Tiruchirappalli to Colombo (TRZ–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
TRZ–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 260 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AI | 8 | 320 | 1h | – | Oneworld | AI |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombo from Tiruchirappalli
| Metric | TRZ→CMB | IXM→CMB | COK→CMB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TRZ | – | 77 mi | 163 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h | 0h 55m | 1h 10m |
Travel Essentials
TRZ: IST · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Tiruchirappalli, 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.
TRZ–CMB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TRZ to CMB
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
TRZ to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TRZ to CMB ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 260 miles (418 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TRV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Madurai (IXM), Kochi (COK) and Bengaluru (BLR).