₹ 12,698 Find Cheap Flights from Kochi (Cochin) to Colombo – Compare and Save

Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Kochi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 21,377 return via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared with ₹ 25,947 for direct.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Maldivian. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

One-stop flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chennai (MAA) – 79% of one-stop connections
• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Chennai (MAA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 13%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₹ 25,491 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 29,024 – a ₹ 3,533 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Fort Railway Station, Colombo World Trade Center, and Dutch Hospital. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 11:25
• Latest: departs at 16:15 and lands at 17:25.

The flight takes about 1h 10m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 16% above the route average of ₹ 26,163. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 1h 10m, covering 815 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 13,834.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 44m, compared to 7h 18m via Chennai (MAA) and 7h 40m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,996 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Return flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from ₹ 23,861 to ₹ 30,845, with an average of ₹ 26,163 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 23,861 counts as a good deal.