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Kunming KMGColombo CMB

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Kunming KMGColombo CMB

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Kunming KMGColombo CMB

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Kunming KMGColombo CMB

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Kunming KMGColombo CMB

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Getting from Colombo airport to the city center

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.

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
Kunming Changshui International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3160 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 Kunming to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
1------1---1---
Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
11---1---1---
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kunming to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Batik Air MalaysiaMXDODNo

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
July29°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
180
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
20 Sep
88%
28°C27°C
27 Sep
86%
28°C27°C
Monday
21 Sep
88%
28°C27°C
28 Sep
84%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
22 Sep
88%
28°C28°C
29 Sep
85%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
23 Sep
88%
28°C28°C
30 Sep
88%
27°C27°C
Thursday
24 Sep
89%
28°C27°C
1 Oct
88%
28°C27°C
Friday
25 Sep
89%
28°C28°C
2 Oct
86%
28°C27°C
Saturday
26 Sep
88%
28°C28°C
3 Oct
78%
28°C27°C
The distance between Kunming and Colombo is 3160 km. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, and Batik Air Malaysia. Kunming 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.

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