DEL
Delhi
BOM
Mumbai
Delhi to Mumbai
Flight Compensation
India's busiest domestic route — DGCA CAR protected.
DEL–BOM is India's Golden Triangle route, the busiest domestic corridor with 100+ daily flights. DGCA CAR provides up to ₹10,000 compensation for 4+ hour delays or denied boarding.
₹10,000
Max compensation
1,141 km
Route distance
2h 10m
Flight time
Max Compensation
₹10,000
per passenger · DEL departures
≤ 1,500 km · Short-haul
Average processing: 60 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
DEL–BOM handles 12+ million passengers annually. Winter fog at DEL causes 20–30% of winter delays. Monsoon season (July–September) brings additional disruptions.
Our Success Rate
66%
on DEL–BOM claims
Average Payout
₹8,500
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
November–January
DEL winter fog
July–September
Monsoon thunderstorms
March–May
Pre-monsoon heat
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes DEL–BOM Claims Different
DGCA CAR applies to all domestic flights. ₹10,000 maximum for 4+ hour delays or denied boarding.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates DEL–BOM, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
IndiGo
6EAvg Delay
35min
Claim Success
65%
How 6E Resists Claims on This Route
May cite weather or operational reasons.
Air India
AIAvg Delay
38min
Claim Success
62%
How AI Resists Claims on This Route
May claim government policy delays.
Vistara
UKAvg Delay
32min
Claim Success
70%
How UK Resists Claims on This Route
Generally compliant.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on DEL–BOM — and whether each is extraordinary under DGCA CAR.
DEL Winter Fog
25% of winter delays
November–January fog reduces visibility at Delhi.
Predictable seasonal weather.
Monsoon Thunderstorms
15% of monsoon delays
July–September storms affect both DEL and BOM.
Predictable seasonal pattern.
BOM Single Runway
Year-round
Mumbai's single operational runway creates congestion.
Known operational constraint.
04How We Handle DEL–BOM Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the DEL–BOM specific cause
Submit DGCA CAR claim to airline with boarding pass and delay documentation. Reference Civil Aviation Requirements.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to DGCA Air Sewa or Consumer Court if airline rejects.
05DGCA CAR on DEL–BOM
DGCA CAR applies because DEL is a India airport
Your departure airport (DEL, Delhi) is in India. DGCA CAR covers all domestic flights within India, with compensation up to ₹20,000 for denied boarding. The fact that your destination (BOM, Mumbai) is in India does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew DEL–BOM.
What compensation for a 5-hour delay on DEL-BOM?
DGCA CAR provides up to ₹10,000 for delays over 4 hours on domestic flights. Amount varies by delay duration and circumstances.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your DEL → BOM Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) if needed.