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How much do flights to Colombo cost?
Getting from Colombo airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or airport shuttle.
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
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Jakarta to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 01.06 | Tue 02.06 | Wed 03.06 | Thu 04.06 | Fri 05.06 | Sat 06.06 | Sun 07.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | 2 | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Tuesday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 08.06 | Tue 09.06 | Wed 10.06 | Thu 11.06 | Fri 12.06 | Sat 13.06 | Sun 14.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 8 total | Daily flights: 1.14 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 15.06 | Tue 16.06 | Wed 17.06 | Thu 18.06 | Fri 19.06 | Sat 20.06 | Sun 21.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
| Weekly flights: 7 total | Daily flights: 1 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
| Airline | Mon 22.06 | Tue 23.06 | Wed 24.06 | Thu 25.06 | Fri 26.06 | Sat 27.06 | Sun 28.06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Weekly flights: 6 total | Daily flights: 0.86 average | Most flights: Thursday 2 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Jakarta to Colombo
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| SriLankan Airlines | ALK | UL | Yes |
| AirAsia | AXM | AK | No |
| Batik Air | BTK | ID | Yes |
| Citilink | CTV | QG | Yes |
| Batik Air Malaysia | MXD | OD | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Colombo
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 30°C | 23°C |
| February | 31°C | 23°C |
| March | 31°C | 25°C |
| April | 31°C | 26°C |
| May | 30°C | 26°C |
| June | 29°C | 25°C |
| July | 28°C | 25°C |
| August | 28°C | 25°C |
| September | 28°C | 25°C |
| October | 29°C | 25°C |
| November | 29°C | 24°C |
| December | 29°C | 23°C |
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