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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
Kuwait International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
266
Flight distance
4146 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 Kuwait City 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
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Weekly flights: 23 totalDaily flights: 3.29 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
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Weekly flights: 25 totalDaily flights: 3.57 averageMost flights: Tuesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
1112121
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Weekly flights: 26 totalDaily flights: 3.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights
AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
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Weekly flights: 26 totalDaily flights: 3.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kuwait City to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kuwait AirwaysKACKUYes
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Jazeera AirwaysJZRJ9No
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes

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
27 Sep
65%
28°C28°C
4 Oct
67%
28°C27°C
Monday
28 Sep
86%
28°C27°C
5 Oct
87%
28°C26°C
Tuesday
29 Sep
87%
28°C27°C
6 Oct
86%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
30 Sep
83%
28°C27°C
7 Oct
83%
28°C27°C
Thursday
1 Oct
74%
28°C27°C
8 Oct
71%
28°C27°C
Friday
2 Oct
82%
28°C27°C
9 Oct
74%
28°C27°C
Saturday
3 Oct
69%
28°C27°C
10 Oct
83%
28°C27°C
The distance between Kuwait City and Colombo is 4146 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Jazeera Airways, and Fly Dubai. Kuwait City and Colombo have 266 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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