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Flights from Colombo to Mangalore

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Mangalore. The easiest way is one stop via Bengaluru or Chennai, about 3h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 46m
CMBIXEBLR

Colombo to Mangalore at a glance

Fastest journey3h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bengaluru or Chennai

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Mangalore

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CMB Bengaluru (BLR) IXE
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~3h 46m
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2
CMB Chennai (MAA) IXE
Leg 1: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~4h 02m
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3
CMB Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) IXE
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express
Self-transfer likely ~4h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
861 km535 miles
Journey time
3h 46mestimate
Time difference
NoneMangalore vs Colombo
Currency in Mangalore
INR
Airports
CMB → IXE

Flights from Colombo to Mangalore: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Mangalore?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bengaluru, Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Mangalore?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 861 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Mangalore?
The best connecting points are Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV). IndiGo flies both legs via Bengaluru, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Mangalore?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Mangalore: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE).

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