Singapore to Colombo (SIN–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SIN–CMB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,709 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SQ Singapore Airlines Also: NZ, VA | 14 | 787, 7M8 | 3h45 | – | – | NZ, VA |
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: 8M, AY, JL, KE, QF | 14 | 320, 333 | 3h50 | – | Oneworld | 8M, AY, JL, KE, QF |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombo from Singapore
| Metric | SIN→CMB | KUL→CMB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SIN | – | 185 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 101 | 63 |
| Flight time | 3h 50m | 3h 25m |
Travel Essentials
SIN: +08 · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Singaporean passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka. Apply online through the official ETA portal before departure. The ETA allows stays up to 30 days and can be extended to 90 days after arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
MRT East West Line (Changi Airport branch) connects the airport to the city in 30–45 minutes from City Hall or Raffles Place (S$2.20–2.50 with EZ-Link). Trains run from 5:31am to 11:18pm (T1/T2/T3). Terminal 4 is served by a dedicated shuttle bus from T2.Taxis from Orchard Road cost S$20–35 and take 20–30 minutes. Grab is widely used and slightly cheaper. Airport surcharges apply for taxis departing from the city to the airport (S$3–5 depending on peak hours). The trip is short; Singapore's island geography keeps distances manageable.
SIN–CMB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SIN to CMB
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. With 101 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SIN to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SIN to CMB is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,709 miles (2,750 km). There are approximately 101 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 211 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kuala Lumpur, Chennai and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).