Traveling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Mumbai Airport (BOM): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Colombo and Mumbai are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Each week, there are 28 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport flights. To jet off as early as possible, pick the 05:50 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 23:40 with SriLankan Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CMB to BOM flight.
During popular months like August, 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 of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport, so jetting to Mumbai (and then visiting more of India!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
SriLankan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With a reliable 93.22% of services landing on schedule, IndiGo has the best on-time performance for CMB to BOM flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between CMB and BOM:
Bengaluru Airport
Hyderabad Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport flight is $142. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $240. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from CMB to BOM by booking at least 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CMB to BOM.
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Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Of all flights departing from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, 69% arrive on time at their destination.
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CMB? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Mumbai Airport (BOM)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
Grab a Mumbai Airport rental car and explore Mumbai and beyond with your own wheels. Europcar, Avis and North Car Rental are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Mumbai Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
When to fly to Mumbai Airport (BOM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Mumbai. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Mumbai Airport, think about the type of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Mumbai, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMB to BOM sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've seen Mumbai, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey around 451 kilometers north to Ahmedabad to check off its top attractions. From Akshardham Temple to Center of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Pune is another favorite destination in India and is around 121 kilometers south-east of Mumbai. No trip is complete without dropping by BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.