Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Doha and Colombo takes around 4.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Doha and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Doha and Colombo is 3616 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Doha and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Doha?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Doha and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Dubai, Birmingham, Medina, Edinburgh, Riyadh, Mumbai, Muscat, New Delhi, Cairo, Kathmandu, Kochi, Chennai, Belfast, Istanbul, Kuwait City, Amman, Manila.

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, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul.

Question 6

What airports are near Doha?

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The main airport in Doha is Hamad International. It is also served by Hamad International, Al-Ahsa International.

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

Which airlines fly between Doha and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Doha and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Doha 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 10

What flights operate between Doha and Colombo?

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Traveling between Doha 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 11

How many airports are there near Doha?

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There are a number of airports in and around Doha. The main one is Hamad International and other nearby airports include Hamad International, Al-Ahsa International

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

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

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Doha 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 15

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

Question 16

What time do flights between Doha and Colombo arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£152
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£507
Cheapest round-trip	£283
Average round-trip	£461
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	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
PickMe (ride-hailing)	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
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	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
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Airline	Mon 24.08	Tue 25.08	Wed 26.08	Thu 27.08	Fri 28.08	Sat 29.08	Sun 30.08
Qatar Airways	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 31.08	Tue 01.09	Wed 02.09	Thu 03.09	Fri 04.09	Sat 05.09	Sun 06.09
Qatar Airways	5	5	5	5	5	5	5
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Monday 5 flights

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
Qatar Airways	5	5	6	6	---	---	---
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	2	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 30 total	Daily flights: 7.5 average	Most flights: Wednesday 6 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Gulf Air Bahrain	GFA	GF	No

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	28°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

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