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2 stops
Thu, Jun 25
Helsinki HELColombo CMB
£394
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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Helsinki HELColombo CMB
£403
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 18
Helsinki HELColombo CMB
£412
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3 stops
Mon, Jul 13
Helsinki HELColombo CMB
£504
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2 stops
Sun, Jun 21
Helsinki HELColombo CMB
£508
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2 stops
Mon, Jun 15
Helsinki HELColombo CMB
£516
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Thu, Jun 25 – Thu, Jul 16
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£819
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Thu, Jun 25 – Mon, Jul 13
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£823
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 25 – Thu, Jul 23
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£825
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jul 26
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£826
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2 stops
Thu, Jun 25 – Sun, Jul 12
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£832
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Thu, Jun 25 – Thu, Jul 16
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£394

Cheapest round-trip

£819

Average round-trip

£1,080

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Finnair

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
Helsinki
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 Helsinki to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
FinnairFINAYNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes

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
24 May
97%
29°C27°C
31 May
89%
28°C27°C
Monday
25 May
89%
28°C27°C
1 Jun
80%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
26 May
81%
29°C27°C
2 Jun
89%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
27 May
86%
28°C26°C
3 Jun
86%
28°C27°C
Thursday
28 May
68%
29°C27°C
4 Jun
87%
29°C28°C
Friday
29 May
86%
28°C27°C
5 Jun
83%
29°C27°C
Saturday
30 May
87%
29°C27°C
6 Jun
84%
29°C27°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Finnair, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and SriLankan Airlines. Helsinki 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 Helsinki?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Helsinki and London, Stockholm, Edinburgh, Manchester, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Berlin, Erbil, Barcelona, Baghdad, Oslo, Pristina, Rovaniemi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Budapest, Istanbul, Riga, Paris, Jeddah.
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 Helsinki?
Helsinki is mainly served by Helsinki. But there are other airports nearby, including Helsinki Malmi Airport.
What airports are near Helsinki?
The main airport in Helsinki is Helsinki. It is also served by Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala.
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 Helsinki and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Helsinki and Colombo with Finnair, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Helsinki and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Helsinki 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 Helsinki and Colombo?
Traveling between Helsinki 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 Helsinki?
There are a number of airports in and around Helsinki. The main one is Helsinki and other nearby airports include Tallinn, Turku, Tampere–Pirkkala
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