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Whether you need to organize your emails, take care of additional bookings for your trip or make sure your family stays connected, you can do so with Mumbai Airport’s unlimited free Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi can be accessed after a hassle-free registration process and is available in all areas of Mumbai Airport.

Parking at Mumbai Airport is only offered on a short-term basis up to 24 hours, after which large fines can start to accrue. Due to this short-term option, leaving your car somewhere else nearby is a more economical option, but if you’re only parking at the airport for a day it will cost you a flat fee of approximately INR 1,000.

For travellers looking for a direct connection to their hotels, taxis are available for hire at the taxi rank located in the ground transportation area outside the terminal. Colombo taxis operate on a flat rate system, which is negotiated before the trip. Fares from Colombo Airport to the city centre start at around LKR 8,000 (INR 3,120).

Whether you have an early return flight to Mumbai or you’d simply prefer to stay close to the airport during your time in Colombo, you can book a room at the Serenediva Transit Hotel, which is conveniently housed in the main terminal above the arrival and departure areas.

3 airlines operate flights between Mumbai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SriLankan Airlines
• Air India
• IndiGo

Flights from Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• IndiGo: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air India: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 377 round-trip, compared to C$ 439 via a layover through Chennai (MAA).

The Airbus A320neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo and Air India. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chennai (MAA) – 91% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 2% of one-stop connections

Chennai (MAA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 8% on the Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 367 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 396, a difference of C$ 29. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 35% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

Fort Railway Station is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 3:10 am and lands at 5:40 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 11:20 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 10% above the route average of C$ 377. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 2h 30m, covering 2,454 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about C$ 194.

IndiGo is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air India has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are:

• IndiGo: 88% on time
• Air India: 66% on time
• SriLankan Airlines: 51% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 65% of the time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chennai (MAA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 01m, compared with 8h 23m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) and 12h 35m via Sharjah (SHJ).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 29 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Round-trip flights from Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from C$ 344 to C$ 439, with an average of C$ 377 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 344 counts as a good deal.