Travelling from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Mumbai.
Flights from BOM to CMB start from 03:10 — the first with SriLankan Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:45 with SriLankan Airlines. Overall, there are 28 weekly Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your BOM to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as November, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport operated by a number of airlines, flying to Colombo (and then other destinations in Sri Lanka) is a snap. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that operates BOM to CMB flights. A reliable 86.21% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BOM and CMB:
Bengaluru Airport
Chennai Airport
Coimbatore Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight is R 1,898. A round-trip fare right now is R 4,015. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To get cheap tickets from BOM to CMB, reserve your trip 11 months before your departure date.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from BOM to CMB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
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Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
Of all flights departing from Mumbai Airport, 56% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Mumbai Airport is around 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to BOM? If you've booked an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
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To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Colombo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Mumbai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BOM to CMB sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.