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Flights from Mangalore to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Mangalore to Colombo. 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
IXECMBBLR

Mangalore to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey3h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bengaluru or Chennai

Best ways to fly from Mangalore to Colombo

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

1
IXE Bengaluru (BLR) CMB
Leg 1: Air India Express, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~3h 46m
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2
IXE Chennai (MAA) CMB
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~4h 02m
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3
IXE Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) CMB
Leg 1: Air India Express · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
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
NoneColombo vs Mangalore
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
IXE → CMB

Flights from Mangalore to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mangalore to Colombo?
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 Mangalore to Colombo?
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 Mangalore and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV). Air India Express flies both legs via Bengaluru, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mangalore and Colombo?
Mangalore: Mangaluru International Airport (IXE). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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