Flying from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) leaving from here.
Mumbai's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo. Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is located in Mumbai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to BOM.
In peak travel periods, allow for extended wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about kicking off your trip from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). You can book a direct Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) flight ticket with departures from here.
When jetting off from CMB, you'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct flights from Colombo to BOM. Take to the skies with any of these carriers:
SriLankan Airlines ranks number one in bookings on the CMB to BOM route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, IndiGo has the best on-time performance.
You can arrive at CMB from central Colombo in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to BOM flight:
75.71% of flights taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near BOM instead:
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Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around four weeks before your Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport flight.
Getting from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) to central Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Mumbai. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is $201. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $340. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). Plan your visit to Mumbai in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Colombo to BOM flight ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Mumbai to range from 25ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC and 31ºC.
More about Mumbai
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Mumbai:
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Gateway Of India Mumbai are a couple of major attractions to add to your Mumbai must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Marine Drive View Sunset Point.
Explore more of India
Pune is just one of the many places in India waiting to be discovered after you've seen Mumbai. Around 121 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Shaniwar Wada and Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple.
Around 225 kilometres north of Mumbai, Surat is another essential stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.