Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Colombo to Kathmandu?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Kathmandu takes around 3.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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The flight distance between Colombo and Kathmandu is 2355 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Colombo and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Melbourne, Malé, Sydney, Gold Coast, Perth, Taipei, Brisbane, New Delhi, Chennai, Kyiv, Goa, Hanoi, Mumbai, Denpasar, Ho Chi Minh City, Dubai, Hong Kong, Wellington.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Taipei, Manila, New Delhi, Hong Kong, Varanasi, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Darwin, Hanoi, Bangkok, Brisbane, Perth, Johor Bahru, Gold Coast, Penang, Dublin.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Colombo?

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Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 8

What airports are near Kathmandu?

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The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Simara, Janakpur.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Colombo and Kathmandu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Colombo and Kathmandu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Kathmandu with IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, Air Vistara, Fly Dubai.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Kathmandu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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Traveling between Colombo and Kathmandu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB

Question 15

How many airports are there near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Simara, Janakpur.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kathmandu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kathmandu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Colombo and Kathmandu depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Colombo and Kathmandu arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£181
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£183
Cheapest round-trip	£352
Average round-trip	£408
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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Air Vistara	VTI	UK	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	15°C	5°C
February	17°C	6°C
March	22°C	10°C
April	25°C	13°C
May	25°C	15°C
June	26°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	17°C
September	24°C	16°C
October	22°C	13°C
November	18°C	9°C
December	16°C	6°C

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