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Airports in Colombo

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
Qantas, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines all fly direct to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually May.
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 5 hours and 42 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is HK$2,413. 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 centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from HK$2,413.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Tuesday, 13 May 2025.
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 April 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, China Eastern and Cathay Pacific offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying to Colombo

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundHK$2,413
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time5 hrs, 42 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week20

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How to find cheap flights to Colombo in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets to Colombo? Round-trip tickets to Colombo start from HK$2,413 and one-way flights to Colombo start from HK$1,280.

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  • Depart from the cheapest location. Look out for flights from Hong Kong - this is the cheapest location to depart from when flying to Colombo.
  • Fly to the cheapest airport. Search for flights to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport - this is the cheapest airport to fly to when travelling to Colombo.
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  • Compare flight deals to Colombo from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Colombo start from HK$1,280 one-way.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is May.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Colombo flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel. For reference, Kelaniya
    Colombo Ratmalana
    Colombo Bandaranayake
    Bentota River
    Katugastota Airport serve Colombo.
  • Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Colombo? Make sure to check "Direct flights only" when performing a search. Airlines that fly direct to Colombo: Qantas
    Cathay Pacific
    American Airlines
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