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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$397	Air India 1 stop 25 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is currently $397
Cheapest one-way flight	$226	Air India 1 stop 12 hr Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is currently $226
Cheapest nonstop flights	$564	SriLankan Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is currently $564
Last-minute weekend getaway	$588	Air India 1 stop 9 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Kathmandu to Colombo is currently $588
Cheapest business class flights	$999	Air India 1 stop 11 hr Thu, Jun 18 — Wed, Jun 24	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is currently $999

Fastest flight	3 hr 35 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Kathmandu to Colombo takes 3 hr 35 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 Kathmandu to Colombo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $400–490
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $730–790

Popular airlines from Kathmandu to Colombo

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $564

Typical price: $480–700

4 weekly nonstop flights

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

132 weekly connecting flights

KTM - CMB Every day
Air India

from $397

Typical price: $430–580

79 weekly connecting flights

KTM - CMB Every day
Qatar Airways

from $672

Typical price: $750–1,350

21 weekly connecting flights

KTM - CMB Every day
flydubai

21 weekly connecting flights

KTM - CMB Every day
Air Arabia

19 weekly connecting flights

KTM - CMB Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Kathmandu to Colombo

The cheapest flights from Kathmandu to Colombo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $400 to $490.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $397. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $226.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is $564, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air India flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is $397, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is $672, flying from May 16 to May 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Colombo starts at $397 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $226 and departs on Wed, Jul 8.

3 hr 35 min is the shortest flight time from Kathmandu to Colombo.

Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Kathmandu to Colombo.
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 Kathmandu to Colombo 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 Kathmandu to Colombo.

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

In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 132 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Kathmandu to Colombo are:

Air India offers 79 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
flydubai offers 21 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
Air Arabia offers 19 connecting flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Kathmandu to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $397. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $226.

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

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is $564, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Air India flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is $397, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Kathmandu to Colombo is $672, flying from May 16 to May 22.

SriLankan flies direct from Kathmandu to Colombo.

There are 4 SriLankan direct flights from Kathmandu to Colombo 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 Kathmandu and Colombo at price $588 is offered by Air India from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

SriLankan flies direct from Kathmandu to Colombo.

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Kathmandu and Colombo start at $564 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with SriLankan.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Kathmandu to Colombo, 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 Kathmandu and Colombo start at $999 from Thu, Jun 18 to Wed, Jun 24 with Air India.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Kathmandu and Colombo start at $397 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 8.

To book business class trips from Kathmandu to Colombo, 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 Kathmandu and Colombo starts at $588 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Air India.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Kathmandu and Colombo at price $588 is offered by Air India from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Kathmandu to Colombo, 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.