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Colombo.£317 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Sun, 19 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £317, select.
Colombo.£320 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Thu, 9 Jul.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £320, select.
Colombo.£322 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Tue, 21 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £322, select.
Colombo.£340 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 10 May, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £340, select.
Colombo.£344 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £344, select.
Colombo.£345 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb, returning Thu, 5 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from London Stansted on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in London Heathrow.Price includes taxes and charges.From £345, select.
Colombo.£348 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Fri, 20 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in London Stansted.Price includes taxes and charges.From £348, select.
Colombo.£353 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Thu, 11 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air UK and Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Luton on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in London Luton.Price includes taxes and charges.From £353, select.

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Feb
from £420
Mar
from £348
Apr
from £317
May
from £374
Jun
from £388
Jul
from £452
Aug
from £538
Sep
from £410
Oct
from £413
Nov
from £452
Dec
from £457
Jan
from £499

Airports in Colombo

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

Kelaniya

6 miles from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

8 miles from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

17 miles from central Colombo
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Bentota River

32 miles from central Colombo
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Katugastota

45 miles from central Colombo
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Direct flights to Colombo

Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Colombo is 10 hours and 29 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
There are 5 airports in Colombo: 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 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 29 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is £317. 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 £317.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Thursday, 16 April 2026.
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 February is around 27°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, Wizz Air UK and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying to Colombo

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£317
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time10 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week17

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How to find cheap flights to Colombo

  • £317 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Colombo. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is £157.

  • 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.

Plan your trip to Colombo

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.