Colombo to Puducherry flights
Puducherry lies 556 km (345 mi) north of Colombo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 28 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Colombo | Puducherry | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sri Lanka | India |
| Population | 648,034 | 657,209 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Colombo) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | RML, 13 km out | PNY, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Puducherry
Crossing from Sri Lanka into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Colombo
Colombo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,013 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB, 28 km).
Arriving in Puducherry
Puducherry is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,921 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Airport (regional) | PNY | 4 km (2 mi) | 4,921 ft | 134 ft |
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Staying in Puducherry
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry. Of the 436 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (217), and 14 are five-star. Across 155 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 37,141 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Puducherry from Colombo?
556 km (345 mi) in a straight line, north of Colombo.
How long does it take to get from Colombo to Puducherry by air?
About 1 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Colombo and Puducherry?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Colombo to Puducherry flights?
Typically Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) to Pondicherry Airport (PNY).
What currency do I need in Puducherry?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Puducherry?
Our booking partner lists 799 places to stay in Puducherry, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.