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Connecting route · Mauritius → Sri Lanka

Flights from Mauritius to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Mauritius to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Mahe or Bengaluru, about 8h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 29m
MRUCMBSEZ

Mauritius to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 29mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mahe or Bengaluru

Best ways to fly from Mauritius 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
MRU Mahe (SEZ) CMB
Leg 1: Air Seychelles · Leg 2: Air Seychelles
One airline, one ticket ~8h 29m
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2
MRU Bengaluru (BLR) CMB
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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3
MRU Chennai (MAA) CMB
Leg 1: Air Mauritius · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 53m
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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
3,879 km2,409 miles
Journey time
8h 29mestimate
Time difference
+1.5hColombo vs Mauritius
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
MRU → CMB

Flights from Mauritius to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mauritius to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mahe, Bengaluru and Chennai. 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 Mauritius to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,879 km.
Where do you change planes between Mauritius and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Mahe (SEZ), Bengaluru (BLR) and Chennai (MAA). Air Seychelles flies both legs via Mahe, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mauritius and Colombo?
Mauritius: Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Mauritius and Colombo?
Colombo is 1.5 hours ahead of Mauritius.

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