesh High Commission's IVAC centres. Processing typically takes 5–10 working days, so apply at least two weeks before departure with confirmed return tickets and accommodation proof. Our visa guide outlines the documents required; ensure your endorsement permits an air arrival at Osmani (ZYL).
Osmani International is about 10–12 km from Sylhet's centre, a single-terminal airport with short queues outside Eid. Pre-paid taxis and CNG autos reach the city in 20–30 minutes for a few hundred taka, while the Srimangal tea estates lie 2–3 hours away by road. Carry some taka for the cab and arrange a hotel pickup if your connecting flight arrives after dark, as late-night transport is limited.
The November-to-February dry season is ideal, offering pleasant 18–28°C days, clear skies over the haors and the best tea-garden light. The June–September monsoon brings heavy rain and seasonal flooding that can disrupt the short ZYL feeders. With Sylhet only 30 minutes ahead of IST, jet lag is negligible, so a morning Mumbai departure can have you in tea country the same evening.
Choose a single PNR via Dhaka for airline re-protection on delays. If you self-connect in Kolkata, fly an early BOM departure to keep a fallback later flight and respect the 7 kg domestic cabin limit. Combined India–Bangladesh fares often cap free checked baggage at 20–30 kg, so confirm the lowest common allowance. International check-in at ZYL closes around 60 minutes before departure, so allow time on the return.
No. BOM–ZYL has no direct service; you connect once via Kolkata or Dhaka for a total journey of about 6–8 hours.
Yes — an advance sticker visa via the Bangladesh High Commission's IVAC; there is no visa-on-arrival. Processing takes 5–10 working days.
Total economy round-trips typically run ₹22,000–₹40,000 depending on season, cheapest in February–April and August–September.
Via Kolkata is shortest as Sylhet is only ~350 km away with a 45–55 minute hop; via Dhaka gives the most daily ZYL feeders at 40–50 minutes.
Just 30 minutes — Sylhet is UTC+6 versus India's UTC+5:30, so jet lag is negligible.
About 10–12 km, a 20–30 minute taxi or CNG ride costing a few hundred taka.
The cheapest Mumbai to Sylhet airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Mumbai to Sylhet ticket prices across — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days out by 25–40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Mumbai-Sylhet price wins.
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There is currently no non-stop service between Mumbai and Sylhet — itineraries connect via a hub, with a typical journey of ≈ 6–8h (1-stop via Kolkata/Dhaka). Comparing hubs side by side often saves 15-30 percent. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Mumbai Sylhet ticket but are open to a layover.
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