Hyderabad to Colombo (HYD–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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701 mi airlines charter/private 11/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
6E1181
6E IndiGo
32N
12:00 PM
IST
2:00 PM
+0530
2h
73%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL178+1
UL SriLankan
320
1:30 PM
IST
3:25 PM
+0530
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL176
UL SriLankan
32B
8:45 PM
IST
10:40 PM
+0530
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL177+1
UL SriLankan
320
7:25 AM
+0530
9:20 AM
IST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
6E1182
6E IndiGo
32N
3:00 PM
+0530
5:00 PM
IST
2h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL175
UL SriLankan
32B
5:55 PM
+0530
7:50 PM
IST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MAA Chennai 3h 30m 6EKLSG 6EAICX Chennai (MAA) to Colombo flights
BLR Bengaluru 3h 40m 6EAIIX 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Colombo flights
COK Kochi 4h 5m 6EKL UL Kochi (COK) to Colombo flights
TRV Thiruvananthapuram 5h 6EKL UL Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Colombo flights
BOM Mumbai 5h 18m 6EA3AF 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 6h 45m 6EAIBA 6EAIJL New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 8h 25m ACNH 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
KUL Sepang 8h 50m JL AKJLMH Sepang (KUL) to Colombo flights
DXB Dubai 9h 8m 6EEKFZ ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
SHJ Sharjah 9h 40m 6EG9 G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Colombo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Hyderabad to Colombo
2 carriers, 11 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 701 mi 1h 55m nonstop

HYD–CMB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 701 miles in approximately 1h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HYD–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
6E IndiGo 6 32N 2h
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI 5 320, 32B 1h55 Oneworld AI
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – UL
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – UL
32N Airbus A320neo – 6E
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 6E (6 flights/wk, 55%)
Oneworld: UL (5 flights/wk, 45%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HYD to CMB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
11
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HYD to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
796
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Colombo is 0 hours the same as Hyderabad.
HYD: IST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Hyderabad, it's 6:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
701 mi / 1,129 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 55m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

HYD–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hyderabad to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance701 mi / 1,129 km
Flight time1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights11 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HYD
IATA / ICAOHYD / VOHS
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Passengers/yr27.8M
Elevation2,024 ft / 617 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HYD to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 1h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 701 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from HYD to CMB: IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chennai, Kempegowda and Cochin.
Yes, return flights from CMB to HYD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HYD to CMB

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With 11 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HYD to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HYD to CMB is about 1 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 701 miles (1,129 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chennai, Kempegowda and Cochin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.