How long is the flight to Colombo?

The average flight time to Colombo is 4 hours and 33 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.

How many airports are there in Colombo?

There are 6 airports in Colombo: Diyawanna Oya, Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Colombo?

Emirates, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, flydubai, Air Mauritius, KLM, Air Canada and Air France all fly non-stop to Colombo.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually December.

How can I find the best flight deal 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.

Can I get a direct flight to Colombo?

Yes – you can fly direct to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and the average flight time is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

How much are round-trip flights to Colombo?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Colombo is AED 693. 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.

What's the cheapest airport in Colombo?

The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the center of Colombo. We've found flights to this airport from AED 693 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Colombo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Tuesday, December 3, 2024 .

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?

The average temperature in Colombo in May is around 28°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with to Colombo?

Currently, Air Arabia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

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Colombo.AED 693 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 3, returning Wed, Dec 11.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Tue, Dec 3, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Dec 11, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 693, select.

Colombo.AED 694 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 15, returning Mon, Jan 27.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Wed, Jan 15, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Jan 27, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 694, select.

Colombo.AED 698 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 6, returning Tue, Feb 4.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Mon, Jan 6, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Feb 4, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 698, select.

Colombo.AED 698 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 26, returning Thu, Mar 6.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Wed, Feb 26, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Mar 6, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 698, select.

Colombo.AED 699 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 14, returning Sat, Nov 23.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Thu, Nov 14, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Nov 23, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 699, select.

Colombo.AED 708 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 1, returning Fri, Mar 28.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Sat, Mar 1, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, Mar 28, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 708, select.

Colombo.AED 710 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 6, returning Mon, Feb 17.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departing from Zayed International on Thu, Feb 6, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Feb 17, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 710, select.

Colombo.AED 743 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 30, returning Wed, Nov 6.Round-trip flight with Air Arabia.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Sharjah on Wed, Oct 30, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Nov 6, arriving in Sharjah.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 743, select.

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Airports in Colombo

Looking for the best route? There are 6 airports in and around Colombo.

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Colombo is 4 hours and 33 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Abu Dhabi.
: There are 6 airports in Colombo: Diyawanna Oya, Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
: Emirates, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, flydubai, Air Mauritius, KLM, Air Canada and Air France all fly non-stop to Colombo.
: The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually December.
: 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.
: Yes – you can fly direct to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and the average flight time is 4 hours and 31 minutes.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Colombo is AED 693. 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.
: The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the center of Colombo. We've found flights to this airport from AED 693.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
: 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.
: The average temperature in Colombo in May is around 28°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.
: Currently, Air Arabia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying to Colombo

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	AED 693
Cheapest month to fly	December
Average flight time	4 hrs, 31 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	286

Discover Colombo

As the de facto capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo is also the country’s primary cultural and commercial hub home to an exciting range of things to do and see. Culture lovers will jump at the chance to explore some of Sri Lanka’s finest ancient temples and historic sites in the area including the unique Gangaramaya Temple, a fusion of ancient and modern architecture. One of the most beautiful spots in the city to watch the sun go down is at the Galle Face Green Promenade, a vast open area overlooking the Indian Ocean. Those interested in exploring Sri Lanka’s heritage will find its best museums and galleries are located in Colombo including the National Museum of Colombo and The Dutch Period Museum.

When to Visit Colombo

The Colombo weather remains excellent all year round, although it does experience two monsoon seasons between April and May as well as September to November. Although temperatures remain pleasantly warm throughout the year, those not used to the heat might prefer visiting between December and March when temperatures are at their coolest. Summers in Colombo get fairly hot, although they do not quite reach the sweltering highs of the UAE. The busiest tourism season in Colombo tends to be between January and March as temperatures cool down, and the city can get especially busy during the popular Duruthu Perahera Festival in January.

Flights to Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport is the closest airport to Colombo, situated around 35km from the city center. There are direct flights to and from Dubai offered by Emirates, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines, while those coming from Abu Dhabi can fly with Etihad Airways, Rotana Jet or SriLankan Airlines. Colombo's second airport is Ratmalana Airport which provides domestic flights as well as charter flights.

Colombo Travel Information

Most visitors traveling into Colombo including those from the UAE will need to hold an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before or upon arriving into Sri Lanka which will remain valid for a period up to 30 days. Arranging a visa can be done online before traveling and this is recommended in order to beat the queues when arriving at the airport. The currency used in Sri Lanka is the Sri Lankan Rupee which has been the national currency since 1869.

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