Fly to Mumbai

On flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi, you will be arriving in India's commercial capital and its largest and most vibrant city. Mumbai offers a beguiling mixture of old-world colonial atmosphere and contemporary cool, with great nightlife alongside heavyweight cultural and historical attractions.

Mumbai is squeezed onto a small island which is connected by bridges to the mainland. It is a city of huge contrasts; where glistening skyscrapers overshadow run-down slums. As India’s fashion and film capital, not to mention centre for the gem trade, Mumbai is also a very glamorous city.

Plan your itinerary well before taking flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi as there is much to do.












Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the most enchanting of the many Raj-era buildings that can be found around the city. Take a boat ride to the peaceful Elephanta Island and its remarkable cave temple.

Check out the Horniman Circle at the epicentre of the Fort area. Its central gardens are open to the public and offer a welcome shady retreat from the busy streets. Visit Balbulnath Temple if you are prepared to make a steep climb up the northeastern end of Malabar Hill. Overlooking Chowpatty Beach at 1,000-feet above sea level, the temple features elaborate carvings and a grand terrace.

A visit to the Shrine of Haji Ali is a must for those arriving on flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi. Built on a tiny island connected by a narrow pier to the mainland, the shrine is only accessible during low tide.

Flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi
Etihad offers frequent flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi. Book flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi.

Fly from Abu Dhabi

Etihad offers frequent flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi, the largest of the seven Emirates that make up the UAE. The city of the same name is the captivating capital of the country. You can experience year-round sunshine, pristine beaches, spectacular sand dunes and a pulsating cosmopolitan lifestyle in Abu Dhabi.

The heart of this vibrant city lies just 32km east of Abu Dhabi International Airport on an island that sticks out into the bath-warm waters of the Arabian Gulf.

With its fortuitous location at the crossroads of east and west, Abu Dhabi is as appealing to travellers as a destination in its own right or as a welcome stopover point for those on flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi who began their journey in North America, Europe or other parts of the world.












Once Abu Dhabi was just a destination for business travellers, but today it is fast becoming a favourite stop-off for savvy holiday makers who appreciate its unbeatable mix of old and new, fabulous beaches and resorts, wildlife attractions and world-beating theme parks.

Known around the world for its huge oil reserves and fondness of its heritage, Abu Dhabi epitomises modern Arabia.

Before taking flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi, be sure to visit the exuberant seven-star Emirates Palace Hotel, the majestic Sheikh Zayed Mosque, Ferrari World theme park, the historic garden city of Al Ain, the dunes of Liwa, as well as a number of museums, souqs and malls to visit.

Read our top ten things to do in Abu Dhabi guide for more ideas of what to do here.

Mumbai Airport

On flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi, you will land at Mumbai airport, officially known as Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and formerly called Sahar International Airport.

Chhatrapati Shivaji is the main airport in Mumbai and is South Asia's busiest airport in term of passenger traffic. In 2007-8, Mumbai airport handled more than 26 million passengers.

Chhatrapati Shivaji airport has three main terminals, spread over an operational area of 5.9 km2. Terminal 1, which has two sub-terminals 1A and 1B, is for domestic flights; Terminal 2 is for international flights; and Terminal 3 for cargo.

Note that travelling between the terminals on landside can take 15-20 minutes.

Passengers arriving on flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways arrive at Terminal 2. Premium class guests can make use of the Oberoi lounge in Terminal 2.

• Airport Code – BOM
• Airport Name – Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
• City - Mumbai 
• Country – India
• Country Abbrev - IN
• Time Zone – GMT +5.5
• Telephone +91 22 66850222

When you take off on flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi Airport you will be leaving from Terminal 3, Etihad Airway’s elegant and purpose-built terminal. Our Etihad Diamond First Class and Pearl Business Class lounges offer a world of comfort, style and convenience to our premium passengers.

The airport is the gateway to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. On-going redevelopment work at Abu Dhabi airport has significantly enhanced the experience for passengers and has allowed Etihad to increase the number of its flights to Mumbai from Abu Dhabi in addition to other destinations.

Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi airport was opened in February 2009, increasing the airport's passenger handling capacity from five to 12 million passengers a year.

The first phase of a Midfield Terminal Complex is due for completion in the next few years and will take the airport's handling capacity to 20 million passengers. Abu Dhabi airport will be capable of handling 40 million passengers by 2030, when the project is completed.

• Airport Code: AUH
• Airport Name: Abu Dhabi International Airport
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Country: United Arab Emirates
• Country Abbrev: AE
• Time zone: GMT +4
• Telephone: +971 2-5757500