Singapore to Colombo (SIN–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,709 mi airlines charter/private 101/wk
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Flight Schedule 31 flights Verified 29m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VA5642cs
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
9:30 AM
+08 T2
10:45 AM
+0530
3h 45m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3362cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
9:30 AM
+08 T2
10:45 AM
+0530
3h 45m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ462+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
9:30 AM
+08 T2
10:45 AM
+0530
3h 45m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6649cs
AY Finnair
320
9:45 AM
+08 T3
11:05 AM
+0530
3h 50m
40%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3421cs
QF Qant
320
9:45 AM
+08 T3
11:05 AM
+0530
3h 50m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL307+4
UL SriLankan
320
9:45 AM
+08 T3
11:05 AM
+0530
3h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE5467cs
KE Korean
320
9:45 AM
+08 T3
11:05 AM
+0530
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8M5307cs
8M Aviation Company Meridian
320
9:45 AM
+08 T3
11:05 AM
+0530
3h 50m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL309+4
UL SriLankan
333
8:10 PM
+08 T3
9:30 PM
+0530
3h 50m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5732cs
JL Japan
320
8:10 PM
+08 T3
9:30 PM
+0530
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3423cs
QF Qant
32A
8:10 PM
+08 T3
9:30 PM
+0530
3h 50m
53%
M T W T F S S
Prices
8M5309cs
8M Aviation Company Meridian
332
8:10 PM
+08 T3
9:30 PM
+0530
3h 50m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ468+3
SQ Singapore Airlines
787
10:20 PM
+08 T2
11:35 PM
+0530
3h 45m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5624cs
VA Virgin Australia
787
10:20 PM
+08 T2
11:35 PM
+0530
3h 45m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3444cs
NZ Air New Zealand
787
10:20 PM
+08 T2
11:35 PM
+0530
3h 45m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ469+3
SQ Singapore Airlines
787
12:50 AM
+0530
7:20 AM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC5872cs
AC Air Canada
787
12:50 AM
+0530
7:20 AM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5625cs
VA Virgin Australia
787
12:50 AM
+0530
7:20 AM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3445cs
NZ Air New Zealand
787
12:50 AM
+0530
7:20 AM
+08
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6648cs
AY Finnair
320
1:50 AM
+0530
8:30 AM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL306+3
UL SriLankan
320
1:50 AM
+0530
8:30 AM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3420cs
QF Qant
320
1:50 AM
+0530
8:30 AM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VA5643cs
VA Virgin Australia
7M8
11:45 AM
+0530
6:25 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
NZ3363cs
NZ Air New Zealand
7M8
11:45 AM
+0530
6:25 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL308+5
UL SriLankan
320
12:15 PM
+0530
6:55 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF3422cs
QF Qant
333
12:15 PM
+0530
6:55 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE5469cs
KE Korean
332
12:15 PM
+0530
6:55 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
JL5702cs
JL Japan
332
12:15 PM
+0530
6:55 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8M5308cs
8M Aviation Company Meridian
332
12:15 PM
+0530
6:55 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6642cs
AY Finnair
320
12:15 PM
+0530
6:55 PM
+08
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SQ463+2
SQ Singapore Airlines
7M8
12:26 PM
+0530
6:25 PM
+08
3h 29m
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
KUL Sepang 5h 25m 8MACAI AKJLMH Sepang (KUL) to Colombo flights
MAA Chennai 6h 15m 6EAINH 6EAICX Chennai (MAA) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 45m ACCIET 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
BLR Bengaluru 7h 5m 6EAINH 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Colombo flights
CGK Jakarta 7h 20m 6E8BAI UL Jakarta (CGK) to Colombo flights
TRZ Tiruchirappalli 7h 25m 6EAIIX UL Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) to Colombo flights
HYD Hyderabad 7h 53m 6EAINH 6EUL Hyderabad (HYD) to Colombo flights
MLE Malé 9h 40m GASQ AICZEK Malé (MLE) to Colombo flights
DMK Bangkok 9h 55m FDSL FD Bangkok (DMK) to Colombo flights
BOM Mumbai 9h 58m 6EAIEK 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Singapore to Colombo
2 carriers, 101 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,709 mi 3h 50m nonstop -2.5h behind

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

All carriers operating nonstop SIN–CMB service, compared side by side.
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
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 8M, AY, JL, KE, QF, UL
32A Airbus A320 – QF
332 Airbus A330-200 – 8M
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
787 Boeing 787 – NZ, SQ, VA
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – NZ, SQ, VA
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SQ (14 flights/wk, 50%)
Oneworld: UL (14 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SIN to CMB direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
15
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
15
flights
Fri
15
flights
Sat
15
flights
Sun
15
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
101
Outbound / wk
110
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SIN to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,686
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.

Other ways to reach Colombo from Singapore

Nearby airports with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Metric SIN→CMB KUL→CMB
Distance from SIN 185 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 5
Weekly flights 101 63
Flight time 3h 50m 3h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of SIN with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Singapore.
SIN: +08 · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Singapore, it's 3.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
1,709 mi / 2,750 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to SIN

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

Key statistics for the Singapore to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance1,709 mi / 2,750 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights101 out / 110 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SIN
IATA / ICAOSIN / WSSS
TimezoneAsia/Singapore
Passengers/yr67.7M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SIN to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,709 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SIN to CMB: Singapore Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.
This route has frequent 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 Kuala Lumpur, Chennai and Suvarnabhumi.
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Singapore.
Yes, return flights from CMB to SIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KUL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 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).