Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dhaka and Colombo takes around 3.3 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dhaka and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Dhaka and Colombo is 2168 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dhaka?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dhaka and Singapore, Sylhet, London, Sydney, Chittagong, Kolkata, Dubai, Toronto, Bangkok, New Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Cox's Bazar, Mumbai, Jessore, Doha, Seoul, Kathmandu, Riyadh, Manchester, Gold Coast.

Question 5

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, Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 6

What airports are near Dhaka?

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The main airport in Dhaka is Shahjalal International. It is also served by Shahjalal International, Osmani International, Shah Amanat International, Agartala, Jessore, Barisal.

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, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dhaka and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dhaka and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dhaka and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Dhaka and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Dhaka and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Air India Limited, Qatar Airways.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Dhaka and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dhaka 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.

Question 12

What flights operate between Dhaka and Colombo?

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Traveling between Dhaka 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.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Dhaka?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dhaka. The main one is Shahjalal International and other nearby airports include Shahjalal International, Osmani International, Shah Amanat International, Agartala, Jessore, Barisal

Question 14

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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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, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dhaka and Colombo 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 Dhaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dhaka and Colombo 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Dhaka and Colombo 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 Dhaka, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Dhaka and Colombo 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£120
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£154
Cheapest round-trip	£265
Average round-trip	£322
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	BBC	BG	Yes
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C

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Flights starting at £118. Choose between SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, or Biman Bangladesh Airlines to find the best price.

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