Cheap flights from Bilbao to Colombo from £465

Cheap flights from Bilbao to Colombo from £465

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2 stops
Tue, Sep 1
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£465
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3 stops
Sun, Aug 30
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£481
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3 stops
Fri, Aug 28
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£491
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3 stops
Sat, Aug 29
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£495
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 2
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£514
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3 stops
Thu, Aug 6
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£535
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 2 – Fri, Sep 18
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£888
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Fri, Aug 28 – Wed, Sep 23
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£911
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 2 – Fri, Sep 25
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£935
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 2 – Wed, Sep 16
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£937
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2 stops
Wed, Sep 2 – Wed, Sep 23
Bilbao BIOColombo CMB
£940
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Wed, Sep 2 – Fri, Sep 18
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£465

Cheapest round-trip

£888

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Vueling

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
Bilbao
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 Bilbao to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
VuelingVLGVYNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
PegasusPGTPCNo

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
24 May
97%
29°C27°C
31 May
89%
28°C27°C
Monday
25 May
89%
28°C27°C
1 Jun
80%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
26 May
81%
29°C27°C
2 Jun
89%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
27 May
86%
28°C26°C
3 Jun
86%
28°C27°C
Thursday
28 May
68%
29°C27°C
4 Jun
87%
29°C28°C
Friday
29 May
86%
28°C27°C
5 Jun
83%
29°C27°C
Saturday
30 May
87%
29°C27°C
6 Jun
84%
29°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Vueling, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia Airlines, and Pegasus. Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Bilbao and London, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Liverpool, Bristol, Paris, Lisbon, Leeds, Amsterdam, Valencia, Alicante, Porto, Bucharest, Brussels, Seville.
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 Bilbao?
The main airport in Bilbao is Bilbao. It is also served by Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, San Sebastián, Santander, Biarritz Pays Basque, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, León.
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 Bilbao and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Bilbao and Colombo with Vueling, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia Airlines, Pegasus.
When’s the best time to travel between Bilbao and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Bilbao 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 Bilbao and Colombo?
Traveling between Bilbao 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 Bilbao?
There are a number of airports in and around Bilbao. The main one is Bilbao and other nearby airports include Bilbao, Bordeaux–Mérignac, Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées, San Sebastián, Santander, Biarritz Pays Basque, Zaragoza, Pamplona, Vitoria, León
How many airports are there near Colombo?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Bilbao and Colombo depart?
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