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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
£834
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Wed, May 6
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
£834
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3 stops
Wed, May 6
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
£867
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3 stops
Sun, May 3
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
£867
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3 stops
Sat, May 2
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
£927
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3 stops
Tue, May 5
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
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Sun, May 3 – Sun, May 10
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£1,912
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Wed, May 6 – Wed, May 13
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£1,912
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3 stops
Wed, May 6 – Wed, May 13
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
£1,945
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Sun, May 3 – Sun, May 10
Georgetown GEOColombo CMB
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Tue, May 5 – Wed, May 13
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£834

Cheapest round-trip

£1,912

Average round-trip

£2,462

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Caribbean 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
Cheddi Jagan International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
230
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 Georgetown to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Caribbean AirlinesBWABWNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
12 Apr
90%
30°C27°C
19 Apr
31°C27°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
30°C27°C
20 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
85%
30°C27°C
21 Apr
85%
30°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
22 Apr
82%
30°C27°C
Thursday
16 Apr
88%
30°C27°C
23 Apr
76%
30°C27°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
31°C27°C
24 Apr
86%
30°C27°C
Saturday
18 Apr
70%
31°C27°C
25 Apr
80%
30°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Cheddi Jagan International, or Ogle when they travel from Georgetown to Colombo. The most popular airlines for this route are Caribbean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, JetBlue Airways, SriLankan Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Georgetown and Colombo have 230 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 Georgetown?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Georgetown and London, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Paramaribo, Port of Spain, Miami, Bridgetown, Toronto, Manila, New York, Amsterdam, Santo Domingo, Lagos, Islamabad, Houston, Tallinn, Willemstad, Porto, Seoul, Montego Bay.
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 Georgetown?
Georgetown is mainly served by Cheddi Jagan International. But there are other airports nearby, including Ogle.
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 Georgetown and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Georgetown and Colombo with Caribbean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, JetBlue Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Georgetown and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Georgetown 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 Georgetown and Colombo?
Traveling between Georgetown 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 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 Georgetown and Colombo depart?
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 Georgetown, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Georgetown and Colombo arrive?
What time do flights between Georgetown and Colombo depart?
What time do flights between Georgetown and Colombo arrive?

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