Mumbai to Vadodara Flights — Guide 2026
Mumbai to Vadodara flight guide — short-haul schedule, IndiGo & Air India fares, BOM terminal, BDQ airport tips.
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Mumbai to Vadodara flight guide — short-haul schedule, IndiGo & Air India fares, BOM terminal, BDQ airport tips.
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Quick answer: Mumbai to Vadodara non-stop flights take about ≈ 1h 20m non-stop, operated by IndiGo, Air India, ≈ 3 non-stop daily (around 20–21 flights a week between IndiGo and Air India). This is a domestic route within India, so no visa is required. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest BOM–BDQ fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed July 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · how we collect fares · editorial policy · fact-checking · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
Looking for cheap flights from Mumbai to Vadodara? FlightGPT compares live BOM to BDQ fares across every connected source — Indian carriers, OTAs and trusted travel agents — and shows the cheapest options side by side. Whether you want a Mumbai to Vadodara non-stop tomorrow, a last-minute weekend deal or the lowest price three months out, every active Mumbai-Vadodara fare is one search away.
| 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.
Mumbai (BOM) to Vadodara (BDQ) is a short, mostly business-driven sector with two carriers flying non-stop: IndiGo and Air India. Between them they run roughly 20–21 departures a week, which works out to about three non-stops on most days, clustered around an early-morning bank and an evening bank to suit day-return business travel.
IndiGo carries the bulk of the seats on this route, typically on its A320/A321neo narrow-bodies, with the occasional ATR 72-600 turboprop on thinner timings. Air India operates the remainder. Go First and Jet Airways no longer fly in India, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so you will not see those names when you search — IndiGo and Air India are the realistic choices here.
The straight-line distance is only about 390 km, and the scheduled block time is around 1h 20m gate to gate. Actual airborne time is closer to an hour; the rest is taxi and the climb-and-descent profile on such a short hop. Because both cities sit on Indian Standard Time, there is no time change to plan around.
This is a genuine point-to-point route — you do not need a connection. A one-stop itinerary (usually back through Mumbai or via Ahmedabad) only makes sense if a non-stop timing does not suit you, and it roughly doubles the journey for little or no saving.
On a thin two-airline route like this, fares move with how full the day's three flights are rather than with big seasonal swings. Booking two to three weeks out usually lands a sensible fare; same-week walk-up pricing on the popular morning departure can climb sharply because business travellers are price-insensitive on it.
| Period | Typical demand | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday mornings | High | Business-heavy; the dearest seats |
| Mid-week middays | Lower | Best value if your schedule is flexible |
| Festive season (Diwali, Navratri) | High | Gujarat travel peaks; book early |
| Monsoon (Jun–Sep) | Moderate | Softer fares; watch for Mumbai weather delays |
Fares quoted on booking sites are indicative only and change constantly — always confirm the live price before you pay.
A few practical levers on this sector: be flexible by a day, since a single full flight can make one date noticeably dearer than the next. Avoid the prime weekday morning departure if you can — the midday or late-evening flight is usually cheaper. Travelling hand-baggage-only on IndiGo's lighter fare avoids a checked-bag add-on you may not need for a quick trip.
Compare the all-in price across carriers rather than the headline figure; convenience-fee and seat-selection charges differ. FlightGPT shows fares side by side so you are comparing like with like before you book.
For a same-day return to Mumbai, the early-morning BOM departure (arriving Vadodara well before mid-morning) paired with an evening return is the workhorse pattern. If you are heading into Vadodara to stay, the evening flight lets you finish a Mumbai workday first.
One caution: Mumbai's airport is busy and prone to congestion and, in the monsoon, weather holds. A mid-morning or midday slot is less exposed to knock-on delays than the very first or very last rotation of the day.
Business travellers: the morning–evening non-stop pairing makes a comfortable day return feasible. Book the morning flight early as it fills first. Carry hand baggage only to walk straight off at compact Harni airport.
Families: with only about three flights a day, choose your timing carefully — a missed flight may mean a long wait for the next. The midday departure is calmer for children. Infants under two travel on a lap fare; carry the child's ID.
Students and budget travellers: honestly, on a 390 km hop the train or a road transfer is a real alternative and often cheaper. Fly only if the time saving is worth the premium for you; if you do, book ahead and travel light.
Mumbai (BOM), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International: IndiGo's domestic flights use Terminal 1 (Santacruz); Air India uses Terminal 2 (Sahar). The two terminals are about 7 km apart, so check your boarding pass and do not assume — turning up at the wrong terminal is the classic Mumbai mistake.
Vadodara (BDQ), Harni: a single integrated terminal opened in 2016, compact and quick to clear. It is a small airport, so allow modest time at security and expect a short walk from gate to apron.
In Mumbai, allow generous time to reach the airport — traffic between the suburbs and the terminals is unpredictable, especially in the monsoon. App-cab and the metro/road links serve both T1 and T2; remember the two terminals are separate buildings.
In Vadodara, Harni airport is about 6–8 km north-east of the city centre, roughly a 20–30 minute drive in normal traffic. App-cabs and prepaid taxis are available at the terminal; the city is compact so transfers are short and inexpensive.
On this domestic sector the standard allowance is 15 kg checked plus one 7 kg cabin bag on a regular fare. Lighter hand-baggage-only fares carry only the 7 kg cabin piece — useful for a day trip but check before booking if you plan to check a bag. Excess is charged per kilo and is far dearer at the airport than pre-paid online.
Allowances and fees vary by carrier and fare type, so confirm against the airline. See IndiGo baggage for the current IndiGo rules.
Vadodara has a hot, dry summer (April–June can top 40°C), a monsoon (June–September) and a pleasant, cooler winter (November–February), which is the most comfortable time to visit. Pack light cottons for most of the year and a light layer for winter mornings.
The monsoon is the main operational risk on this route — both Mumbai and Gujarat get heavy rain, which can cause delays. Build in buffer time around connections or meetings if you fly between June and September, and keep an eye on your flight status.
Because only two airlines fly this route with a handful of daily departures, prices hinge on which of the day's three flights you pick. Use FlightGPT to compare the morning, midday and evening options together — the convenient business-morning flight is almost always the dearest, and shifting to a midday departure often saves a useful amount for the same short journey.
Yes. IndiGo and Air India both fly BOM–BDQ non-stop, with roughly three departures on most days (about 20–21 a week between them).
The scheduled block time is about 1h 20m. Actual airborne time is closer to an hour; the rest is taxi, climb and descent.
IndiGo and Air India. Go First and Jet Airways have ceased operations, and Vistara has merged into Air India, so they no longer appear as options.
IndiGo's domestic flights use Terminal 1 (Santacruz); Air India uses Terminal 2 (Sahar). The two are about 7 km apart, so check your boarding pass.
Vadodara (Harni) has a single integrated terminal that handles all flights. It is compact and quick to clear.
Typically 15 kg checked plus a 7 kg cabin bag on a standard fare. Lighter hand-baggage-only fares include only the cabin piece. Confirm with your airline before booking.
Yes. IndiGo and Air India open web check-in around 48 hours before departure and close it shortly before the flight. Doing it online saves time at the airport.
Fog is rarely an issue here, but the June–September monsoon brings heavy rain to both Mumbai and Gujarat, which can cause delays. Build in buffer time and check your flight status.
Yes. Under DGCA rules, if the airline cancels your flight you are entitled to a full refund or an alternative flight, plus compensation in certain cases. Refund timelines apply even on the cheapest fares.
Air India accepts pets in cabin or hold subject to conditions; IndiGo's pet policy is limited. Always arrange and confirm pet travel with the airline well in advance — do not assume it is allowed.
Infants under two travel on a discounted lap fare without a separate seat. Carry the child's ID/age proof and book the infant when booking the adult ticket.
Both work. Booking direct can make changes and refunds simpler; an OTA may bundle a better price. FlightGPT lets you compare the all-in fare across both before you decide.
On a 390 km route the time saving is modest once you add airport transfers and security. Fast trains are a genuine and often cheaper alternative; fly mainly if a specific timing suits you.
At Mumbai, arrive about 2 hours before a domestic flight given the airport's size and traffic. At compact Vadodara on the return, 90 minutes to 2 hours is comfortable.
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There is no single "cheapest day" to fly Mumbai to Vadodara — the lowest fare is the one you find by comparing live. Open the search above to line up Mumbai–Vadodara prices across IndiGo, Air India; booking ahead and avoiding peak weekends typically trims 25–40 percent off the walk-up fare.
Flying Mumbai to Vadodara at short notice doesn't always mean overpaying. Off-peak departures and unsold seats on IndiGo, Air India can surface real same-week deals. Put your date into the FlightGPT search above and we'll show every available BOM–BDQ fare side by side in seconds.
Most travellers prefer the Mumbai to Vadodara non-stop option. The direct Mumbai-Vadodara flight time is ≈ 1h 20m non-stop. 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 Vadodara ticket but are open to a layover.
Mumbai–Vadodara 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 Mumbai Vadodara fare with baggage and meals counted in, so the genuinely cheapest all-in ticket is the one that rises to the top.