How long is the flight to Colombo?

The average flight time to Colombo is 10 hours and 32 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.

How many airports are there in Colombo?

There are 6 airports in Colombo: Diyawanna Oya, Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Colombo?

Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines both fly direct to Colombo.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually November.

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Colombo?

Yes – you can fly direct to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and the average flight time is 10 hours and 32 minutes.

How much are return flights to Colombo?

The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is £374. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which is the cheapest airport in Colombo?

The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 17.1 miles away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from £374 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Colombo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Wednesday, 20 November 2024 .

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Colombo?

The average temperature in Colombo in April is around 28°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Colombo with?

Currently, easyJet and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

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Colombo.£374 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Dec.Return flight with easyJet and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Wed, 20 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 7 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £374, select.

Colombo.£379 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Jan, returning Thu, 30 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Mon, 13 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 30 Jan, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.

Colombo.£385 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jan, returning Thu, 13 Feb.Return flight with easyJet and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 29 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 13 Feb, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £385, select.

Colombo.£386 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 25 Nov.Return flight with easyJet and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Manchester on Mon, 11 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.

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Airports in Colombo

Looking for the best route? There are 6 airports in and around Colombo.

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Colombo is 10 hours and 32 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
: There are 6 airports in Colombo: Diyawanna Oya, Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
: Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines both fly direct to Colombo.
: The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually November.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: Yes – you can fly direct to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and the average flight time is 10 hours and 32 minutes.
: The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is £374. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 17.1 miles away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from £374.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: The average temperature in Colombo in April is around 28°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.
: Currently, easyJet and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying to Colombo

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£374
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	10 hrs, 32 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	17

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Looking for cheap tickets to Colombo? Return flights to Colombo start from £374 and one-way flights to Colombo start from £159.

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Depart from the cheapest location. Look out for flights from United Kingdom - this is the cheapest location to depart from when flying to Colombo.
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