Cheap Flights from Newcastle (NCL) to Colombo (CMBA)

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Newcastle Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £617. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.£574 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £574, select.

Colombo.£617 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Sun, 26 Apr.Return flight with Ryanair and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £617, select.

Colombo.£624 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Fri, 3 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £624, select.

Colombo.£624 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £624, select.

Colombo.£629 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Sat, 13 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £629, select.

Colombo.£642 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Newcastle on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £642, select.

Colombo.£667 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with easyJet and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Newcastle on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £667, select.

Colombo.£667 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Thu, 8 Oct.Return flight with British Airways and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £667, select.

Colombo.£670 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with Ryanair and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £670, select.

Colombo.£670 per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Oct, returning Thu, 22 Oct.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Newcastle on Thu, 8 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £670, select.

Colombo.£676 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £676, select.

Colombo.£683 per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 May, returning Sat, 20 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £683, select.

Colombo.£695 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Newcastle on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £695, select.

Colombo.£699 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with British Airways and Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £699, select.

Colombo.£706 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct, returning Sat, 21 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £706, select.

Colombo.£710 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Newcastle on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Newcastle.Price includes taxes and charges.From £710, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Newcastle to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Finding cheap flights from Newcastle to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Colombo?

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.

How much are return flights from Newcastle to Colombo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Newcastle to Colombo is £574. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Newcastle to Colombo?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Newcastle to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from £574.

How many flights are there a week from Newcastle to Colombo?

As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Newcastle to Colombo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Newcastle to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly from Newcastle to Colombo is usually April.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Colombo?

If you're flying from Newcastle 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 £574.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Newcastle Airport to Colombo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Newcastle Airport to Colombo on Sunday, 26 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Newcastle Airport to Colombo?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Newcastle Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Newcastle Airport to Colombo?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

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.

What’s the weather like in Colombo?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Newcastle Airport to Colombo with?

Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Colombo: what you need to know

Newcastle International Airport is located in Newcastle. Following the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Newcastle.
For a relaxed start to your NCL to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? 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.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from NCL to Colombo with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Located around 5 miles from the centre of Newcastle, NCL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to NCL? If you're boarding an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Colombo, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
71.29% of flights taking off from Newcastle International Airport make it to their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Colombo

£283 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is £574. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from NCL to Colombo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for a Newcastle International Airport to Colombo ticket.
Picking up a cheap flight from NCL to Colombo is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you as soon as a deal gets even better.
Find an affordable flight from Newcastle International Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 10 miles from the centre of Colombo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Newcastle International Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

After your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Colombo has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 20 miles from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
You can expect the trip to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your NCL to Colombo flight:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and get going in the blink of an eye.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Reserving your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a bigger choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

Carefully consider your trip dates before booking your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Colombo. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel rates are typically higher and attractions can get busy. Visit Colombo in the off-season if you want a quieter vibe.
Lock in a Newcastle International Airport to Colombo plane ticket with a departure in March to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from NCL to Colombo around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Colombo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Colombo must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

Colombo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka you'll want to see. Around 190 miles north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 150 miles north-east of Colombo. No trip is complete without experiencing Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.