Cheap flights from Glasgow to Colombo from £393

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3 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£393
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£398
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2 stops
Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£407
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 29
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£461
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2 stops
Mon, Jul 27
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£462
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2 stops
Fri, Jul 31
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£465
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Wed, Jul 29
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£746
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Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£750
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£774
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 26 – Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£784
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
£838
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Mon, Jul 27 – Thu, Jul 30
Glasgow GLAColombo CMB
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£393

Cheapest round-trip

£746

Average round-trip

£988

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
Glasgow
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 Glasgow to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

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
5 Jul
72%
29°C26°C
12 Jul
69%
29°C27°C
Monday
6 Jul
49%
29°C27°C
13 Jul
65%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
73%
29°C27°C
14 Jul
81%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
84%
29°C27°C
15 Jul
75%
29°C26°C
Thursday
9 Jul
85%
28°C26°C
16 Jul
85%
28°C26°C
Friday
10 Jul
78%
29°C27°C
17 Jul
85%
28°C26°C
Saturday
11 Jul
75%
29°C26°C
18 Jul
84%
28°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Glasgow, or Glasgow Prestwick when they travel from Glasgow to Colombo. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, Air India Limited, Air Arabia, and IndiGo Airlines. Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Glasgow and London, Dublin, Budapest, Cork, Belfast, Antalya, Istanbul, Isle of Wight, Tel Aviv, Prague, Jeddah, Saint Peter Port, Amsterdam, Larnaca, Paris, Barcelona, Athens, Kraków, Alicante, Edinburgh.
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 Glasgow?
Glasgow is mainly served by Glasgow. But there are other airports nearby, including Glasgow Prestwick.
What airports are near Glasgow?
The main airport in Glasgow is Glasgow. It is also served by Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley, Campbeltown.
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 Glasgow and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Glasgow and Colombo with Ryanair, easyJet, Air India Limited, Air Arabia, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Glasgow and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Colombo?
Traveling between Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
There are a number of airports in and around Glasgow. The main one is Glasgow and other nearby airports include Edinburgh Airport, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, Durham Tees Valley, Campbeltown
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