Cheap flights From Copenhagen to Colombo from £347

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Tue, Jul 21
Copenhagen CPHColombo CMB
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Wed, Jul 1 – Fri, Jul 17
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Wed, Jul 22 – Wed, Aug 19
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Wed, Jul 22 – Tue, Aug 11
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£347

Cheapest round-trip

£817

Average round-trip

£1,056

Most popular airline

SriLankan 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
Airport Copenhagen
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
198
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 Copenhagen to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
SASSASSKNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes

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
7 Jun
88%
28°C26°C
14 Jun
80%
28°C27°C
Monday
8 Jun
90%
28°C26°C
15 Jun
79%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
9 Jun
89%
29°C27°C
16 Jun
89%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
10 Jun
85%
29°C27°C
17 Jun
88%
28°C27°C
Thursday
11 Jun
87%
29°C27°C
18 Jun
88%
28°C27°C
Friday
12 Jun
88%
28°C27°C
19 Jun
87%
28°C27°C
Saturday
13 Jun
86%
28°C27°C
20 Jun
88%
28°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Airport Copenhagen, or Roskilde when they travel from Copenhagen to Colombo. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, SAS, Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Air India Limited. Copenhagen and Colombo have 198 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 Copenhagen?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Copenhagen and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Lisbon, Warsaw, Barcelona, Riga, Oslo, Budapest, Bucharest, New York, Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Athens, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Jeddah, Helsinki, Belfast.
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 Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is mainly served by Airport Copenhagen. But there are other airports nearby, including Roskilde.
What airports are near Copenhagen?
The main airport in Copenhagen is Airport Copenhagen. It is also served by Göteborg Landvetter, Billund, Malmö, Aarhus, Bornholm, Midtjyllands, Ronneby, Lubeck Blankensee Airport, Växjö Småland, Halmstad.
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 Copenhagen and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Copenhagen and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, SAS, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Air India Limited.
When’s the best time to travel between Copenhagen and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen and Colombo?
Traveling between Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen?
There are a number of airports in and around Copenhagen. The main one is Airport Copenhagen and other nearby airports include Göteborg Landvetter, Billund, Malmö, Aarhus, Bornholm, Midtjyllands, Ronneby, Lubeck Blankensee Airport, Växjö Småland, Halmstad
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