Vizhinjam vs Colombo: Can India Really Build a Global Transshipment Hub?Global Logistics · 99K views
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From VisakhapatnamVia Chennai, Hyderabad or Bengaluru. Return fares typically run ₹9,000 to 18,000 depending on season. A port city meeting a port city. Vizag's shipping and logistics trade will recognise Colombo's transshipment business.
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Read the numbers →| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Flight time to Colombo | 3 to 4 hr |
| Typical return fare | ₹9,000 to 18,000 |
| Visa | Free 30 day tourist ETA for Indians since 25 May 2026. Apply on eta.gov.lk |
| Money | UPI at LankaQR merchants, cards widely accepted, carry some LKR |
| Time difference | None. Sri Lanka runs on IST |
Fares are indicative return economy bands and move with season. Check current schedules with airlines.