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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Mumbai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration9 h and 55 mFlights between Colombo and Mumbai take, on average, 9 h and 55 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£160Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Mumbai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Mumbai

Destination airportChhatrapati Shivaji International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Mumbai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Mumbai

Airlines flying this routeIndiGo, Air India, Srilankan AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Colombo to Mumbai

One-way average Price£183The average price for a flight Colombo - Mumbai at Opodo is £183, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJanuaryAccording to real data April is the most popular time to book a flight to Mumbai when departing from Colombo

Exchange rate

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 961 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Mumbai airports

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Book your Colombo to Mumbai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Mumbai (India) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £160, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Mumbai takes roughly 3 h and 20 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Mumbai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Arrival airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

The weather in Mumbai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Mumbai, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 18ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 17ºC
Hottest month: November
Coldest month: January
Driest month: March
Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Mumbai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Mumbai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Mumbai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Mumbai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Mumbai?

When you fly from Colombo to Mumbai the average price is £183. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Mumbai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Mumbai is 160 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Mumbai?

The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Mumbai are July, June and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Mumbai?

The best time of the year to go to Mumbai when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, March is the top 1º month to fly to Mumbai from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, October and July are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Mumbai.

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Mumbai?

The total flight time between Colombo and Mumbai is of around 9 h and 55 m on average, considering an average distance of 961.05 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Mumbai compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Mumbai can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 24º ºC in Mumbai, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

Which airports have flights between Colombo and Mumbai?

The main airport route flying between Colombo and Mumbai is: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport(BOM). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Colombo to Mumbai?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Colombo to Mumbai are:

Air India.
IndiGo.
Srilankan Airlines.

IndiGo

Air India

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