Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Colombo to Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Kathmandu takes around 3.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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The flight distance between Colombo and Kathmandu is 2355 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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Several carriers operate flights between Colombo and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Manchester, New Delhi, Birmingham, Bangkok, Pokhara, Sydney, Edinburgh, New York, Dubai, Washington, D.C., Varanasi, Malé, Dallas, Bucharest, Istanbul, Manila, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Doha.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Colombo is mainly served by Bandaranaike International. But there are other airports nearby, including Colombo Ratmalana Airport, Kelani River-Peliyagoda Waterdrome, Dandugama Sea Plane Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.

Question 8

What airports are near Kathmandu?

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The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Colombo and Kathmandu with Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Fly Dubai, Nepal Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Kathmandu, 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Colombo and Kathmandu?

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Traveling between Colombo and Kathmandu, 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

How many airports are there near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Simara.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kathmandu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kathmandu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Colombo and Kathmandu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Colombo and Kathmandu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£188
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£383
Cheapest round-trip	£336
Average round-trip	£412
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Prepaid Taxi	20-45 min	Rs 700 – Rs 1,000; fixed rate to Thamel area (~$5–8 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	safe, fixed-price option
Metered Taxi	20-45 min	Rs 400 – Rs 700; metered fare (~$3–5 USD); negotiate before departure	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Ride-hailing (Pathao, inDrive)	20-50 min	Rs 300 – Rs 600; app-based fare (~$2–5 USD); varies with demand	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app users, cashless payment
Hotel Shuttle / Private Transfer	20-45 min	Rs 1,500 – Rs 3,000; prearranged (~$11–23 USD); often included with hotel booking	prebooked (traffic dependent)	comfort, meet-and-greet
Local Bus / Microbus	30-60 min	Rs 20 – Rs 50; local fare (~$0.15–0.40 USD); crowded, limited luggage space	every 10–20 min during daytime (traffic dependent)	ultra-budget, local experience
Rental Car with Driver	20-45 min	Rs 2,000 – Rs 5,000; half-day hire (~$15–38 USD); self-drive not recommended	prebooked (traffic dependent)	flexibility, onward travel

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
SriLankan Airlines	1	---	1	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.43 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
SriLankan Airlines	1	---	1	1	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 4 total	Daily flights: 0.57 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
SriLankan Airlines	1	---	1	1	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 3 total	Daily flights: 0.75 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes
Nepal Airlines	RNA	RA	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	15°C	5°C
February	18°C	6°C
March	22°C	10°C
April	26°C	14°C
May	26°C	15°C
June	26°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	17°C
September	24°C	16°C
October	22°C	13°C
November	18°C	9°C
December	16°C	6°C

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