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      Flight deals to Colombo

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Colombo? If you want to travel to Colombo next month, return fares start from £499. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Colombo.£435 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Apr, returning Wed, 5 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 5 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £435, select.
      Colombo.£437 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jun, returning Mon, 19 Jul.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 19 Jul, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.
      Colombo.£437 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jun, returning Tue, 29 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.
      Colombo.£438 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Tue, 29 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Jun, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £438, select.
      Colombo.£438 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 May, returning Wed, 9 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 19 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £438, select.
      Colombo.£440 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Apr, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 11 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £440, select.
      Colombo.£441 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £441, select.
      Colombo.£451 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Mon, 22 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 22 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £451, select.
      Colombo.£452 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 May, returning Tue, 18 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 9 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 18 May, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £452, select.
      Colombo.£454 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Jun, returning Wed, 15 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 15 Sep, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £454, select.
      Colombo.£455 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £455, select.
      Colombo.£458 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Thu, 29 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 29 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £458, select.
      Colombo.£460 per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Feb, returning Sun, 30 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Sun, 28 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 30 May, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £460, select.
      Colombo.£466 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £466, select.
      Colombo.£468 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in London Gatwick.Price includes taxes and charges.From £468, select.
      Colombo.£471 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Thu, 10 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 10 Jun, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £471, select.
      How did we find these deals? We looked at every economy class flight to Colombo. These fares have the biggest savings when compared to the average price.

      Find the cheapest time to fly to Colombo

      Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Colombo.
      Nov
      from £475
      Dec
      from £499
      Jan
      from £503
      Feb
      from £490
      Mar
      from £451
      Apr
      from £440
      May
      from £452
      Jun
      from £437
      Jul
      from £504
      Aug
      from £642
      Sep
      from £528
      Oct
      from £537

      Airports in Colombo

      Compare routes to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

      Colombo Ratmalana

      8 miles from central Colombo
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      Colombo Bandaranayake

      17 miles from central Colombo
      Cheapest
      from £435
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      Direct flights to Colombo

      Air Canada
      British Airways
      SriLankan Airlines

      Frequently asked questions

      The average flight time to Colombo is 10 hours and 22 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
      There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.
      SriLankan Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways all fly direct to Colombo.
      The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually April.
      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 22 minutes.
      The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is £435. 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 17.0 miles away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from £435.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Sunday, 25 April 2027.

      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 November is around 27°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is August, with temperatures averaging 26°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.
      Currently, Gulf Air and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

      Flying to Colombo

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found£435
      Cheapest month to flyApril
      Average flight time10 hrs, 23 mins
      Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
      Average flights per week20

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      How to find cheap flights to Colombo

      • £435 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Colombo. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is £243.

      • Snag a great deal by setting up a Price Alert. We'll stay on top of it for you, sending updates when fares drop.

      • Book as early as possible. You might even be able to pick up some incredible early bird deals on your flight.

      • Click on the 'Add nearby airports' option and widen your search for cheap flights to Colombo. This will display all the airports around your departure and destination points.

      • Choosing a multi-leg journey can help lower your fare, so search for flights that have one stop or more. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.

      Best time to go to Colombo

      • If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the month or even day of the year with the cheapest flights.

      • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the kind of conditions you enjoy travelling in. Colombo is warmest in March, with averages of between 24ºC and 33ºC.

      • January has the lowest temperatures, ranging from about 22ºC to 32ºC.

      • With seven days of rainfall on average, January is the driest month in Colombo.

      • Expect the heaviest showers during May, which gets around 23 days of wet weather.

      Flying to Colombo: what you need to know

      • When booking your Colombo flight, you have a few choices for your arrival airport. Choose between Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

      • Most incoming flights for the city are handled at Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML).

      • Avoid the layovers and get to your destination in a single journey. Lock in a direct flight to Colombo with one of these top airlines:

      • When you arrive in Colombo, you'll be in the UTC+5:30 timezone.

      • Book your ticket and then find the ideal place to stay. These hotels make a great base for exploring:

      Getting to central Colombo from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

      • RML, the city's main gateway, is about 16 kms (10 miles) from central Colombo.

      • After touching down from your flight to Colombo, driving to the centre will take around 40 minutes.

      • Roughly 1 hour 15 minutes is how long it'll take to get there using public transport.

      • Take your pick of comfy hotels close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Check in and kick back at one of these after your flight to Colombo:

      • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a car hire at CMB. Rent your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and discover the lesser-explored corners of Colombo and beyond.

      Colombo highlights

      • Put these leading attractions on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Colombo:

        • Mt Lavinia Beach: A memorable preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 11 kms (7 miles) south of the centre.

        • Good Market: Find your way to this shopping area when you're ready to part with some cash while exploring Colombo. It's roughly 3 kms (2 miles) southeast of the centre in Colombo 07.

        • Sri Gangaramaya: Take a tour of this landmark next. Around 14 kms (9 miles) southeast of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Colombo experience.

      Explore more of Sri Lanka

      • In the mood to keep exploring? Moratuwa will add more excitement to your journey through Sri Lanka. It's about 16 kms (10 miles) south of Colombo and features Lunawa beach, Angulana Beach and St Mary's Church,.

      • Another city in Sri Lanka that could easily become a favourite is Negombo. From Colombo, it's roughly 31 kms (19 miles) north and offers top sights like Negombo Beach and Ettukala Beach. Add a stop at Virgin Mary Lagoon Boat Safari too.

      • Let your travels lead you to Kandy. Roughly 97 kms (60 miles) northeast of Colombo, Sri Dalada Maligawa, Royal Botanical Gardens and Sri Lanka Knuckles Hiking are reasons to go.

      Complete your trip with a Colombo car hire

      • Want to rent a car in the city? Pick from a selection of car rentals in Colombo and go wherever the road takes you. With one simple search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Colombo.

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