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2 stops
Thu, Jul 2
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£519
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Fri, Jul 3
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£538
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 4
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£549
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 7
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£566
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£586
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 6
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£601
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Thu, Jul 23 – Thu, Aug 13
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£1,056
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Thu, Jul 2 – Wed, Jul 22
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£1,074
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 2 – Sat, Jul 25
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£1,074
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Thu, Jul 2 – Sat, Jul 18
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£1,074
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sat, Jul 25
Berlin BERColombo CMB
£1,078
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Mon, Jul 6 – Sat, Jul 25
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£519

Cheapest round-trip

£1,056

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

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
Berlin Brandenburg
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Check-in for a flight from Berlin to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
PegasusPGTPCNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
RyanairRYRFRNo

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 most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, easyJet, and Ryanair. Berlin and Colombo have 400 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Berlin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Berlin and London, Manchester, Tel Aviv, Birmingham, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Madrid, Budapest, Tirana, Istanbul, Bristol, Liverpool, Paris, Copenhagen, New York, Belgrade, Stockholm, Athens, Amman, Dubai.
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.
Which airports are there in Berlin?
Berlin is mainly served by Berlin Brandenburg. But there are other airports nearby, including Berlin Tegel, Berlin Tempelhof Airport, Berlin Schönefeld.
What airports are near Berlin?
The main airport in Berlin is Berlin Brandenburg. It is also served by Poznań–Ławica, Leipzig/Halle Airport, Dresden, Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów, Lubeck Blankensee Airport, Erfurt–Weimar, Zielona Góra, Rostock–Laage, Heringsdorf.
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 Berlin and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Berlin and Colombo with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Pegasus, easyJet, Ryanair.
When’s the best time to travel between Berlin and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Berlin and Colombo, 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.
What flights operate between Berlin and Colombo?
Traveling between Berlin and Colombo, 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.
How many airports are there near Berlin?
There are a number of airports in and around Berlin. The main one is Berlin Brandenburg and other nearby airports include Poznań–Ławica, Leipzig/Halle Airport, Dresden, Solidarity Szczecin–Goleniów, Lubeck Blankensee Airport, Erfurt–Weimar, Zielona Góra, Rostock–Laage, Heringsdorf
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