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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ljubljana Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £448. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.£400 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Feb, returning Fri, 6 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 21 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 6 Mar, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £400, select.
Colombo.£448 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Feb, returning Sun, 22 Feb.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 9 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 22 Feb, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £448, select.
Colombo.£450 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Tue, 28 Apr.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £450, select.
Colombo.£453 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Mar, returning Wed, 11 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 2 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 11 Mar, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £453, select.
Colombo.£462 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Apr, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Air Serbia and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Ljubljana on Fri, 24 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £462, select.
Colombo.£471 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Mar, returning Wed, 1 Apr.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Ljubljana on Sun, 1 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £471, select.
Colombo.£473 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £473, select.
Colombo.£475 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £475, select.
Colombo.£477 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 18 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £477, select.
Colombo.£501 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £501, select.
Colombo.£504 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May, returning Wed, 27 May.Return flight with Wizz Air and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from Ljubljana on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £504, select.
Colombo.£550 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £550, select.
Colombo.£557 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £557, select.
Colombo.£557 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £557, select.
Colombo.£559 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Ljubljana on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £559, select.
Colombo.£572 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Ljubljana on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Ljubljana.Price includes taxes and charges.From £572, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ljubljana to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in February.
Jan
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Feb
from £448
Mar
from £453
Apr
from £450
May
from £504
Jun
from £559
Jul
from £587
Aug
from £557
Sep
from £473
Oct
from £550
Nov
from £572
Dec
from £591

Alternative Ljubljana to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ljubljana 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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Ljubljana to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£400
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana to Colombo is £400. 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 Ljubljana to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from £400.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Ljubljana to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Ljubljana to Colombo is usually February.
If you're flying from Ljubljana 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 £400.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ljubljana Airport to Colombo on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ljubljana 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 January, the average temperature is usually around 26°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, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Ljubljana, where Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport is located.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LJU to Colombo flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from LJU to Colombo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Located around 12 miles from the centre of Ljubljana, LJU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to LJU:

  • Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 80.37% of flights that depart LJU reach their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) to Colombo

  • £164 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is £400. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from LJU to Colombo if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • Scoring cheap tickets from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest prices across every month and score a fantastic deal.

  • There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from LJU to Colombo.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 10 miles from the centre of Colombo. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Think about booking a hotel near RML if you have a late flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • After your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 20 miles from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • After stepping off your LJU to Colombo flight, unwind at a hotel near CMB. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and let the journey unfold your way. Compare rates and availability 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 better deals and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo. The city buzzes during peak season, but prices are often higher and attractions can get busy. Visit Colombo in low season if you want a quieter vibe.

  • Before locking in your Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from LJU to Colombo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport to Colombo, explore our range of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

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

  • Around 150 miles north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

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