How to Reach Sri Lanka from Mumbai

Non-stop Mumbai to Sri Lanka flights are provided by Srilankan Airlines and Jet Airways. Connecting flights are on offer by IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet. Taking a train to cover Mumbai to Sri Lanka distance is not a practical option. Mumbai to Colombo flights without layover take about 2 hours 30 minutes. Mumbai happens to be the commercial and entertainment capital of India, it was formerly known as Mumbai. The city is famous for the eminent movie industry along with the home of many famous celebrities. It has been conferred the status of a cultural melting pot because of the presence of various cultures from all over the country. The dining experience that you can experience in this city is the same as almost the entire country.

Check the various ways on how to reach Sri Lanka from Mumbai

By Air

Situated around 30 kilometres from the main city of Colombo is 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. As a tourist, you can opt for a direct connecting flight or an indirect one as well. In fact, Sri Lankan airlines have its 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 book a non-stop flight.

By Train

It is not a viable option to take a Mumbai to Sri Lanka train. However, travelling 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 landscapes along with the breathtaking views that is part of a rail trip. Though land transport is slow when you compare it to the air mode, but the pace of it is slow which helps you to 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 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.

Another option is to 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 on-board entertainment along the voyage.