Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Colombo from £240

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1 stop
Wed, Apr 29
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£240
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Thu, Apr 30
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£242
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Wed, Apr 29
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£252
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1 stop
Tue, Apr 28
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£255
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Tue, Apr 28
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£258
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Wed, Apr 29
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£274
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Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£472
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Wed, Apr 29 – Sun, May 3
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£484
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Thu, Apr 30 – Sun, May 3
Kathmandu KTMColombo CMB
£487
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Thu, Apr 30 – Mon, May 4
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£487
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Tue, Apr 28 – Thu, Apr 30
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£240

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£478

Cheapest round-trip

£472

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in April

£235 – £596

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
400
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 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
SriLankan Airlines
2---21------2
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
SriLankan Airlines
2---22---------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
SriLankan Airlines
2---22------2
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
SriLankan Airlines
2---22------2
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kathmandu to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Nepal AirlinesRNARAYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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 Apr
90%
30°C27°C
19 Apr
31°C27°C
Monday
13 Apr
88%
30°C27°C
20 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
85%
30°C27°C
21 Apr
85%
30°C27°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
87%
31°C27°C
22 Apr
82%
30°C27°C
Thursday
16 Apr
88%
30°C27°C
23 Apr
76%
30°C27°C
Friday
17 Apr
88%
31°C27°C
24 Apr
86%
30°C27°C
Saturday
18 Apr
70%
31°C27°C
25 Apr
80%
30°C27°C
The distance between Kathmandu and Colombo is 2355 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, Nepal Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Kathmandu 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

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 Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Kathmandu and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Kathmandu and Colombo with IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, SriLankan Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia.
When’s the best time to travel between Kathmandu and Colombo?
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