Planning hackCheck entry rules twice
Visa and entry rules change often – check the official government site when you book and again a week before you fly.
✈️ Cheap flights from Mumbai to Colombo
Compare Mumbai – Colombo fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 1,525 km and takes around 2 h 30 min nonstop.
📏 Distance1,525 km (947 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 2 h 30 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceColombo is on the same time as Mumbai
🛫 AirportsBOM → CMB
💸 Cheapest monthOct 2026 – from $267
📅 Cheapest months to fly Mumbai → Colombo
- $267Oct 26
- $293Nov 26
- $324Dec 26
- $276Jan 27
- $290Feb 27
- $290Mar 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Sri Lanka
Best: December to March – dry and sunny on the west and south coasts and in the hill country, ideal for beaches and sightseeing.
Shoulder season: April and September to November – warmer or more changeable weather but fewer crowds; the east coast is at its best from May to September.
Weather by month in Colombo
- 31°Jan⛅
- 31°Feb⛅
- 32°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 30°Jun🌧
- 30°Jul⛅
- 30°Aug⛅
- 30°Sep🌧
- 30°Oct🌧
- 30°Nov🌧
- 30°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb Sigiriya – Scale the giant rock fortress past ancient frescoes and lion's paws to a summit palace with sweeping jungle views.
- Ride the hill-country train – Hang out of the open door as the train winds past waterfalls and tea estates between Kandy and Ella.
- Safari in Yala – Scan the scrubland for leopards, sloth bears, elephants and crocodiles in Sri Lanka's most famous park.
- Walk Galle Fort – Stroll the ramparts of a Dutch-era fort town at sunset, past boutiques, churches and a lighthouse.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Planning hackTravel in shoulder season
The weeks just before or after peak season bring lower prices, fewer crowds and usually good weather.
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
Mumbai to Colombo flights: questions
How long is the flight from Mumbai to Colombo?
A nonstop flight from Mumbai to Colombo takes about 2 h 30 min for the 1,525 km (947 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Colombo from Mumbai?
Colombo is about 1,525 km (947 miles) from Mumbai as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Mumbai and Colombo?
Right now Colombo is on the same time as Mumbai. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Colombo?
Recently the lowest fares were in Oct 2026, from about $267. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Mumbai and Colombo?
From Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Intl (BOM). In Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo (CMB).
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
It depends on your passport – see our Sri Lanka visa & entry guide.
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