Kochi to Colombo (COK–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
COK–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 314 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 7 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombo from Kochi
| Metric | COK→CMB | IXM→CMB | TRZ→CMB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from COK | – | 117 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 3 | 5 |
| Flight time | 1h 10m | 0h 55m | 1h |
Travel Essentials
COK: IST · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Kochi, 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.
COK–CMB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from COK to CMB
Cochin International Airport (COK) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
COK to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from COK to CMB ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 314 miles (506 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via SHJ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madurai (IXM) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ).