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2 stops
Tue, Feb 17
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£266
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Wed, Feb 18
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£270
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2 stops
Thu, Feb 19
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£307
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2 stops
Sun, Feb 22
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£309
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 23
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£314
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 23
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£321
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Sun, Feb 22 – Thu, Feb 26
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£593
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Mon, Feb 23 – Thu, Feb 26
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£597
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 23 – Thu, Feb 26
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£604
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2 stops
Sun, Feb 22 – Thu, Feb 26
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£615
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2 stops
Mon, Feb 23 – Thu, Feb 26
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£627
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Mon, Feb 23 – Thu, Feb 26
Canberra CBRColombo CMB
£639
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£266

Cheapest round-trip

£593

Average round-trip

£647

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

AirAsia

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
Canberra
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 Canberra to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
Virgin Australia AirlinesVOZVANo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
ScootTGWTRNo
QantasQFAQFNo

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
8 Feb
31°C23°C
15 Feb
86%
28°C24°C
Monday
9 Feb
30°C23°C
16 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
30°C22°C
17 Feb
28°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
29°C22°C
18 Feb
28°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
28°C23°C
19 Feb
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
84%
29°C23°C
20 Feb
28°C22°C
Saturday
14 Feb
84%
25°C24°C
21 Feb
28°C24°C
The most popular airlines for this route are AirAsia, Virgin Australia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, and Qantas. Canberra 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 Canberra?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Canberra and Melbourne, Brisbane, London, Denpasar, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Hobart, Perth, Phuket City, City of Newcastle, Sydney, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Cairns, Hyderabad, Townsville, Christchurch, Queenstown, Proserpine, San Salvador.
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 Canberra?
The main airport in Canberra is Canberra. It is also served by Sydney, Canberra, Moruya, Wagga Wagga, Orange, Illawarra Regional, Merimbula.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Koggala, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Canberra and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Canberra and Colombo with AirAsia, Virgin Australia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, Qantas.
When’s the best time to travel between Canberra and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Canberra 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 Canberra and Colombo?
Traveling between Canberra 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 Canberra?
There are a number of airports in and around Canberra. The main one is Canberra and other nearby airports include Sydney, Canberra, Moruya, Wagga Wagga, Orange, Illawarra Regional, Merimbula
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 Koggala, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Sigiriya.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Canberra and Colombo depart?
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