Mumbai to Colombo (BOM–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BOM–CMB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo lead the route. The flight covers 948 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 29 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI | 14 | 32A, 32B | 2h30 | – | Oneworld | AI |
| 6E IndiGo Also: AF | 7 | 32N | 2h35 | – | – | AF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BOM: IST · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Mumbai, it's 6:00 PM in Colombo.
Indian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka. Apply at srilankaeta.gov.lk before travel. The ETA costs $50 for a 30-day tourist stay (double-entry), processed within 24 to 48 hours. An ETA on arrival is available at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport (CMB) for $60, but the online route is faster. Extensions up to 90 days are available at the Department of Immigration in Colombo for $25.
Required documents are minimal: a passport valid for at least 6 months, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds ($50 per day is the informal guideline). No hotel bookings or invitation letters are needed for the ETA application. The ETA form asks for your Sri Lankan address, so have at least the first night's hotel name ready.
Direct flights from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kochi, and Tiruchirappalli to Colombo run 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes depending on the origin city. SriLankan Airlines, Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet operate multiple daily frequencies. Sri Lanka uses the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR), trading at roughly 300 LKR per $1. No mandatory vaccinations for Indian arrivals. Indian rupees cannot be used in Sri Lanka, so exchange at the airport or withdraw from ATMs in LKR.
Mumbai Metro Line 1 (Versova–Ghatkopar) does not serve the airport directly.Currently, Mumbai Local Train (Western Line to Andheri station) plus an auto-rickshaw or taxi to the terminal is a low-cost route (₹15–50 for train, ₹80–120 for rickshaw).App-based cabs (Ola, Uber) cost ₹300–600 from South Mumbai or Bandra depending on traffic. The airport is 30km from Nariman Point/Churchgate; traffic is severe most of the day. Midnight–5am is the most reliable travel window. Black-and-yellow taxis are metered and less comfortable than app cabs.
BOM–CMB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BOM to CMB
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With 49 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BOM to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BOM to CMB ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 948 miles (1,526 km). There are approximately 49 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 77 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
29 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IXM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.