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Fri, May 29
Bengaluru BLRColombo CMB
£95
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Thu, May 28
Bengaluru BLRColombo CMB
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Mon, May 25
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Sat, May 30
Bengaluru BLRColombo CMB
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£95

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£194

Cheapest round-trip

£197

Average round-trip

£218

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Colombo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.

Colombo is served by Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), located approximately 32 km north of the city center. This is Sri Lanka's main international gateway, handling the vast majority of international flights. Various airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including taxis, ride-hailing services, airport shuttles, public buses, and private transfers. Journey times typically range from 45 minutes to over 2 hours depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy during peak hours on the Colombo-Negombo road.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-90 min

Rs 3,500-Rs 4,500 (fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience and fixed pricing

45-90 min

Rs 2,500-Rs 4,000 (app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

budget-conscious travelers

60-120 min

Rs 150-Rs 200 (to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD))

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

lowest cost option

50-90 min

Rs 500-Rs 800 (air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD))

every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)

comfort on a budget

45-90 min

Rs 5,000-Rs 8,000 (sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD))

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups and families

45-90 min

Rs 2,800-Rs 4,500 (app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD))

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

familiar app experience

Notes:

  • Prices in LKR; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Traffic between the airport and Colombo city center can be very heavy, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Allow extra time during peak periods.
  • Pre-paid taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall and offer fixed rates to various destinations.
  • Ride-hailing apps require local mobile data or WiFi to function.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Colombo

Depart from
Bengaluru International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
342
Flight distance
711 km
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Bengaluru to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
SriLankan Airlines
2223432
IndiGo Airlines
2122222
Weekly flights: 31 totalDaily flights: 4.43 averageMost flights: Friday 4 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
SriLankan Airlines
2224232
IndiGo Airlines
2122222
Weekly flights: 30 totalDaily flights: 4.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
SriLankan Airlines
2224432
IndiGo Airlines
2122222
Weekly flights: 32 totalDaily flights: 4.57 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
SriLankan Airlines
2224442
IndiGo Airlines
2122222
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 4 flights

Check-in for a flight from Bengaluru to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Air India ExpressAXBIXNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Colombo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January30°C23°C
February31°C23°C
March31°C25°C
April31°C26°C
May30°C26°C
June29°C25°C
July28°C25°C
August28°C25°C
September28°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
176
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
10 May
94%
27°C25°C
17 May
86%
28°C27°C
Monday
11 May
89%
29°C25°C
18 May
89%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
12 May
80%
30°C27°C
19 May
82%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
13 May
79%
28°C27°C
20 May
84%
29°C28°C
Thursday
14 May
81%
28°C26°C
21 May
86%
29°C27°C
Friday
15 May
84%
27°C24°C
22 May
84%
29°C28°C
Saturday
16 May
88%
27°C24°C
23 May
84%
28°C27°C
The distance between Bengaluru and Colombo is 711 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, Air India Express, and Emirates. Bengaluru and Colombo have 342 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Colombo, consider visiting Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Galle Fort, Sigiriya - Sri Lanka, Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka, and World's End, Sri Lanka.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Bengaluru to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bengaluru and Colombo takes around 1.4 hours.
What is the flight distance between Bengaluru and Colombo?
The flight distance between Bengaluru and Colombo is 711 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Bengaluru and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Bengaluru and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Bengaluru?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bengaluru and London, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Varanasi, Dubai, Kochi, Kuala Lumpur, Lucknow, Bali, Ahmedabad, Goa, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Kolkata, Manchester, Denpasar.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.
What airports are near Bengaluru?
The main airport in Bengaluru is Bengaluru International. It is also served by Bengaluru International, Tirupati, Cuddapah, Mysore, Salem.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Bengaluru and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Bengaluru and Colombo with IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, Air India Express, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Bengaluru and Colombo?
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