Fly private to Colombo.
Private flights use Bandaranaike International, a customs airport with a 3,350 m runway and VIP handlers including IFOS Aviation Services and VVIP Flight.
- Arrival airports
- 1
- Closest from
- Colombo
- Fastest
- 0h 18m
- From
- ₹3.7L
Private flights to Colombo.
Private flights use Bandaranaike International, a customs airport with a 3,350 m runway and VIP handlers including IFOS Aviation Services and VVIP Flight.
Private jets land at Bandaranaike International (CMB). As an international arrival, you clear customs and immigration at the first airport of entry; we check passports, visas and permits when you book.
From Colombo the flight takes about 0h 18m in a light jet. From Abu Dhabi it takes about 4h 22m, and a midsize jet is the better fit.
Prices below are one-way estimates for the whole aircraft, before GST, positioning and overnight costs. A return the same day or after a short stay is often cheaper than two one-way trips.
Private jet to Colombo: price and flight time
- Distance
- 286 nm · 530 km
- Flight time
- 0h 59m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Distance
- 805 nm · 1,491 km
- Flight time
- 2h 13m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹5.5L
- Distance
- 857 nm · 1,587 km
- Flight time
- 2h 20m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹5.8L
- Distance
- 1,293 nm · 2,395 km
- Flight time
- 3h 14m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹11.4L
- Distance
- 1,319 nm · 2,443 km
- Flight time
- 3h 18m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹11.6L
- Distance
- 1,385 nm · 2,565 km
- Flight time
- 3h 27m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.1L
- Distance
- 1,421 nm · 2,632 km
- Flight time
- 3h 32m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.4L
- Distance
- 1,500 nm · 2,778 km
- Flight time
- 3h 43m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹13.1L
- Distance
- 1,634 nm · 3,026 km
- Flight time
- 4h 01m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹14.1L
- Distance
- 1,791 nm · 3,317 km
- Flight time
- 4h 22m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹15.4L
Estimates exclude GST, positioning and overnight costs. Flight times are block times at typical cruise speed.
Which jet flies to Colombo non-stop?
The right size depends on where you start. These are the sizes that fit each departure city, with the model most often available on charter.
From Colombo, Kochi, Coimbatore, Chennai, Bangalore, Goa, Hyderabad, Pune, Aurangabad, Mumbai, Bhubaneswar, Indore, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Udaipur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Jaipur, Agra.
From Delhi, Guwahati, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Srinagar, Abu Dhabi.
Colombo route guides
Before you fly to Colombo
- Bandaranaike International, the main gateway, is about 32 km north of Colombo. Ratmalana, about 15 km south of the centre, now accepts international corporate jet and charter flights.
- Sri Lanka gives Indian passport holders a visa on arrival. Rules on stay, fees, hotel bookings and return tickets vary, so every passenger's documents are checked when you book.
Sources:Wikipedia: Ratmalana International AirportBusiness Today, 4 Jul 2026: destinations Indians can visit without a prior visa
Where you land.
Empty legs to Colombo and from India.
Aircraft often fly empty to reach their next trip. Those legs sell for less than a full charter, for the whole aircraft.
Tell us your city, dates and passengers. We check permits, aircraft and crew rest, and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow long is a private flight to Colombo?+
From Colombo about 0h 18m; from Abu Dhabi about 4h 22m.
How much is a private jet to Colombo?+
One way from ₹3.7L from Colombo in a light jet, before GST. Larger jets and longer routes cost more; see the table for each city.
Do Indians need a visa for Sri Lanka?+
Sri Lanka gives Indian passport holders a visa on arrival. Conditions vary, so we check every passenger's documents when you book.
Which airport do private jets use for Colombo?+
Bandaranaike International (CMB). The best choice depends on the aircraft, the runway and where you are staying.
What size of jet do I need for Colombo?+
Light jets suit flights from Colombo, Kochi, Coimbatore and nearby. Midsize jets suit flights from Delhi, Guwahati, Dehradun and nearby. Bigger cabins are always an option, at a higher price.
Do I need to clear customs?+
International arrivals clear customs and immigration at the first airport of entry.
Can the aircraft wait for me?+
Yes. Crew overnights and parking are added; for long stays two one-way trips can be cheaper.
Keep planning.
Colombo, privately.
A specialist replies around the clock with aircraft options, the operator's name and an all-in price.