Colombo private jet charter.
Private flights use Bandaranaike International, a customs airport with a 3,350 m runway and VIP handlers including IFOS Aviation Services and VVIP Flight.
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Your guide to private jets in 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 flights in Colombo use Bandaranaike International. Bandaranaike International has a dedicated private aviation terminal, so you clear security in minutes and board close to departure.
Charter is priced per aircraft, not per seat. From Colombo, a light jet costs about ₹2.5L to ₹3.5L per flight hour and a super-midsize jet ₹5L to ₹6.5L. Quotes add positioning when the aircraft is based elsewhere, airport charges and GST.
Popular trips from Colombo include Kochi (about 0h 57m, from ₹3.7L), Coimbatore (about 0h 59m, from ₹3.7L), Chennai (about 1h 08m, from ₹3.7L). Every route page shows flight time and an estimate for each aircraft size.
Every flight is operated by DGCA-licensed NSOP operators, and the operator is named on your quote. Our India desk answers around the clock, 24/7, IST.
Where private jets fly in Colombo.
Private flights use dedicated terminals or the general aviation apron, so check-in takes minutes.
- Bandaranaike International (CMB): Bandaranaike International at Katunayake, about 32 km north of Colombo.
Flying into Colombo: what to know.
- 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
Popular flights to and from Colombo.
One-way prices for the whole aircraft, in either direction. Return trips and other cities are quoted on request.
How far is Colombo by private jet?
Typical block times on the most suitable jet, with the starting one-way price.
- Flight time
- 0h 57m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Flight time
- 0h 59m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Flight time
- 1h 08m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Flight time
- 1h 13m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Flight time
- 1h 45m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹4.3L
- Flight time
- 1h 45m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹4.3L
- Flight time
- 2h 08m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹5.3L
- Flight time
- 2h 13m
- Typical aircraft
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹5.5L
Estimated from great-circle distance and current hourly rates. Excludes GST.
Choose the right size.
Match the jet to the trip. Hourly rates in INR.
| Trip length | Recommended | From Colombo to |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | Turboprop or light jet | Kochi, Coimbatore |
| 2 to 4 hours | Midsize or super-midsize jet | Pune, Aurangabad |
| Over 4 hours | Super-midsize or heavy jet | Srinagar, Abu Dhabi |
Cessna Citation CJ2 / CJ2+
Cessna Citation CJ2: one of the most common light jets on the Indian charter list.
Hawker 800XP / 850XP
Hawker 800XP: one of the most common midsize jets on the Indian charter list.
Dassault Falcon 2000 / 2000EX / 2000LX
Dassault Falcon 2000: one of the most common super-midsize jets on the Indian charter list.
Embraer Legacy 600 / 650
Embraer Legacy 600: one of the most common heavy jets on the Indian charter list.
Empty legs from India.
Aircraft often fly empty to reach their next trip. Those legs sell for less than a full charter, for the whole aircraft.
Other cities we serve.
Tell us the dates and passengers. A specialist replies with aircraft options and an all-in price, around the clock.
Colombo charter questions
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistDo 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.
How much does a private jet from Colombo cost?+
A light jet costs about ₹2.5L to ₹3.5L per flight hour and a heavy jet ₹7L to ₹10L. Your quote adds positioning, airport charges and GST.
How quickly can I fly from Colombo?+
Often within a few hours, depending on aircraft and crew availability. Peak dates need more notice.
Can I fly one way?+
Yes. One-way charters are priced as a full trip, but empty legs can bring the price down sharply when your dates are flexible.
How much luggage can I bring?+
Light jets take a few medium bags; super-midsize and heavy jets carry golf bags, skis and large suitcases.
Can I bring my pet?+
Most operators welcome pets in the cabin. Tell us the size and breed when you request a quote.
Who operates the flight?+
DGCA-licensed NSOP operators. The operator's name appears on your quote and contract.
Can I book a helicopter in Colombo?+
Yes, where licensed helicopter operators are based or can position.
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