Mumbai to Abu Dhabi Flights

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Use ebookers to find the best deals on flights and hotels when your book your travel from Mumbai. Flights out of Mumbai leave from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, located twenty-three miles north of the centre of town. The airport, one of the busiest in the world, handles upwards of thirty million passengers a year. Airlines from all over the world fly into and out of the airport on a daily basis, including British Airways, Air France, and South African Airways.

Parking at the Airport

Parking facilities are located at both the international and the domestic terminals. There are 750 spaces at the domestic terminal and 1,500 spaces at the international terminal. The flat daily rate at both terminals is 1,000 Indian rupees. If you travel often, you can inquire at the airport about a monthly parking pass.

Transportation to the Airport

Travellers in Mumbai usually take taxis to the airport. If you decide to go this route, you need to be aware that traffic in Mumbai is considered some of the worst in the world, so build this fact into your travel time. A taxi from the city centre to the airport can take anywhere from forty-five minutes to two hours. Expect to pay about 380 Indian rupees, for a non-air-conditioned car. A taxi with air conditioning will run you about 475 Indian rupees. You can also take a local train from the city. A first-class ticket will cost you 78 Indian rupees. The train is faster than a taxi, but it’s usually very crowded.

Dining at the Airport

This enormous airport has an abundance of dining choices for the early morning travellers. If you’re in the mood for great coffee and pastries, check out eateries like Café Coffee Day. There are also plenty of spots that sell Western-style food, including KFC. Book your travel from Mumbai through ebookers so you can enjoy the next leg of your journey to the utmost.

Flights to Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is the centre of government in the United Arab Emirates. Both business and pleasure travellers flock to the city to experience its rich culture and modern amenities. The city is the home of some of the largest oil conglomerates in the world. Travellers with flights booked through ebookers typically arrive at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, which can be found on Sheik Maktoum Bin Rashid Road, approximately twenty-seven miles from the city centre. Major carriers at the airport include Air Berlin, Air India, Alitalia, British Airways, Egyptair, Lufthansa, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Australia.

Getting Around in Abu Dhabi

The city's modern development relies heavily on the use of personal cars. Rental cars can be arranged at the airport, with fees varying based on the needs of each traveller. Private taxi services are available throughout the city, with fares starting around ten dirhams, even when travelling across the city. Bus lines also crisscross the city, with fares beginning at two dirhams for one-way travel. A day pass costs only six dirhams. Travel time to hotels in the city centre from the airport typically takes about one hour by car and longer by a public transit option.

Weather and Climate

Abu Dhabi is exceptionally warm all year long. Visitors should pack light and expect to keep to air-conditioned areas to ward off sunburn and dehydration, especially in the summer months when temperatures can easily reach forty-one degrees Celsius. The winter experiences lows that only dip to around thirteen degrees.

Enjoying Your Travel

Visitors to Abu Dhabi are likely to delight in the many shopping areas and modern attractions that dot the cityscape. Travellers can visit the site of the mostly completed Sheik Zayed mosque, which is the sixth-largest mosque in the world, or enjoy a desert safari and camel race that hearkens back to the early days of the Arab world. Abu Dhabi also has helicopter tours for those wanting to experience a bird's eye view of the desert and the beautiful modern city.