{ "response": { "Key": "IAD-BOM", "orig": { "code": "IAD", "type": "airport", "city": "Washington", "fullCity": "Washington, United States", "airport": "Washington Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "BOM", "type": "airport", "city": "Mumbai", "fullCity": "Mumbai, India", "airport": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Washington Dulles to Mumbai, so the journey requires a connection, typically totaling about 16 to 20 hours. The airport-to-airport distance is about 7,990 miles.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "There are no nonstop flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Mumbai (BOM). The shortest one-stop routings typically connect in Europe or the Middle East, with total travel times around 15 to 17 hours depending on the layover. Common one-stop options include Lufthansa via Frankfurt, Qatar Airways via Doha, and Etihad via Abu Dhabi.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule", "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Mumbai?", "answer": "Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport offers taxis, app-based cabs (like Uber and Ola), car rentals, suburban trains, metro trains, and public buses for getting to the city center. The fastest and most-used option is typically a prepaid taxi or ride-share, with pick-up points at both terminals and a direct ride to destinations across the city. The new Metro Line 3 connects the airport terminals to key areas, providing a quick and reliable mass-transit alternative. Suburban trains from nearby Vile Parle and Andheri stations are an efficient and very affordable way to travel, though they can be crowded. Luxury air-conditioned buses also serve major hubs like Thane, BKC, Navi Mumbai, and Colaba.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://airport-suppliers.com/airport/chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-international-airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport - Airport Suppliers", "time_published": "2025-08-21T08:29:33Z" }, { "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/airport-facilities/transport", "title": "Transport Facility at Mumbai Airport: Cabs, Taxi, Inter terminal Bus, Auto Rickshaw & more", "favicon": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/assets/mumbai/images/favicon-16x16.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=1343053771&oldid=1340819388&title=Chhatrapati_Shivaji_Maharaj_International_Airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-02-27T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhatrapati_Shivaji_International_Airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-16T11:49:22Z" }, { "url": "https://civilaviation.gov.in/taxonomy/term/208", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai | Ministry of Civil Aviation", "time_published": "2026-04-30T11:04:08Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Washington Dulles to Mumbai. Connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available: one option departs IAD at 5:30 PM on United to Munich, arriving at 7:45 AM the next morning (a red-eye transatlantic leg), then connects to Lufthansa with a 4h35m layover. Another route departs London Heathrow at 7:50 PM on Virgin Atlantic, arriving Mumbai at 9:35 AM the next morning (the overnight long-haul leg), after an 8h30m layover at LHR on Virgin Atlantic.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Washington and Mumbai?", "answer": "Common layover hubs include Dubai, Doha, London, and Frankfurt. Dubai and Doha offer efficient one-stop connections on Emirates and Qatar Airways with broad onward networks. London and Frankfurt provide extensive transatlantic options and smooth transfers, often with visa-free transit for eligible travelers." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Mumbai?", "answer": "November to February offers cooler, drier weather and fewer tourists, making it the most comfortable time to visit Mumbai." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date and a printed copy of your valid Indian visa or e-visa approval. Carry proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for any baggage fees, and check current requirements for vaccination certificates." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Mumbai?", "answer": "Mumbai has one commercial airport, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), which serves all domestic and international flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Washington Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Washington, D.C., the fastest way to reach Dulles International Airport is by taxi or ride‑share (Uber/Lyft), taking about 35–45 minutes in light traffic and costing roughly $60–$80. The most popular budget option is the Silver Line Express bus to Wiehle‑Reston East station, then Metrorail’s Silver Line into the city, which costs about $5 for the bus plus a few dollars for the train and takes around an hour total. Shared‑van services like SuperShuttle provide door‑to‑door convenience at a mid‑range price, and driving yourself is possible with on‑airport economy parking at $15 per day plus a free shuttle to the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://flydulles.com/flight-schedule-dulles-international-airport-iad", "title": "flydulles.com - Flight Schedule - Dulles International Airport (IAD)", "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://parking.flydulles.com/economy-parking", "title": "Dulles International Airport Parking | Economy Parking", "time_published": "2026-02-06T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/ipw-2017-archived", "title": "IPW 2017 - Archived", "time_published": "2021-02-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.mwaa.com/policefireems/fire-ems/fire-ems-washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "mwaa.com - Fire & EMS at Washington Dulles International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.mwaa.com/themes/custom/mwaa_barrio/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2023-09-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dulles%20International%20Airport", "title": "Dulles International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T14:07:38Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Mumbai airport?", "answer": "Mumbai Airport (BOM) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. A few nearby hotels like the Novotel Mumbai International Airport and the Fairmont Mumbai offer complimentary shuttle transfers from both terminals. Other hotels such as the ibis Mumbai Airport are also located close by, with some providing shared airport transfers.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/mumbai-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Mumbai Airport Guide (BOM) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:14Z" }, { "url": "http://www.sleepinginairports.net/asia/bombay.htm", "title": "Mumbai Airport Guide (BOM) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T18:05:58Z" }, { "url": "https://all.accor.com/a/en/destination/place/hotels-chhatrapati-shivaji-international-airport-ci1355.html", "title": "Hotels near Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai: book with all.accor.com", "time_published": "2026-04-21T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhatrapati_Shivaji_International_Airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-16T11:49:22Z" }, { "url": "https://airport-suppliers.com/airport/chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-international-airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport - Airport Suppliers", "time_published": "2025-08-21T08:29:33Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhatrapati%20Shivaji%20Maharaj%20International%20Airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T18:32:04Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Airport?", "answer": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) offers currency exchange counters in both the arrivals and departures areas of Terminal 2, operated by banks and authorized money changers. Prayer rooms are available in Terminal 2, with a multi-faith prayer room located near the international departures area after security. Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the terminal for a limited duration, accessible by connecting to the airport's network and completing a simple registration.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com", "title": "Mumbai International Airport (BOM) | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport", "favicon": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/assets/mumbai/images/favicon-16x16.png" }, { "url": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/en/", "title": "Mumbai International Airport (BOM) | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport", "favicon": "https://csmia-mumbai.adaniairports.com/assets/mumbai/images/favicon-16x16.png" }, { "url": "https://airport-suppliers.com/airport/chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-international-airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport - Airport Suppliers", "time_published": "2025-08-21T08:29:33Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chhatrapati_Shivaji_International_Airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-16T11:49:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=1343053771&oldid=1338809574&title=Chhatrapati_Shivaji_Maharaj_International_Airport", "title": "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-02-17T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Washington Dulles to Mumbai, so all flights connect. On the long transatlantic or mid-east leg, Boeing 787-9s are the most common, appearing on connections via Frankfurt, Abu Dhabi, Istanbul, London Heathrow, and Munich, while Boeing 777 variants and Airbus A350-900s also operate via Doha, Paris, and other hubs. The exact aircraft varies by airline and day, but travelers can generally expect widebody twin-aisle jets with Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment on these long-haul segments.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "Star Alliance serves Washington to Mumbai via Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, and United; SkyTeam via Air France, Virgin Atlantic, and KLM; and oneworld via Qatar Airways. Etihad also operates on the route but belongs to no major alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Washington?", "answer": "At Washington Dulles, you'll find a variety of lounges across Concourses A and B. In Concourse A, the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse and the Etihad Airways Lounge (also serving as a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club) offer premium spaces, along with the Air France/KLM Lounge—open daily from 7:30 am to 9:00 pm, though access is restricted between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Concourse B houses the Turkish Airlines Lounge, while the Lufthansa Business and Senator Lounges are temporarily closed. Additionally, the Capital One Lounge near the TSA PreCheck area provides all-inclusive amenities like fresh local food, workspaces, and grab-and-go options daily from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm. Access to these lounges generally requires a same-day boarding pass and may be available through business class tickets, elite status, Priority Pass membership, or specific credit cards like the American Express Platinum Card or Capital One Venture X.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport IAD Lounges - IAD Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-th/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/IAD", "title": "American Express Lounges at Washington Dulles International Airport | Amex TH", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydulles.com/travel-information/services-amenities/airport-lounges/capital-one-lounge-iad", "title": "Capital One Lounge - IAD | flydulles.com", "time_published": "2022-03-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/zh-CN/lounges/united-states-of-america/washington-dulles-international/iad6-air-france-klm-lounge", "title": "Air France - KLM Lounge IAD AIRPORT A 大厅 杜勒斯国际机场 (Washington DC Dulles Intl) | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "On Washington to Mumbai flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare class. Basic Economy may not include a checked bag, while standard economy typically allows one checked bag and a carry-on. Premium cabins offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Washington to Mumbai?", "answer": "Flights from Washington to Mumbai generally offer Economy and flat-bed Business class; Premium Economy is available on some carriers, while First class is rare." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins often permit same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }