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 $ 815 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 670 (in march) and $ 1052 (in august), which is a saving of $ 145 or a surplus of $ 238 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $648 to $702 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Mumbai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Mumbai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 37152 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Mumbai from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 670, saving $ 145 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 815). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1052).
Flight Edinburgh-Mumbai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 606 | $ 739 | good price |
| February | $ 601 | $ 745 | good price |
| March | $ 567 | $ 670 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 686 | $ 807 | fair price |
| May | $ 627 | $ 719 | good price |
| June | $ 657 | $ 782 | fair price |
| July | $ 765 | $ 993 | high price |
| August | $ 856 | $ 1052 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 623 | $ 764 | good price |
| October | $ 631 | $ 817 | fair price |
| November | $ 588 | $ 720 | good price |
| December | $ 779 | $ 960 | 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 $432 to $1241. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $432 to $486), 1% at the maximum price (from $1187 to $1241). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $648 to $702 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Mumbai flight
There are 14 companies that serve Edinburgh from Mumbai airport: EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Qatar Airways, KLM, Air France, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Virgin Atlantic and Finnair.
Data analysis:
Of the 37152 flights analyzed in previous years, EasyJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Mumbai route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Mumbai flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $33. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $38.
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 $45. Conversely, departing from Mumbai on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Top prices Edinburgh-Mumbai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 19-05 to 26-05-2024 | $ 602 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 03-06 to 17-06-2024 | $ 598 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 02-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 587 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 03-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 552 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 06-09 to 15-09-2024 | $ 526 | layover flight with Lufthansa |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 01-10 to 08-10-2024 | $ 555 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 07-11 to 14-11-2024 | $ 532 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 22-01 to 29-01-2025 | $ 502 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 03-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 604 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Mumbai | 08-03 to 14-03-2025 | $ 582 | layover flight with KLM |
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 6 to 7 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 sunday.
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 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 763 $, which is a saving of 52 $ 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 (150 $ 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: 649 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 732), 2 to 3 months ($ 735), 3 to 4 months ($ 715), 5 to 6 months ($ 677), 6 to 7 months ($ 664) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 625 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 709), 3 to 4 months ($ 680), 4 to 5 months ($ 701), 5 to 6 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 684) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 620 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 653), 5 to 6 months ($ 626) |
| April | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 759 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 802), 5 to 6 months ($ 802), 6 to 7 months ($ 784) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 691 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 702), 2 to 3 months ($ 694), 5 to 6 months ($ 717) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 756 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 771), 3 to 4 months ($ 774) |
| July | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 780 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 828), 5 to 6 months ($ 873), 6 to 7 months ($ 811), 8 to 9 months ($ 783) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 860 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1030), 5 to 6 months ($ 921), 6 to 7 months ($ 888), 8 to 9 months ($ 913) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 613 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 683), 5 to 6 months ($ 746), 6 to 7 months ($ 631), 8 to 9 months ($ 648) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 693 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 807), 3 to 4 months ($ 735), 5 to 6 months ($ 787), 6 to 7 months ($ 765), 7 to 8 months ($ 773), 9 to 10 months ($ 722), 10 to 11 months ($ 778) |
| November | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 655 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 697), 4 to 5 months ($ 676), 8 to 9 months ($ 703) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 802 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 954), 2 to 3 months ($ 933), 3 to 4 months ($ 948), 4 to 5 months ($ 943), 5 to 6 months ($ 847), 8 to 9 months ($ 937), 9 to 10 months ($ 875) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Mumbai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $12 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 651 $602 to $728 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 705 $593 to $839 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 928 $664 to $1888 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1368 $764 to $2382 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 950 $526 to $1858 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 832 $544 to $1433 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 777 $532 to $1036 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1209 $689 to $1620 | very high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 794 $502 to $1011 | high price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 952 $657 to $1087 | very high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 856 $582 to $1148 | very high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1692 $1185 to $2584 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june and july are cheaper to travel to Mumbai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!