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For October departures from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) to Mumbai, book 3–6 weeks in advance to secure the best prices. October sees moderate demand due to festivals like Dussehra and Navratri; midweek flights and early-morning departures often offer the lowest fares.
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) experiences moderate to high passenger volumes in October because of holiday travel and regional festivals. Arrive 90–120 minutes before domestic departures during peak days and 60–90 minutes on less busy weekdays to allow for security and bag drop.
Yes — multiple airlines operate frequent direct flights from Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM) year-round, and October maintains high frequency with dozens of daily options. Check carriers like IndiGo, Vistara, Air India and SpiceJet for early booking discounts.
Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) offers prepaid taxis, app-based cabs (Ola, Uber), airport shuttles and private car hires. In October the weather is pleasant but demand rises on festival weekends — prebook ride services to avoid long queues and surge pricing.
October in Bengaluru is post-monsoon with mild temperatures and occasional showers early in the month, rarely causing major flight disruptions. Still, monitor airline notifications during heavy rains and leave extra time for transfers to the airport.
Many travelers from Mysuru, Coimbatore, Chennai, Hubballi and Mangalore use Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR) as the primary departure hub to reach Mumbai. If you’re coming from these cities, consider early connections and check multi-city tickets for savings.
From Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM), you can use airport taxis, prepaid cabs, app-based ride services (Ola/Uber) and private transfers to reach central Mumbai. In October, traffic is moderate; allocate 45–90 minutes to reach central locations like Colaba or Bandra depending on time of day.
October is post-monsoon in Mumbai and major weather-related delays are uncommon, although occasional showers or localized storms can occur. Festival-related congestion (Navratri/Dussehra) can increase ground transport times and airport pickup demand — schedule extra buffer time for arrivals on festival days.
After arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM), travelers commonly continue to Pune, Lonavala, Alibaug and Nashik for leisure trips. Pune is about 3–4 hours by road or a short connecting flight, while Lonavala and Alibaug are popular weekend escapes from Mumbai.
App-based ride services and prepaid airport taxis are readily available, but prices can surge during festival evenings in October. Consider prebooking private transfers or using official prepaid counters to lock in fares and avoid last-minute surge pricing.
Yes, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai (BOM) provides luggage storage and porter services in the arrivals area and some terminals have short-term storage options. During October festival periods, storage counters may be busier — allocate extra time if you plan to leave luggage before exploring the city.
