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Sat, Sep 12
Frankfurt FRAColombo CMB
£282
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Thu, Oct 8
Frankfurt FRAColombo CMB
£303
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Sun, Oct 11
Frankfurt FRAColombo CMB
£309
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Fri, Oct 9
Frankfurt FRAColombo CMB
£309
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Sun, Sep 13
Frankfurt FRAColombo CMB
£318
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Thu, Sep 17
Frankfurt FRAColombo CMB
£321
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Fri, Sep 25 – Tue, Oct 13
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Mon, Sep 14 – Sun, Oct 4
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Sun, Sep 13 – Sun, Oct 4
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Fri, Sep 11 – Thu, Sep 24
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£523
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£282

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,000

Cheapest round-trip

£519

Average round-trip

£763

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Frankfurt International Airport
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
226
Flight distance
8075 km
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Frankfurt to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 10.08Tue 11.08Wed 12.08Thu 13.08Fri 14.08Sat 15.08Sun 16.08
SriLankan Airlines
------------2---2
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 17.08Tue 18.08Wed 19.08Thu 20.08Fri 21.08Sat 22.08Sun 23.08
SriLankan Airlines
------2---1---1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 24.08Tue 25.08Wed 26.08Thu 27.08Fri 28.08Sat 29.08Sun 30.08
SriLankan Airlines
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 31.08Tue 01.09Wed 02.09Thu 03.09Fri 04.09Sat 05.09Sun 06.09
SriLankan Airlines
------1---1---1
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Frankfurt to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
LufthansaDLHLHNo
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
July29°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
179
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
9 Aug
82%
28°C26°C
16 Aug
57%
28°C26°C
Monday
10 Aug
74%
28°C26°C
17 Aug
36%
28°C26°C
Tuesday
11 Aug
81%
28°C26°C
18 Aug
64%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
12 Aug
80%
28°C26°C
19 Aug
29%
28°C26°C
Thursday
13 Aug
82%
28°C26°C
20 Aug
59%
28°C26°C
Friday
14 Aug
63%
28°C26°C
21 Aug
82%
28°C26°C
Saturday
15 Aug
52%
28°C26°C
22 Aug
84%
28°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Frankfurt International Airport, or Frankfurt–Hahn when they travel from Frankfurt to Colombo. The distance between Frankfurt and Colombo is 8075 km. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, and Air India Limited. Frankfurt and Colombo have 226 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

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

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Frankfurt and Colombo takes around 10 hours.

What is the flight distance between Frankfurt and Colombo?

The flight distance between Frankfurt and Colombo is 8075 km.

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

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

What are the most popular routes to and from Frankfurt?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Frankfurt and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Tirana, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Bangkok, Istanbul, Athens, Glasgow, Chișinău, New Delhi, Tunis, Lisbon, Amman, Edinburgh, Orlando, Tehran, New York, Madrid.

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 Frankfurt?

Frankfurt is mainly served by Frankfurt International Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Frankfurt–Hahn.

What airports are near Frankfurt?

The main airport in Frankfurt is Frankfurt International Airport. It is also served by Düsseldorf International Airport, Cologne Bonn Airport, Stuttgart, Luxembourg, Nuremberg, Dortmund, Weeze, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg, Maastricht Aachen.

What airports are near Colombo?

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

Which airlines fly between Frankfurt and Colombo?

Currently, you can fly between Frankfurt and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa, Air India Limited.

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