Cheap flights from Colombo

Popular trips from Colombo

  1. Sydney
    $610
    Aug 3 — Aug 11
    1 stop 16 hr 15 min AirAsia, AirAsia X
  2. London
    $682
    Mar 30 — Apr 6
    1 stop 22 hr 10 min Air Arabia
  3. Tokyo
    $501
    Jun 27 — Jul 6
    1 stop 15 hr 15 min Batik Air
  4. Singapore
    $204
    Apr 26 — May 4
    1 stop 5 hr 55 min AirAsia
  5. Dubai
    $322
    Mar 19 — Mar 25
    Nonstop 4 hr 40 min Air Arabia
  6. Los Angeles
    $1,528
    Aug 3 — Aug 10
    1 stop 28 hr 25 min Turkish Airlines

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Popular airlines with direct flights from Colombo

  • SriLankan
    Fly from Colombo (CMB)
    • Chennai
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Malé
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Bangkok
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 35 min +
    • New Delhi
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 35 min +
    • Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 50 min +
  • FitsAir
    Fly from Colombo (CMB)
    • Malé
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +
    • Dubai
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 50 min +
    • Dhaka
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 15 min +
    • Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
      Direct flights every Wed, Fri, Sun
      3 hr 55 min +
  • IndiGo
    Fly from Colombo (CMB)
    • Chennai
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
    • Bengaluru
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 25 min +
    • Mumbai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 35 min +
    • Hyderabad
      Direct flights every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
      1 hr 55 min +
  • Air India
    Fly from Colombo (CMB)
    • New Delhi
      Direct flights every day
      3 hr 35 min +
    • Mumbai
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 40 min +
    • Chennai
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 20 min +
  • Chongqing Airlines
    Fly from Colombo (CMB)
    • Malé
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Chongqing
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat
      5 hr 45 min +
  • Emirates
    Fly from Colombo (CMB)
    • Dubai
      Direct flights every day
      4 hr 20 min +
    • Malé
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 30 min +

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 39 min 105 mi
  • Sigiriya Airport (GIU)
    Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 43 min 93 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo

What counts as the best airline for your flights from 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 Colombo.

In terms of direct flights, SriLankan is the most popular, flying directly to 33 cities. SriLankan flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo are FitsAir, IndiGo, Air India, Chongqing Airlines, Emirates.
  • FitsAir flies directly to 4 cities. FitsAir flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • IndiGo flies directly to 4 cities. IndiGo flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Air India flies directly to 3 cities. Air India flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Chongqing Airlines flies directly to 2 cities. Chongqing Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • Emirates flies directly to 2 cities. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) .
  • SriLankan offers direct flights from Colombo to 33 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chennai, Malé, Bangkok, New Delhi and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
  • FitsAir offers direct flights from Colombo to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Malé, Dubai, Dhaka and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
  • IndiGo offers direct flights from Colombo to 4 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
  • Air India offers direct flights from Colombo to 3 cities. The most frequent destinations are: New Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
  • Chongqing Airlines offers direct flights from Colombo to 2 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Malé and Chongqing.
  • Emirates offers direct flights from Colombo to 2 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Dubai and Malé.
Some popular flight destinations from Colombo are London, Tokyo, Paris, Dubai, Chennai and Malé.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Colombo to Sydney starting at $610 for Aug 3 - Aug 11, round trips from Colombo to London starting at $682 for Mar 30 - Apr 6, and cheap flights from Colombo to Tokyo starting at $501 for Jun 27 - Jul 6. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world .
Colombo is served by only one major airport: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 17 mi away from the city center.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
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