The short answerMumbai has a daily Air India nonstop to Rome: an evening departure that lands at Fiumicino early the next morning, in about 9 to 9.5 hours. Italy is 4.5 hours behind India in winter and 3.5 hours behind in summer. One-stop flights via Gulf hubs are plentiful and can be cheaper, but with a daily nonstop, most families should fly direct.
At a glance
- Departure airport
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM)
- Typical nonstop time
- 9 h 15 min[1]
- Time difference
- 4 h 30 min behind India[1]
- Arrival airports
- Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (Terminal 2) (BOM)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (Terminal 3) (FCO)[1]
Airlines on this route
| Airline | Route |
|---|
| Air India |
Nonstop[2] · checked 1 Nov 2026 |
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Layovers
With a daily nonstop, most travellers should fly direct. One-stop routings via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha or Istanbul are plentiful from Mumbai 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 9.5 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. The evening departure lands in Rome early in the morning, so plan a gentle first day after arrival.
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Quick questions
Are there direct flights from Mumbai to Rome?
Yes. Air India flies nonstop every day, leaving Mumbai in the evening (around 20:30-21:30) and landing at Rome Fiumicino early the next morning. The flight takes about 9 to 9.5 hours.
Which flight timing works best with children?
The evening departure suits families: children have dinner at home or at the airport and then sleep through most of the flight, landing in Rome in the early morning. Keep the first day gentle after the early landing. Request child meals while booking.
What is the time difference between Mumbai and Italy?
Italy 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?
The Air India nonstop leaves from Mumbai's Terminal 2 and arrives at Rome Fiumicino's Terminal 3. Fiumicino is Rome's main airport, with trains from its own station into the city and onward connections to Florence, Venice and Naples.
Is a one-stop flight worth considering?
With a daily nonstop, most families should fly direct. One-stop routings via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha or Istanbul are widely available from Mumbai 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.
Sources
- FlightsFrom.com: FlightsFrom BOM-FCO: Air India nonstop, about 9h35, BOM T2 departure, FCO T3 arrival
· checked 1 Nov 2026
- KAYAK: KAYAK BOM-FCO route page: Air India nonstop daily, evening departures, about 9h
· checked 1 Nov 2026
