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Air traffic between Bangalore and Mumbai rises every year. According to a survey done by the Air Traffic Control Authority, Bangalore, more than 645 flights leave for Mumbai from Bangalore every day. This adds up to a lot of air planes - lot of air plane fuel and many passengers traveling from Bangalore to Mumbai for personal or commercial reasons. All flights from Bangalore to Mumbai can either run on the domestic or international circuit.

• Domestic inbound flights from Bangalore to Mumbai are generally expensive
• Usually, airlines run service flights from Bangalore to Mumbai with emphasis on the Business class
• Availability of seats is limited and booking has to be done much in advance
• These service flights are usually booked by MNC's including IT firms for executive personnel
• Tourists prefer to travel with families to Mumbai in the peak summer months of May and June
• Student airfare from Bangalore to Mumbai is also offered at discount rates and these are sold in great numbers in peak summer season and festival times when students return home
• Domestic flights generally run through out the day
• There are very few international flights on this route
• The airfare from Bangalore to Mumbai on outbound indirect international flights is expensive. The flights usually fly from abroad into Bangalore as a transit stop and then finally come to rest at the Mumbai runway for a few days.

Mumbai and Bangalore have deep economic and education ties. This link has expanded to the medical, education field with Mumbai research and medical facilities and personnel. In addition, higher education institutions coupled with varied employment opportunities have also contributed to the multi faceted aspect of the city. It is common for patients in Bangalore to get referrals in Mumbai. Many employees and students fly to Mumbai to resolve problematic visa issues. In addition, the spell of Mumbai attracts Bangalore residents who yearn to see the historic sights of this city. It is common to find engineering and IT including medical students visiting Mumbai for a conference or seminar. Both cities share similar cultural and business philosophies. They have the excellent infrastructural, transportation and communication facilities. Both cities are considered green pastures for economic investment combined with easy trading and banking facilities. Mumbai and Bangalore are shopping paradises for tourists. Both cities pay special attention to their tourism industry with hotels offering a diverse price range.

Flight to Mumbai