Pune to Colombo flight guide — 1-stop via Mumbai or Chennai, fares, baggage and Sri Lanka ETA.
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Quick answer: Pune to Colombo non-stop flights take about ≈ 3.5–5h with one stop, operated by SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Air India, with around None non-stop — 1-stop via 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 PNQ–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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SriLankan Airlines operates multiple daily BOM–CMB and MAA–CMB flights that pair with domestic feeds from Pune. IndiGo connects via Mumbai or Chennai, and Air India routes through both hubs as well. The MAA–CMB leg is the shortest at ≈ 1.5h, while BOM–CMB takes ≈ 2h. Total journey from Pune is ≈ 3.5–5h depending on which hub you use and the layover duration. SriLankan Airlines offers through-ticketing from PNQ via codeshare partners.
Sri Lanka has two monsoon seasons affecting different coasts at different times, so there is no single "worst" weather month. Fare-wise, September–October and late January tend to be the cheapest periods. The December–January holiday window and April (Sinhala-Tamil New Year / Easter) are peak. Booking ≈ 4–6 weeks ahead is usually sufficient for this short-haul international route. Midweek flights consistently undercut weekend departures.
Via Chennai: PNQ–MAA (≈ 1h 30m) plus MAA–CMB (≈ 1.5h), totalling ≈ 3.5–4.5h with transit. Via Mumbai: PNQ–BOM (≈ 1h 15m) plus BOM–CMB (≈ 2h), ≈ 4–5h total. Chennai connections are often tighter and quicker. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is in Katunayake, ≈ 35 km north of Colombo city. The Colombo–Katunayake Expressway cuts the transfer to ≈ 30–40 minutes by taxi.
SriLankan Airlines allows 30 kg checked baggage in economy — one of the most generous allowances on this route. IndiGo includes ≈ 20 kg on international fares, and Air India allows 25 kg. Cabin baggage is 7 kg. Indicative fares are live on FlightGPT as of May 2026. Given the short distance, fares on Pune–Colombo are very reasonable, often comparable to long-haul domestic sectors within India.
Pune Airport (PNQ) handles departures. If connecting via Mumbai, international flights depart from T2 — factor in a terminal transfer if your domestic arrival is at T1. Via Chennai, the international terminal is an easy walk from the domestic one. At Colombo, Bandaranaike Airport has a single terminal. Immigration for Indians is typically quick, especially if you've pre-approved your ETA online. Duty-free shopping on arrival is a popular stop for travellers.
Sri Lanka's ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) has been free for Indian passport holders under a recent scheme — verify this before travel as the policy may change. Apply online at the official Sri Lanka ETA portal before departure. Your passport must be valid for ≈ 6 months, and you need proof of return travel and accommodation. Sri Lanka and India share the same time zone, making jet lag a non-issue. Check /visas for the latest.
No non-stop exists. Via Chennai, total travel time is ≈ 3.5–4.5h with one stop.
No — connections via Chennai or Mumbai are standard, with SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo as main options.
Economy fares typically range from ≈ ₹6,000 to ₹14,000 one-way. Live prices are on FlightGPT.
An ETA is required — it has been free for Indians recently, but verify the current status at /visas before booking.
September–October and late January tend to have the lowest fares. Book 4–6 weeks ahead.
None — both cities are on UTC+5:30 (IST and SLT).
The cheapest Pune to Colombo airfare on any given day depends on three things — your travel date, your airline preference and how far ahead you book. Use the FlightGPT search box above to compare Pune to Colombo ticket prices across SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, Air India — typically the lowest fare today differs from the lowest fare 30 days from now by 25-40 percent. We surface every option so the lowest Pune-Colombo price wins.
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Most travellers prefer the Pune to Colombo non-stop option. The direct Pune-Colombo flight time is ≈ 3.5–5h with one 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 Pune Colombo ticket but are open to a layover.
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