Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Kathmandu (CMB - KTM)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Kathmandu and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$367	Air India 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Thu, Jul 9	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is currently $367
Cheapest one-way flight	$214	Air India 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is currently $214
Cheapest nonstop flights	$433	SriLankan Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 21 — Thu, May 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is currently $433
Last-minute weekend getaway	$615	Air India 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Kathmandu is currently $615
Cheapest business class flights	$1,105	Air India 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is currently $1,105

Fastest flight	3 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Kathmandu takes 3 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Kathmandu is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $370–730
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $770–950

Popular airlines from Colombo to Kathmandu

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $433

Typical price: $470–730

4 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - KTM Every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun
IndiGo

164 weekly connecting flights

CMB - KTM Every day
Air India

from $367

Typical price: $385–530

141 weekly connecting flights

CMB - KTM Every day
Qatar Airways

from $557

Typical price: $710–1,350

21 weekly connecting flights

CMB - KTM Every day
flydubai

21 weekly connecting flights

CMB - KTM Every day
Air Arabia

20 weekly connecting flights

CMB - KTM Every day

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 41 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Castlereigh Reservoir Waterdrome (NUF)

Hatton Sri Lanka 4 hr 4 min 49 mi

Popular airports near Kathmandu

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

Kathmandu Nepal 19 min 2 mi
Simara Airport (SIF)

Pipara Simara Nepal 3 hr 40 min 43 mi
Pokhara Domestic Airport (PKR)

Pokhara Nepal 5 hr 34 min 88 mi
Bharatpur Airport (BHR)

Bharatpur Nepal 4 hr 21 min 54 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Kathmandu

The cheapest flights from Colombo to Kathmandu are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $370 to $730.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Kathmandu recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $367. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $214.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is $433, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is $367, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is $557, flying from May 14 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Kathmandu starts at $367 from Thu, Jul 2 to Thu, Jul 9. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $214 and departs on Wed, Jul 1.

3 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Kathmandu.

Peak travel is Feb–Apr. Monsoon season runs Jun–Sep. Key events include the Indra Jatra festival (dates vary, Aug/Sep), a religious festival featuring masked dances in Durbar Square.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Kathmandu.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Kathmandu really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Kathmandu.

In terms of nonstop flights, SriLankan is the most popular. SriLankan offers 4 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .

In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 164 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Kathmandu are:

Air India offers 141 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .
flydubai offers 21 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .
Air Arabia offers 20 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Colombo and Kathmandu.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Kathmandu recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $367. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $214.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is $433, flying from May 21 to May 28.
The cheapest Air India flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is $367, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 9.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Kathmandu is $557, flying from May 14 to May 20.

SriLankan flies direct from Colombo to Kathmandu.

There are 4 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Kathmandu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Kathmandu at price $615 is offered by Air India from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

SriLankan flies direct from Colombo to Kathmandu.

There are 4 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Kathmandu per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Direct flights from Colombo to Kathmandu are only available on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Kathmandu start at $433 from Thu, May 21 to Thu, May 28 with SriLankan.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Kathmandu, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Kathmandu start at $1,105 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Air India.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Kathmandu start at $367 from Thu, Jul 2 to Thu, Jul 9.

To book business class trips from Colombo to Kathmandu, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Kathmandu starts at $615 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Air India.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Kathmandu at price $615 is offered by Air India from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Kathmandu, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.