Statistics on Edinburgh-Mumbai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Mumbai (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Mumbai from Edinburgh airport is $ 780 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 663 (in march) and $ 978 (in august), which is a saving of $ 118 or a surplus of $ 199 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $542 to $597 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mumbai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Mumbai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 54322 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mumbai from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 663, saving $ 118 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 780). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 978).
Flight Edinburgh-Mumbai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 582 | $ 711 | good price |
| February | $ 572 | $ 710 | good price |
| March | $ 563 | $ 663 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 670 | $ 808 | fair price |
| May | $ 624 | $ 707 | good price |
| June | $ 663 | $ 772 | fair price |
| July | $ 730 | $ 944 | high price |
| August | $ 804 | $ 978 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 568 | $ 705 | good price |
| October | $ 568 | $ 747 | fair price |
| November | $ 549 | $ 700 | good price |
| December | $ 707 | $ 908 | high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Mumbai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Mumbai range from $433 to $1193. 4% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $434 to $488), 1% at the maximum price (from $1138 to $1193). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $597 to $651 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Mumbai flight
There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from Mumbai airport: Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Emirates, Wizz Air, Pegasus Airlines, Etihad Airways, Swiss and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 54322 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (22% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Mumbai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Mumbai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $27. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $35.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Mumbai to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $37. Conversely, departing from Mumbai on a saturday may cost you an additional $42.
Top prices Edinburgh-Mumbai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 04-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 543 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 06-05 to 29-05-2025 | $ 543 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 09-05 to 18-05-2025 | $ 545 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 11-05 to 27-05-2025 | $ 530 | layover flight with Ryanair |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 18-09 to 28-09-2025 | $ 541 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 01-10 to 31-10-2025 | $ 512 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 05-10 to 17-10-2025 | $ 539 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 08-10 to 18-10-2025 | $ 516 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 10-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 532 | layover flight with Swiss |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 13-10 to 25-10-2025 | $ 536 | layover flight with Swiss |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Mumbai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Mumbai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Mumbai, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 746 $, which is a saving of 34 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (158 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Mumbai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 695), 3 to 4 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 658), 6 to 7 months ($ 641), 7 to 8 months ($ 697) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 621 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 670), 3 to 4 months ($ 676), 4 to 5 months ($ 677), 5 to 6 months ($ 668), 7 to 8 months ($ 656) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 564 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 629), 4 to 5 months ($ 647), 5 to 6 months ($ 642), 6 to 7 months ($ 633), 7 to 8 months ($ 647), 9 to 10 months ($ 620) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 745 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 788), 3 to 4 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 794), 6 to 7 months ($ 750), 9 to 10 months ($ 752) |
| May | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 639 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 705), 2 to 3 months ($ 680), 5 to 6 months ($ 705), 6 to 7 months ($ 682), 8 to 9 months ($ 641) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 747 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 763), 1 to 2 months ($ 753) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 786 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 923), 4 to 5 months ($ 821), 5 to 6 months ($ 866), 6 to 7 months ($ 811), 8 to 9 months ($ 808), 9 to 10 months ($ 899) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 823 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 962), 1 to 2 months ($ 936), 5 to 6 months ($ 878), 6 to 7 months ($ 867), 7 to 8 months ($ 920), 8 to 9 months ($ 923), 9 to 10 months ($ 889) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 624 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 656), 2 to 3 months ($ 637), 8 to 9 months ($ 691) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 660 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 704), 3 to 4 months ($ 677), 4 to 5 months ($ 683), 9 to 10 months ($ 698), 10 to 11 months ($ 747) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 627 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 679), 2 to 3 months ($ 689), 4 to 5 months ($ 656), 5 to 6 months ($ 656) |
| December | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 821 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 879), 3 to 4 months ($ 828), 4 to 5 months ($ 867), 6 to 7 months ($ 869), 9 to 10 months ($ 862) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Mumbai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $16. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $17 more.
Edinburgh to Mumbai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 675 $542 to $852 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 618 $513 to $2622 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 627 $475 to $811 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 711 $667 to $759 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 730 $624 to $924 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 569 $534 to $598 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 571 $487 to $718 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 595 $580 to $629 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 830 $708 to $1040 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 606 $586 to $694 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 649 $647 to $650 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 606 $606 to $606 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january, february and march are cheaper to travel to Mumbai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!