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.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:strong pick

Fly Lufthansa. It has 6 more inches of legroom and a private suite.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy:close call

Fly Lufthansa. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:close call

Fly Lufthansa. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Air India).

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Business Class (Allegris)Lufthansa · Boeing 787-9 · 2024 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 50" pitchAvg. reliability
Longer bed + Suite with door
8.6
Excellent
Seat 9.0·Amenity 7.9
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Air India BusinessAir India · Boeing 787-9 · 2024 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 44" pitchAvg. reliabilityValue fare
7.2
Very good
Seat 6.7·Amenity 7.9

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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.