Cheap flights to Colombo

Cheap flights to Colombo

The cheapest one-way fare found this week from each departure city, in the currency we show for that city.

• From DubaiNov 19, 1 stop $137
• From BangkokNov 25, nonstop $146
• From IstanbulDec 14, 1 stop €187
• From MilanJan 8, 2 stops €218
• From PragueDec 8, 2 stops €225
• From BudapestNov 20, 2 stops €227
• From MadridJan 22, 2 stops €238
• From DublinOct 29, 3 stops €245
• From MunichOct 27, 3 stops €251
• From ParisNov 5, 3 stops €252
• From BucharestFeb 16, 2 stops €258
• From WarsawOct 9, 1 stop PLN 1,142

When it’s cheapest to fly to Colombo

November, January and February, going by fares found this week from 16 departure cities. Lower bars are cheaper.

1. OctOctober 2026: about 13% above each city’s cheapest month
2. NovNovember 2026: about 4% above each city’s cheapest month
3. DecDecember 2026: about 31% above each city’s cheapest month
4. JanJanuary 2027: about 10% above each city’s cheapest month
5. FebFebruary 2027: about 11% above each city’s cheapest month

Weather in Colombo

Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991–2020 normals.

Source: Colombo on Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Arriving in Colombo

Flights land at Bandaranaike (CMB, 28 km from the centre).

Airport transfer

• Welcome PickupsPre-booked private transfer into Colombo at a fixed price; the driver meets you at arrivals.
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Car and scooter hire

• Car hire at Bandaranaike (CMB)Compare rental companies at the airport.
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• Scooter and bike rental in ColomboScooters, motorbikes and bicycles from local rental shops, booked online.
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Things to do in Colombo

Popular experiences on Viator, as Viator ranks them. “From” is the lowest price per person; the price for your date and group can differ.

• Sri Lanka Car and Driver Hire - Private Driver and Chauffeur 360 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $35 per person
• 03 Days Highlights Of Sigiriya,Kandy,Nuwara Eliya ,Ella & Udawalawe 72 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $265 per person
• Yala Safari Private Day Trip with Return Transport -All Inclusive 7–13 hours, free cancellation (terms on Viator) From $105 per person

• All tours in Colombo on ViatorTours, day trips and tickets; many can be cancelled for free.
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• Colombo on KlookTours, attraction tickets and transport passes, with a wide choice in Asia.
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Mobile data in Sri Lanka

A travel eSIM for Sri Lanka costs from $4.50. Install it before you fly; most plans start when you first connect in the destination.

• 1 GB, 3 days$4.50
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• 3 GB, 3 days$6
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• 5 GB, 7 days$8
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