BOM vs EDI — Mumbai or Edinburgh?

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Verdict

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.6/10. Edinburgh Airport is more reliable for on-time departures (7.4/10).

Score comparison

Metric	Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport	Edinburgh Airport
FlightLogic Score	7.7	7.6
On-Time Performance	7.3	7.4
Passenger Experience	7.6	7.6
Facilities & Comfort	8.0	7.8
Lounge Score	7.9	7.2
City	Mumbai	Edinburgh
Country	India	United Kingdom
Terminals	2 terminals (T2 international integrated)	1 terminal
Annual passengers	52M+	15M+

Operational comparison

Transport links, lounge access, connection times, and UK261 eligibility — verify locally before travel.

Policy	BOM — Chhatrapati	EDI — Edinburgh
Rail / public transport	—	—
To city centre	—	—
Lounge day pass	—	—
Min. connection time	—	—
Primary hub carriers	—	—

Detailed profiles

Mumbai, India · BOM · #1 in this comparison

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport

2 terminals (T2 international integrated) · 52M+ passengers/year

7.7 / 10

How good is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.3), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (8.0). Lounge quality rates 7.9/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Mumbai BOM scores 7.7/10 — UK–West India hub. T2 international. Compare /airports/delhi for North India. See /guides/uk-india-flights-guide and /guides/mumbai-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.7 Very Good

On-time 7.3 Departure reliability

Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness

Facilities 8.0 Food, shops, seating

Lounges 7.9 Lounge quality

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance

7.3

Passenger Experience

7.6

Facilities & Comfort

8.0

Lounge score 7.9/10

Highlights

Primary UK–West India gateway — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa connections
T2 integrated terminal — GVK Lounge, Adani Lounge, Priority Pass options
BA and Air India direct LHR–BOM; Qatar, Emirates, Etihad one-stop competitive on price
Monsoon season (Jun–Sep) can disrupt schedules — build buffer time

Overview

India's financial capital gateway — BA and Air India direct from Heathrow plus dense Gulf hub connections for UK–West India VFR traffic.

UK VFR routing

Mumbai handles the largest share of UK–India business and VFR traffic to western states. Gulf hub connections via DOH and DXB often beat direct fares in business class off-peak.

Allow 90+ min for T2 immigration at peak arrival banks — UK passport holders eligible for e-Visa or visa on arrival depending on nationality.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom · EDI · #2 in this comparison

Edinburgh Airport

1 terminal · 15M+ passengers/year

7.6 / 10

How good is Edinburgh Airport?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) scores 7.6/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic's airport index — combining on-time performance (7.4), passenger experience (7.6), and facilities (7.8). Lounge quality rates 7.2/10. See full airport guide →

In short

Edinburgh EDI scores 7.6/10 on FlightLogic — Scotland's busiest airport. Tram to city centre ~30 min. Long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, United. UK261 applies to all departures. See /guides/edinburgh-airport-lounge-guide.

FlightLogic Score 7.6 Very Good

On-time 7.4 Departure reliability

Experience 7.6 Staff, queues, cleanliness

Facilities 7.8 Food, shops, seating

Lounges 7.2 Lounge quality

Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Modelled on industry airport indices — on-time data, facilities ratings, and editorial experience signals combined into a single FlightLogic score.

On-Time Performance

7.4

Passenger Experience

7.6

Facilities & Comfort

7.8

Lounge score 7.2/10

Highlights

Scotland's primary international gateway — Emirates, Qatar Airways, and United long-haul plus dense European network
Edinburgh Trams reach city centre in ~30 minutes — direct link from airport stop
No1 Lounge and Aspire Lounge accept Priority Pass; pre-book at peak
UK261 covers all EDI departures — essential for easyJet and Ryanair Scotland routes

Overview

Scotland's busiest airport — single terminal, tram to Edinburgh city centre in 30 minutes, and growing long-haul via Emirates, Qatar, and United.

Scotland's international hub

Edinburgh handles Scotland's intercontinental traffic — Emirates to Dubai, Qatar to Doha, United to Newark, and seasonal North America routes supplement a dense European network on easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and BA.

For UK travellers north of the border, EDI avoids the Edinburgh–Heathrow positioning flight that adds cost and time. Compare MAN (/airports/manchester) for northern England connectivity.

Tram and ground transport

Edinburgh Trams run from the airport stop to York Place in the city centre every 7–10 minutes, taking ~30 minutes. Taxis and Uber operate from signed landside pick-up zones.

Allow extra time during Edinburgh Festival (August) when passenger volumes spike.

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FAQ

Which is better, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport or Edinburgh Airport?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) scores higher overall at 7.7/10 versus Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 7.6/10. Edinburgh Airport is more reliable for on-time departures (7.4/10).

Which has better lounges, BOM or EDI?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) scores higher for lounges at 7.9/10, versus Edinburgh Airport at 7.2/10.

Which airport is more on-time, BOM or EDI?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) has stronger on-time performance at 7.4/10 versus Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) at 7.3/10.