Lucknow to Colombo flight guide — 1-stop routing, airlines, fares, baggage and Sri Lanka ETA for Indians.
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Quick answer: Lucknow to Colombo non-stop flights take about ≈ 5–7h (1-stop), operated by IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, Air India, with around ≈ 2–4 daily (1-stop via Delhi, Mumbai or Chennai) direct departures a day. Indian passport holders should check the visa requirement summarised below. Use the live search above to compare today's cheapest LKO–CMB fare across every airline, OTA and travel agent in one place.
Last reviewed June 2026 by the FlightGPT flights desk · route facts cross-checked against DGCA and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) · fares are live — verify the final price in search before booking.
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There is no non-stop from Lucknow to Colombo. IndiGo connects through Delhi or Chennai, while SriLankan Airlines offers through-ticketed services via Chennai (MAA) or Mumbai (BOM). Air India also serves the route with a Delhi connection. Chennai is geographically the closest metro hub to Colombo, so MAA connections tend to be the quickest — the MAA–CMB leg is only ≈ 1.5h. Total door-to-door time from Lucknow ranges from ≈ 5h with a tight Chennai connection to ≈ 7h via Delhi.
Sri Lanka's off-peak months for tourism — roughly May through September on the west coast — offer lower airfares. The Christmas–New Year window and the April Sinhala/Tamil New Year period see prices climb. Booking ≈ 5–8 weeks ahead yields good rates on this route. SriLankan Airlines occasionally bundles hotel deals with airfare, which can be competitive for leisure travellers planning a week-long visit.
The distance from Lucknow to Colombo is ≈ 2,350 km. The fastest connection goes via Chennai — total ≈ 5–6h with a short layover, since the MAA–CMB hop is only ≈ 1.5h. Delhi connections take ≈ 6–7h. Mumbai is comparable to Delhi in total time. There is no date-line or clock change to worry about — both countries observe UTC+5:30 year-round. Early-morning flights from Lucknow connect well with afternoon departures to Colombo from Chennai.
SriLankan Airlines includes ≈ 30 kg checked baggage in economy on the international segment. IndiGo's international fares typically allow 15–20 kg, while Air India offers ≈ 25 kg. Cabin baggage is 7 kg on all carriers. If the domestic and international legs are booked separately, allow enough layover time for baggage re-check. Indicative fares are live on FlightGPT as of May 2026.
Flights depart from Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO). Chennai connections use the international terminal at MAA; Delhi uses T3. In Sri Lanka, all international flights arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Katunayake, ≈ 35 km north of Colombo city centre. The Colombo–Katunayake Expressway cuts the airport-to-city transfer to ≈ 30–45 minutes by taxi. A commuter rail link also serves the route.
Indians need an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation) to enter Sri Lanka. Under a recent scheme, the ETA fee has been waived for Indian nationals — but this is time-sensitive, so verify current rules on /visas before booking. Apply online through the Sri Lanka ETA portal. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. Carry proof of return travel and accommodation confirmation for immigration checks.
There is no non-stop. One-stop journeys via Chennai take ≈ 5–6h; via Delhi ≈ 6–7h.
No. The fastest routing connects through Chennai (MAA), where the onward leg to Colombo is only ≈ 1.5h.
Economy fares typically range from ≈ ₹8,000 to ₹18,000 depending on season. Check FlightGPT for live prices.
Yes — an ETA is required, though the fee has recently been waived for Indians. Verify current status before booking.
May through September (west-coast off-season) tends to offer the lowest fares. Book 5–8 weeks in advance.
No. Both countries use UTC+5:30, so there is no time change or jet lag.
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Most travellers prefer the Lucknow to Colombo non-stop option. The direct Lucknow-Colombo flight time is ≈ 5–7h (1-stop). If you are flexible, 1-stop alternatives through major hubs can be 15-30 percent cheaper. FlightGPT lets you filter by "Direct only" or compare both side by side — useful when you want the cheapest Lucknow Colombo ticket but are open to a layover.
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