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Cheapest time to fly from Mumbai to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. 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 Duration2 h and 35 mFlights between Mumbai and Colombo take, on average, 2 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£102Cheapest price for a flight between Mumbai and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportChhatrapati Shivaji International AirportWhen flying from Mumbai to Colombo

Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Mumbai to Colombo

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

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

One-way average Price£172The average price for a flight Mumbai - Colombo at Opodo is £172, based on the price of last 6 months

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

Airlines that fly from Mumbai to Colombo

Srilankan Airlines

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Jet Airways

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 448.66 LKR

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Last checked on Wed 04/11

Distance: 961 mi

Mumbai airports

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

Colombo airports

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

Book your Mumbai to Colombo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Mumbai to Colombo (Sri Lanka) 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 £102, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Mumbai to Colombo takes roughly 3 h and 15 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Mumbai–Colombo route

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

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

The weather in Colombo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Colombo, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 22ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Mumbai to Colombo

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

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 Colombo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Mumbai to Colombo

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

When you fly from Mumbai to Colombo the average price is £172. 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 Mumbai to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Mumbai to Colombo is 102 £. 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 Mumbai to Colombo?

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

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

The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Mumbai 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 Colombo from Mumbai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, September and August are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Mumbai - Colombo.

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

The total flight time between Mumbai and Colombo is of around 2 h and 35 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 Colombo compared to Mumbai?

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

Which airports have flights between Mumbai and Colombo?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Mumbai to Colombo?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Mumbai to Colombo are:

Srilankan Airlines.
Air India.
IndiGo.

IndiGo

Air India

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