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Thu, Aug 6
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£133
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Wed, Aug 5
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£135
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Mon, Aug 3
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£137
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Sun, Aug 2
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£139
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Wed, Aug 5
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£198
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Tue, Aug 4
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£201
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Thu, Aug 6 – Sun, Aug 9
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
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Wed, Aug 5 – Sun, Aug 9
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£374
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Mon, Aug 3 – Wed, Aug 5
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£133

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£467

Cheapest round-trip

£372

Average round-trip

£425

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Tribhuvan International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
305
Flight distance
2355 km
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Kathmandu to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
SriLankan Airlines
2---1---------2
Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
SriLankan Airlines
2---22------2
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
SriLankan Airlines
2---2---------2
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
SriLankan Airlines
2------2------2
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kathmandu to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Nepal AirlinesRNARAYes

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 Jul
80%
29°C26°C
19 Jul
84%
28°C25°C
Monday
13 Jul
76%
29°C26°C
20 Jul
82%
28°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
62%
28°C26°C
21 Jul
66%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
36%
28°C26°C
22 Jul
86%
28°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
47%
28°C26°C
23 Jul
72%
28°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
72%
28°C26°C
24 Jul
40%
28°C26°C
Saturday
18 Jul
79%
28°C26°C
25 Jul
64%
28°C26°C
The distance between Kathmandu and Colombo is 2355 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, Fly Dubai, and Nepal Airlines. Kathmandu and Colombo have 305 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

How long does it take to travel from Kathmandu to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kathmandu and Colombo takes around 3.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kathmandu and Colombo?
The flight distance between Kathmandu and Colombo is 2355 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kathmandu and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Kathmandu and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Bangkok, Manchester, Pokhara, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Sydney, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, Siddharthanagar, Varanasi, Singapore, Hanoi, Malé, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Tokyo, Birmingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Chiang Mai.
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.
What airports are near Kathmandu?
The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Gautam Buddha, Janakpur, Bharatpur, Simara.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Sigiriya, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala.
Which airlines fly between Kathmandu and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Kathmandu and Colombo with IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, Fly Dubai, Nepal Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Kathmandu and Colombo?
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