international · 8h 30m · 6,565 km
Frankfurt to Mumbai
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, Lufthansa's Business Class (Allegris) (787-9) leads the field with a 8.6/10.In premium economy, Lufthansa's Premium Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.
Quick pick
Fly Lufthansa. It has 6 more inches of legroom and a private suite.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Lufthansa. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Lufthansa. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Air India).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, Lufthansa's Business Class (Allegris) (787-9) leads the field with a 8.6/10.
- In premium economy, Lufthansa's Premium Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 5.7/10.
- In economy, Lufthansa's Economy (787-9) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Lufthansa or Air India on FRA-BOM?
Business Class (Allegris) (Lufthansa, 787-9) beats Air India Business (Air India, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.6/10 vs 7.2. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin.
Which is better in premium economy: Lufthansa or Air India on FRA-BOM?
Premium Economy (Lufthansa, 787-9) edges out Premium Economy (Air India, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.7/10 vs 5.3. The deciding factor: 39" of pitch vs 38". Air India fights back on seat width.
Which is better in economy: Lufthansa or Air India on FRA-BOM?
Economy (Lufthansa, 787-9) and Economy (Air India, 787-9) score virtually the same in economy: 4.8 vs 4.7/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
What are the best seats in Lufthansa Business Class (Allegris) on FRA-BOM?
Best: Extra Long Bed seat for 87-inch bed length. Five seat types: Suite (door), Extra Space, Extra Long Bed (87 in), window privacy, center couple. 27-inch IFE is industry-leading. Only 28 seats makes this a small, premium cabin.
What are the best seats in Lufthansa Premium Economy on FRA-BOM?
Best: Window pairs for 2-across privacy. Avoid: Center middle seat. 2-3-2 premium economy — better than 2-4-2. No quad center block.
What are the best seats in Lufthansa Economy on FRA-BOM?
Best: Extra legroom rows at 33.9-inch pitch. Avoid: Last rows near lavatories. 3-3-3 economy. Free wifi. Extra legroom rows available.