Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Jakarta to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Jakarta and Colombo takes around 4.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Jakarta and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Jakarta and Colombo is 3321 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Jakarta and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Jakarta and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Jakarta?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Jakarta and Denpasar, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, London, Bangkok, Manila, Yogyakarta, Praya, Lombok, Labuan Bajo, Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City, Penang, Medan, Surabaya, Phuket City, Makassar, Perth, Hanoi, Melbourne, Edinburgh.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Jakarta?

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Jakarta is mainly served by Soekarno–Hatta International. But there are other airports nearby, including Halim Perdanakusuma International, Pondok Cabe Air Base.

Question 7

What airports are near Jakarta?

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The main airport in Jakarta is Soekarno–Hatta International. It is also served by Husein Sastranegara International, Kertajati International.

Question 8

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Jakarta and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Jakarta and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Citilink, Batik Air.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Jakarta and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Jakarta 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Jakarta and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Jakarta 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.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Jakarta?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Jakarta. The main one is Soekarno–Hatta International and other nearby airports include Husein Sastranegara International, Kertajati International

Question 13

How many airports are there near Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Jakarta and Colombo depart?

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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 Jakarta, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Jakarta and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Jakarta and Colombo depart?

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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 Jakarta, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Jakarta and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£150
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£418
Cheapest round-trip	£388
Average round-trip	£419
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	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
PickMe (ride-hailing)	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
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	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
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
SriLankan Airlines	2	1	1	2	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
SriLankan Airlines	1	1	2	2	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 17.08	Tue 18.08	Wed 19.08	Thu 20.08	Fri 21.08	Sat 22.08	Sun 23.08
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Citilink	CTV	QG	Yes
Batik Air	BTK	ID	Yes

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	29°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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