Mumbai is the quick hop from Colombo — direct in about 2 hours 15 minutes on SriLankan Airlines or IndiGo — for business, medical travel and onward connections across India.

Fares and visa

One of the cheapest international routes from Colombo, with indicative fares from about LKR 48,000 return. You'll need an Indian visa; we can guide you through the e-visa process. Mumbai is also a strong connecting point for domestic flights across western and southern India.

Colombo to Mumbai ticket prices & the cheapest time to fly

Mumbai fares from Colombo start from around LKR 48,000 return and move with the season. Here's how to get the cheapest Mumbai ticket:

  • Book 4–8 weeks ahead — that's when the lowest Mumbai fares are usually released.
  • Skip the peaks — the dearest dates are the April (Avurudu) and December holidays; May–June and September–October are typically the cheapest months to fly.
  • Stay flexible by a day or two — mid-week departures often beat weekend prices.
  • Let us compare every airline — we quote all carriers on CMB → BOM, so you see the genuinely lowest price, not just the first result.

Tell us your dates and we'll reply with the cheapest available Mumbai fare — usually the same working day.