Cheap flights from Geneva to Colombo from £290

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£290
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Wed, May 27
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£326
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1 stop
Tue, May 26
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£380
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1 stop
Mon, May 25
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£380
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£382
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£398
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£844
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Mon, May 25 – Sat, May 30
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£844
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Wed, May 27 – Tue, Jun 2
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£846
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£861
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
Geneva GVAColombo CMB
£883
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Fri, May 29 – Thu, Jun 4
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£290

Cheapest round-trip

£844

Average round-trip

£1,078

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Etihad Airways

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
Geneva
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
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 Geneva to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes

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
3 May
92%
30°C27°C
10 May
84%
30°C27°C
Monday
4 May
88%
30°C27°C
11 May
84%
29°C28°C
Tuesday
5 May
86%
30°C27°C
12 May
88%
30°C28°C
Wednesday
6 May
86%
28°C27°C
13 May
89%
29°C28°C
Thursday
7 May
87%
29°C26°C
14 May
86%
30°C28°C
Friday
8 May
82%
30°C26°C
15 May
81%
30°C28°C
Saturday
9 May
79%
29°C26°C
16 May
88%
30°C28°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Etihad Airways, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, IndiGo Airlines, and Iberia Airlines. Geneva and Colombo have 400 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 Geneva?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Geneva and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Edinburgh, Madrid, Barcelona, Glasgow, Lisbon, Nottingham, Tel Aviv, Prague, Dublin, Tunis, Madeira Islands, Riga, Athens, Stockholm.
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.
What airports are near Geneva?
The main airport in Geneva is Geneva. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Lyon–Saint-Exupéry, Turin, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne.
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 Geneva and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Geneva and Colombo with Etihad Airways, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, IndiGo Airlines, Iberia Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Geneva and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Geneva 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 Geneva and Colombo?
Traveling between Geneva 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 Geneva?
There are a number of airports in and around Geneva. The main one is Geneva and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Lyon–Saint-Exupéry, Turin, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Mulhouse/Basel EuroAirport French FR, Bern, Alpes–Isère, Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne
How many airports are there near Colombo?
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.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Geneva and Colombo depart?
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