Cheap flights from Cleveland to Colombo from £498

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2 stops
Wed, Apr 22
Cleveland CLEColombo CMB
£498
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Fri, Apr 24
Cleveland CLEColombo CMB
£503
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Sun, Apr 26
Cleveland CLEColombo CMB
£503
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Mon, Apr 20
Cleveland CLEColombo CMB
£553
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Tue, Apr 21
Cleveland CLEColombo CMB
£553
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Sat, Apr 25
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Wed, Apr 22 – Wed, Apr 29
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£1,204
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Sun, Apr 26 – Mon, May 4
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£1,213
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Sun, Apr 26 – Sun, May 3
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£1,217
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Sun, Apr 26 – Sun, May 3
Cleveland CLEColombo CMB
£1,227
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£498

Cheapest round-trip

£1,204

Average round-trip

£1,346

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

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
Cleveland Hopkins International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
389
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 Cleveland to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No

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
12 Apr
90%
30°C27°C
19 Apr
31°C27°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
30°C27°C
20 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
85%
30°C27°C
21 Apr
85%
30°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
22 Apr
82%
30°C27°C
Thursday
16 Apr
88%
30°C27°C
23 Apr
76%
30°C27°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
31°C27°C
24 Apr
86%
30°C27°C
Saturday
18 Apr
70%
31°C27°C
25 Apr
80%
30°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines, and JetBlue Airways. Cleveland and Colombo have 389 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 Cleveland?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cleveland and London, Edinburgh, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New York, Atlanta, Cancún, Miami, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Denver, Dallas, San Juan, Freeport, Lima, Cartagena, Tel Aviv.
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 Cleveland?
Cleveland is mainly served by Cleveland Hopkins International. But there are other airports nearby, including Cleveland Burke Lakefront.
What airports are near Cleveland?
The main airport in Cleveland is Cleveland Hopkins International. It is also served by Detroit Metropolitan, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, John Glenn Columbus International, Rickenbacker International, Toledo Express, Erie International, Arnold Palmer Regional, Windsor International, DuBois Regional.
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 Cleveland and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Cleveland and Colombo with Frontier Airlines, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Iberia Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Cleveland and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Cleveland 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 Cleveland and Colombo?
Traveling between Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
There are a number of airports in and around Cleveland. The main one is Cleveland Hopkins International and other nearby airports include Detroit Metropolitan, Pittsburgh International, Akron–Canton, John Glenn Columbus International, Rickenbacker International, Toledo Express, Erie International, Arnold Palmer Regional, Windsor International, DuBois Regional
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