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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai

CMB — BOM
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl are usually found in April or May, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Mumbai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Mumbai (BOM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£175

Good round-trip deal

£516 or less

Good one-way deal

£266 or less
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Mumbai. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 72 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai (average of £597). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £900). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to BOM?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Mumbai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to Mumbai. Price data was last updated on 24 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Mumbai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Mumbai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Mumbai. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai, such as SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, andAir India. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
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Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
482 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,929 reviews
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Boarding

6.6

Crew

7.5

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.2

Overall

6.8

Reviews

1 / 1
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Mumbai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Mumbai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Mumbai, you will be flying into Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) is just 9.6 mi from the center of the city. Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl is the only Mumbai airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai is SriLankan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £61 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air India and IndiGo, starting at £116 and £140 round-trip. SriLankan Airlines is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai?

    Consider Air France (87%), IndiGo (73%) or Air India (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Mumbai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Mumbai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Mumbai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Mumbai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Mumbai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Mumbai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai (average of £597). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £900). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Mumbai

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Mumbai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£61Average£188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air IndiaCheapest£116Average£164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IndiGoCheapest£140Average£170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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