How to Reach Sri Lanka from Mumbai

With a bevy of flight provided by Srilankan Airlines, Air India, and Jet Airways, tourists can book nonstop flights from Mumbai to Sri Lanka. Besides that, airlines, like:  IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet also provide their services through connecting flights. Though, one can opt for a train route to cover the Mumbai to Sri Lanka distance, but it is not a practical option. Mumbai to Colombo flights without layover take about 2 hours 30 minutes, and get a chance to enjoy the sightseeing of several tourist attractions including national parks, beaches, Buddhist temples, and museums.

Let's take a detailed look at the different mediums of transport to reach Sri Lanka from Mumbai conveniently.

By Air

Mumbai is one of the major airports with direct connectivity to travel from India to Sri Lanka. Situated about 30 kilometers from the main city of Colombo, the Bandaranaike International Airport which is the only international airport in the country. There are direct flights from all the major cities of India, and Mumbai ranks among them as well. Tourist can opt for a direct connecting flight or an indirect one as well. In fact, Srilankan Airlines have direct flights operating from the city of Mumbai as well. Express airport services are being provided to all the people who plan to reach the country. Mumbai to Sri Lanka flight duration is about 8 hours for connecting flights, so one can choose to book a non-stop flight without any worries.

By Train

It is not a viable option to take a Mumbai to Sri Lanka train. However, traveling within Sri Lanka by train works out to be the best option to explore the breadth along with the width of the country. Nothing is going to match the breathtaking views of the landscapes that are part of a rail trip. Though land transport is slow when you compare it to the air mode, the pace of it is slow which helps you catch a glimpse of the city in your own sweet manner.

By Road

For long you have been craving to have a glimpse of Sri Lanka, but never have had an opportunity to do so. Well, the chance is going to arrive soon and the best part is that you would not need any form of advance planning. In recent times the ministry of roadways in India has gone on to announce the construction of an amazing tunnel (sea) between both the countries. The total cost of the project is estimated to be a whopping 2400 crores. Currently the option of reach the country is a 3-hour flight from Mumbai or a 45-minute ferry drive from Rameshwaram. One thing is for sure, it is really going to raise the bar of cross tours in the country.

Apart from the aforementioned options, one can opt for a Mumbai to Sri Lanka cruise which takes about 2 days to reach Colombo. It is an ideal option for families and honeymooners looking to enjoy onboard entertainment along the voyage.