The short answerMumbai has nonstop flights to Frankfurt on two airlines: Lufthansa (daily, leaving very early in the morning) and Air India (a midday departure on most days). The nonstop flight takes about 9 to 10 hours. Germany is 4.5 hours behind India in winter and 3.5 hours behind in summer. One-stop flights via Gulf hubs exist, but with nonstops on most days, most families should fly direct.
At a glance
- Departure airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
- Typical nonstop time
- 9 h 30 min[1]
- Time difference
- 4 h 30 min behind India[1]
- Arrival airports
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, Mumbai (Terminal 2) (BOM)
Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1) (FRA)[1]
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Route |
|---|
| Lufthansa |
Nonstop[2] · checked 1 Nov 2026 |
| Air India |
Nonstop[3] · checked 1 Nov 2026 |
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Layovers
With nonstops on most days of the week, most travellers should fly direct. One-stop routings via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha or Istanbul exist and can be cheaper, but they add roughly 4-6 hours, and we have not verified their current schedules, so we do not list them.
For parents and seniors
At about 9 to 10 hours this is a long but manageable flight for older travellers. Ask the airline for wheelchair or buggy assistance when booking, and allow extra time at Mumbai's Terminal 2. Air India's midday departure lands in Frankfurt in the early evening, which suits a first rest day. From Frankfurt Airport's own long-distance train station you can continue to Cologne, Stuttgart or Munich without entering the city.
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Quick questions
Are there direct flights from Mumbai to Germany?
Yes. Lufthansa flies nonstop every day from Mumbai (Terminal 2) to Frankfurt (Terminal 1), leaving very early in the morning. Air India runs a midday nonstop on most days. The flight takes about 9 to 10 hours.
Which flight timing works best with children?
Air India's midday departure lands in Frankfurt in the early evening, so children can go straight to bed on arrival. Lufthansa leaves Mumbai around 3 am and lands around breakfast time, which means a long first day after a short night. Request child meals while booking.
What is the time difference between Mumbai and Germany?
Germany is 4.5 hours behind India in winter (late October to late March) and 3.5 hours behind in summer. Flying west, the jet lag is mild: most children adjust within a day or two if you keep them in daylight on arrival.
Which airport and terminal will we use?
Nonstops leave from Mumbai's Terminal 2 and arrive at Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 1. Frankfurt is Germany's main hub, with direct trains from the airport to Cologne, Stuttgart and Munich, so it works as a gateway even if Frankfurt is not your first stop.
Is a one-stop flight via a Gulf hub worth it?
Usually not for families. One-stop routings via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha or Istanbul can be cheaper but add roughly 4-6 hours plus the stress of a connection. With nonstops on most days of the week, the direct flight is worth a modest price difference when travelling with children or seniors.
Sources
- FlightsFrom.com: Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt (FRA) nonstop schedules
· checked 1 Nov 2026
- Lufthansa: Mumbai to Frankfurt flights
· checked 1 Nov 2026
- Air India: Mumbai to Frankfurt flight booking
· checked 1 Nov 2026
