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£459Etihad Airways
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£565Etihad Airways
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£605Qatar Airways
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£612Qatar Airways
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£636SriLankan Airlines
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£647SriLankan Airlines
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£775Emirates
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Colombo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Colombo?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Colombo was found on the route from London, at £343 return. The most popular connection is from London to Colombo and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £459 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Colombo is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £750. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £814 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost £648 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £1,005 and £1,003 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of £727.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £973 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,015.

What is a good deal for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport £649 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Colombo

Low season

December

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£162
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Stansted Airport to Colombo

When to book flights to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Colombo flights

  • Is there a car park available at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

    There are a few car parks at the Colombo airport. Terminal car park is the closest and costs about 1 GBP for 6 hours, while there is also a remote car park located not far from the airport, but cheaper at about 0.5 GBP. Both car parks offer annual memberships if you take frequent flights to Colombo.

  • Can I rent a car and drive in Sri Lanka?

    Yes, you can rent a car from the Airport and drive in Sri Lanka, however you will need to have an International Driver’s License, and once there you need to get an Endorsement Paper from AA Ceylon. You should be aware that driving in Sri Lanka is a little chaotic, so if you’re not very confident, another popular option is to rent a car with a driver. Car rental companies are located at the Arrivals Hall in the airport.

  • What are my transport options to and from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

    If you wish to take public transport, Direct Express Way bus service number E03 links the airport to Colombo, and takes about 25 mins travel time. If you prefer taking a taxi, you can book one using the taxi counters at the Arrivals Hall of the airport. Airport Taxi Service is the official company for airport taxis, and you can choose an air-conditioned car for a slighter price.

  • Is there a hotel onsite at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

    There is an airport hotel located on level 2 above the main hall. Serenediva Transit Hotel is perfect for a short rest or for those flying early in the morning, and you do not need to exit the airport to access it as it is located before the immigration point. There are also 3 hotels located within 3 to 7 minutes from the airport: Empyrean Hotel, Airport City Hub Hotel and Airport City Hotel Katunayaka. They all offer an airport shuttle service as well for your comfort.

  • Are direct flights to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport available?

    Direct flights to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport are available when you fly from London Heathrow Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This flight usually takes just under 11h. On most other Colombo flights from UK airports, your journey will include at least one layover on route. For instance, if you fly out of London with airlines like Etihad or Qatar Airways, you will change planes in the United Arab Emirates before landing in Sri Lanka.

  • Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?

    UK travellers must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA, to legally enter Sri Lanka. You can apply for an ETA when you arrive in Sri Lanka. However, it is advisable to apply online before you fly. This will save you time and prevent any delays at the airport. Your ETA visa will then cover you for up to 30 days in Sri Lanka. If you want to extend your stay in Sri Lanka, you must apply for another visa before the 30 days runs out, otherwise you could face fines. You must also have a valid UK passport that remains valid for at least 6 months after your stay.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Colombo?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Colombo was found on the route from London, at £343 return. The most popular connection is from London to Colombo and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £459 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from central Colombo?

    You’ll need to travel 17 miles to reach the Colombo city centre from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Colombo?

    On average, a flight to Colombo costs £561. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £351 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are there each week?

    Each week there are around 7 direct flights from within United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Tuesday, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Colombo

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Colombo? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Colombo for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Colombo from London Heathrow £1,579
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Colombo flight deals.
  • There are two luggage storage options at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport: Bond Baggage and Left Luggage. The Bond Baggage service is for more valuable items that you prefer not to take with you. The cost for this service is about 4.5 GBP per day, it is located opposite luggage belt 1. Left Luggage is for anything else you want to leave behind and costs about 0.5 GBP per day with two available counters, both open 24 hours.
  • If you’re looking for a bit of relaxation time after your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you can head to one of their lounges. While Lotus Lounge and Araliya Lounge are reserved for Business and First-Class passengers, the Executive Lounge is accessible to all passengers and offers non-alcoholic beverages, internet and televisions, and costs about 15 GBP to gain access for 3 hours.
  • Head to R.S Leisure for a massage and relax before your flight. They are located in the transit area of departures, at shop No. 25-D, and are open 24 hours. The services offered include an Indian head massage, back or foot massages and foot care packages. If you would like to take back some Ayurvedic and spa products, then head to Spa Ceylon at shop No. 56-D.
  • For those travelling with children, you will find child care rooms available throughout the airport in the transit area. These spaces have all the facilities needed for parents to feed and change children in a private and quiet environment.
  • Duty free at Colombo Bandaranaike International airport is open 24 hours, allowing you to do some last minute purchases no matter the time of your flight. Make sure you pick up some Sri Lankan made items, they are especially known for their silk production, but also make beautiful jewellery using semi-precious stones.
  • Worried about your carbon emissions on long-haul flights to Colombo? Thanks to KAYAK’s C02 search filter, you can find low-carbon routes for your travel. For Colombo flights, you can reduce your carbon output by just under 40% when you fly with AirIndia from London Heathrow Airport. This journey takes roughly 23h 30min including one layover in New Delhi. Choosing low-C02 routes may increase your travel costs.
  • If you want to exchange currency when you land at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, you will find a currency exchange office located opposite the Arrivals Walkway in the Departure lobby before security.
  • Feeling unwell after flights to Colombo? Colombo Bandaranaike Airport has a medical centre located inside the main Arrivals Hall near the Baggage Claim where passengers can receive help with minor ailments and injuries.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Colombo

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3190 reviews
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7.8Food
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025DXB - MIA
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The best ever, friendly and attentive cabin crew, amazing captains who utilised their expertise for less turbulence, just overall amazing

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

I wish Emirates had lights to Philadelphia (PHL) in USA.

Not too happy with ground staff at Dubai airport. We had asked for wheel chair, and we were told to walk a long distance, poorly organised. And then at boarding to Mumbai flight wecwere treated rudely by the local Emirates staff forced to check in our cabin bags, we told them we were transiting.

Fresh energetic and friendly crew, great food, brand new plane and non stop entertainment

Good food and staff. Flights were delayed making catching the connecting one tough with no time to stretch in between

First time flying Emirates and business class. What a civilized way to travel, everything was wonderful organized and relaxing. Thank you for providing the best first impression!

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I had first class service from them. A little late taking off, but no major problem

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

The flight was delayed which cause me to miss my connecting flight in AbuDhsbi airport.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

They overbooked the flight by 3 people. It is completely unacceptable to tell 3 people, with paid tickets, that need to get home for children etc, that they need to stay another night. No compensation. No apology.

It was a short flight but everything was great! I would fly with British Airways again.

Delayed flight due to lack of crew caused me to miss my connection

Please make sure the number of seats matches the number of overhead bins and passengers don't carry on more than one bag.

It was difficult to board from London to accra. Had to get there an hour before and almost missed the flight. Did not get enough rest time at the lounge

Seating is tight if you don’t upgrade. Food was decent. Boarding and unboarding was efficient. Smooth flight. Could make upgrades more affordable

American Airlines seemed to run a 'dry' flight. No alcohol was offered at any point with meals. Breakfast was a bit tasteless. The 'hot pocket' whatever that is, was horrid breadish pastry with very little filling. Decaf coffee was horrid. Seats didn't seem as wide or spacious as usual, especually for a ten hour flight.

We found the bag drop/ check-in proceedure at T5 unnecessarily complicated. We paid extra for seat selection in advance and were allocated worse seats at T5. We found the check-in person was not particularly helpful although the the staff at the gate were super good.

Very dated plane. Seat was firm and uncomfortable. Entertainment system almost laughably outdated. Poor audio. Picture was always too dark.

The worst travel experience of my life. Boarding chaos, delays and disorganisation at every stage. The worst of many was sitting in freezing temperatures for 10 hours whilst asking all cabin crew to turn the heat up to no avail.

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