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Flight deals from Islamabad Airport to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Islamabad Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £507. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.£383 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £383, select.
Colombo.£386 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £386, select.
Colombo.£410 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with SalamAir and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £410, select.
Colombo.£418 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Mar, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Hahn Air Technologies.Outbound indirect flight with Hahn Air Technologies, departs from Islamabad on Sun, 15 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Hahn Air Technologies, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.
Colombo.£463 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with SalamAir and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £463, select.
Colombo.£505 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £505, select.
Colombo.£507 per passenger.Departing Sun, 5 Apr, returning Sun, 12 Apr.Return flight with Fly Jinnah and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fly Jinnah, departs from Islamabad on Sun, 5 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £507, select.
Colombo.£557 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £557, select.
Colombo.£558 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Islamabad on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £558, select.
Colombo.£558 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Islamabad on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £558, select.
Colombo.£558 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Wed, 9 Sep.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Islamabad on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £558, select.
Colombo.£558 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Islamabad on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £558, select.
Colombo.£587 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Mon, 25 May.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Islamabad on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £587, select.
Colombo.£596 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Islamabad on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £596, select.
Colombo.£597 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 May, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Islamabad on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £597, select.
Colombo.£758 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Thu, 29 Oct.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Islamabad on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Islamabad.Price includes taxes and charges.From £758, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Islamabad to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Islamabad to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
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Apr
from £507
May
from £386
Jun
from £410
Jul
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Alternative Islamabad to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Islamabad to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

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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Islamabad to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£383
Cheapest month to flySeptember

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Finding cheap flights from Islamabad to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Islamabad to Colombo is £383. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Islamabad to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from £383.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Islamabad to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Islamabad to Colombo is usually September.
If you're flying from Islamabad Airport, 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 £383.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Islamabad Airport to Colombo on Friday, 25 September 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Islamabad Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, SalamAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Colombo is 30 minutes ahead of Islamabad, where Islamabad International Airport is located. Colombo observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your ISB to Colombo flight.

  • If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from ISB to Colombo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

    • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

    • Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

  • Travelling from central Islamabad to ISB takes about 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 15 miles in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near ISB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Islamabad International Airport to Colombo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are worth a look:

  • 71.38% of flights departing from Islamabad International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Colombo

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way Islamabad International Airport to Colombo flight is £173. The cheapest price for a return flight is £383. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap flights from ISB to Colombo, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • Scoring cheap tickets from Islamabad International Airport to Colombo is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest prices across the month and score an incredible deal.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from ISB to Colombo couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Colombo by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to the centre of Colombo takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 miles away.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Islamabad International Airport to Colombo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is around 20 miles from central Colombo. After your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near CMB. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your ISB to Colombo flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.

  • Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Travel to Colombo during peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Islamabad International Airport to Colombo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Islamabad International Airport to Colombo plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ISB to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Colombo

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Colombo right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Islamabad International Airport to Colombo:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are must-visits when exploring Colombo.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Colombo. Around 190 miles away to the north, top sights here include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • Trincomalee is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 150 miles north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without visiting Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

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