Singapore to Colombo (SIN–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SIN–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,709 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | 60 |
| 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 SriLankan Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SIN to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SIN to CMB ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,709 miles (2,750 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 98 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via TRZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sepang (KUL).