Colombo to Mumbai (CMB–BOM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CMB–BOM is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air India, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 948 miles in approximately 2h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 14 | 320, 32N | 2h35-2h40 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 6E IndiGo Also: A3 | 7 | 32N | 2h50 | – | – | A3 |
| UL SriLankan Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h35 | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CMB: +0530 · BOM: IST
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 6:00 PM in Mumbai.
Ola and Uber are the practical options from BOM. Book from inside the terminal and follow signs to the designated pickup zone. To South Mumbai (Nariman Point/Churchgate), expect ₹400–700 and 45–90 minutes depending on traffic. To Bandra or Juhu, ₹200–350 in 20–40 minutes.Pre-paid taxis from the terminal cost slightly less but use older vehicles. Mumbai Local trains are accessible via auto-rickshaw to Andheri station (10 min, ₹80–100) then Western Line to Churchgate (50 min, ₹25); inexpensive but impractical with large luggage. Terminal 2 (international) and Terminal 1 (domestic) are adjacent but separate buildings.
Tropical monsoon climate. The Southwest Monsoon (June–September) brings some of the heaviest urban rainfall in the world. Mumbai regularly receives 2,000–3,000mm per season. Flooding of approach roads and reduced visibility cause frequent delays and diversions during July and August. The July 26, 2005 floods are the benchmark for worst-case disruption.
Dry season (November–May) is reliable with warm temperatures (22–35°C) and clear skies. May sees pre-monsoon heat and humidity (32–38°C). Cyclones in the Arabian Sea can affect the region in May–June and October–November. November through February is the most stable period.
CMB–BOM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMB to BOM
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) are connected by nonstop service from Air India, IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With 31 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to BOM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to BOM is about 2 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 948 miles (1,526 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 59 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Rajiv Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.