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Colombo.₹ 8,126 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Mar.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Mumbai on Mon, 31 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,126, select.
Colombo.₹ 8,842 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Apr.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Mumbai on Sat, 5 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,842, select.
Colombo.₹ 8,975 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Mumbai on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 8,975, select.
Colombo.₹ 9,254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Mumbai on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,254, select.
Colombo.₹ 9,423 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jul.One-way flight with Akasa Air.Outbound indirect flight with Akasa Air, departs from Mumbai on Sun, 13 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,423, select.
Colombo.₹ 9,689 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Mumbai on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,689, select.
Colombo.₹ 9,705 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Mumbai on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,705, select.
Colombo.₹ 9,844 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Mumbai on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 9,844, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Mumbai to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in March.
Mar
from ₹ 8,126
Apr
from ₹ 8,842
May
from ₹ 8,975
Jun
from ₹ 9,254
Jul
from ₹ 9,423
Aug
from ₹ 10,867
Sep
from ₹ 10,764
Oct
from ₹ 12,484
Nov
from ₹ 12,460
Dec
from ₹ 12,062
Jan
from ₹ 13,234
Feb
from ₹ 13,848

Direct flights from Mumbai to Colombo

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Mumbai to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 8,126
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time2 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airlineAir India
Average flights per week85

Finding cheap flights from Mumbai to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Mumbai to Colombo is ₹ 16,634. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from Mumbai to Colombo.
Air India, SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles fly direct from Mumbai to Colombo.
As of March 2025, there are 85 flights per week flying from Mumbai to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Mumbai to Colombo is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Mumbai Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 16,634.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Mumbai Airport to Colombo on Monday, 31 March 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Air India offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

How to compare and get the best flights from Mumbai to Colombo?

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What you need to know before flying from Mumbai to Colombo?

Airport information of Mumbai and Colombo airports

Departure

ChhatrapatiShivaji International Airport (BOM)

Western Express Highway, Sahar, Andheri East, Mumbai - 400 099

Arrival

Colombo Bandaranayke InternationalAirport (CMB)

Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka

Ratmalana Airport (RML)

Ratmalana, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Getting to Mumbai airport

  • Located on the Western Express Highway in Andheri, Mumbai airport has two terminals located 4km from each other and connected by a free A/C bus shuttle.
  • In order to travel to the airport, passengers can either take prepaid taxis, or metered taxis and rickshaws. Passengerscan also take rented cars to the airport.

Travelling from Colombo airport

  • Colombo Bandaranaike airport lies 32km north of Colombo’s city centre. Visitors can take taxis to the city, the counters for which are in the airport’s arrival lobby. Visitors can also rent cars to drive around. See more here.
  • Travellers can also take the luxury bus from the airport to the city which operates every quarter of an hour.

Facilities at Mumbai and Colombo airports

  • Mumbai airport houses a host of facilities for visitors such as duty-free shopping facilities, restaurants, cafes and gourmet dining places, banking and ATM facilities, forex and money changers, free Wi-Fi and business facilities.
  • Colombo airport has spas, lounges, money changers and forex services, cafes and restaurants, retail spaces, and medical assistance facilities.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from Mumbai to Colombo

The averagedflight time from Mumbai to Colombo is 2h 30minnonstop. Visitors can enjoy the host of in-flight entertainment provided on-board.

Weather in Colombo

Colombo's climate is tropical all throughout the year. From March to April the average high temperature is around 31 °C. Monsoon season is from May to August and October to January. Travellers should plan their Colombo visit between September and November, which is its festive season.

Exchange rate

1 Indian Rupee (INR) equals 2.18 Sri Lankan Rupees (LKR). See more here.

Cost of living in Colombo

A bus from the airport to the city costs INR 50, while a taxi for the same costs INR 1,137-1,340. A 3km tuk-tuk ride costs anywhere between INR 70 and 95, while budget meals are priced in a range of INR 91 and 540.

10 things to do in Colombo.

Mode of payments accepted in Colombo

Travellers should carry cash for maximum purchases, and ATMs are plentiful. Bigger establishments accept all kinds of credit cards.

Best places for your first meal in Colombo

Head to the beautiful Fort area of Colombo which houses a number of vegetarian and non-vegetarian restaurants serving lip-smacking Sri Lankan and world cuisine.

Documents required to travel from Mumbai to Colombo

Passengers travelling from Mumbai to Colombo must carry all the documents listed below

  • Valid Passport
  • Valid Visa
  • Return flight tickets (sometimes asked by the immigration depending on your visa type)

Major airlines that operate from Mumbai to Colombo

Jet Airways flights to Colombo, Air India flights to Colombo, SriLankan Airlines flights to Colombo


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