Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Mumbai to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Mumbai and Colombo takes around 2.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Mumbai and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Mumbai and Colombo is 1527 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Mumbai and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Mumbai and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Mumbai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Mumbai and London, Dubai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Bangkok, Goa, Ahmedabad, Manchester, Muscat, Birmingham, Bali, Varanasi, Kochi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chennai, Allahabad, Phuket City, Kolkata, Udaipur.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.

Question 6

What airports are near Mumbai?

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The main airport in Mumbai is Chhatrapati Shivaji International. It is also served by Chhatrapati Shivaji International, Pune, Surat, Shirdi, Gandhinagar Airport.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Mumbai and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Mumbai and Colombo with IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, Fly Dubai, Emirates.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Mumbai and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Mumbai and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Mumbai and Colombo?

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Traveling between Mumbai and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Mumbai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Mumbai. The main one is Chhatrapati Shivaji International and other nearby airports include Chhatrapati Shivaji International, Pune, Surat, Shirdi, Gandhinagar Airport

Question 12

How many airports are there near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mumbai and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mumbai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Mumbai and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Mumbai and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Mumbai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Mumbai and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£189
Nonstop flights in July	£77 – £367
Most popular airline	IndiGo Airlines

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	45-90 min	Rs 3,500 – Rs 4,500; fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and fixed pricing
PickMe (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	50-90 min	Rs 500 – Rs 800; air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD)	every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Airline	Mon 20.07	Tue 21.07	Wed 22.07	Thu 23.07	Fri 24.07	Sat 25.07	Sun 26.07
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	---	2	3	4
IndiGo Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Air India Limited	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 13 total	Daily flights: 1.86 average	Most flights: Sunday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 27.07	Tue 28.07	Wed 29.07	Thu 30.07	Fri 31.07	Sat 01.08	Sun 02.08
SriLankan Airlines	4	4	4	4	4	4	3
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air India Limited	1	---	---	2	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 39 total	Daily flights: 5.57 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
SriLankan Airlines	4	4	4	3	3	3	3
IndiGo Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air India Limited	1	---	---	1	---	1	1
Weekly flights: 35 total	Daily flights: 5 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	28°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	28°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Emirates	UAE	EK	No

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