Cheap flights from Kuwait City to Colombo from £230

Cheap flights from Kuwait City to Colombo from £230

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Mon, Jul 6
Kuwait City KWIColombo CMB
£230
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Fri, Jul 10
Kuwait City KWIColombo CMB
£244
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Mon, Jul 6
Kuwait City KWIColombo CMB
£261
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Thu, Jul 9
Kuwait City KWIColombo CMB
£298
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Thu, Jul 9
Kuwait City KWIColombo CMB
£313
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Sat, Jul 11
Kuwait City KWIColombo CMB
£313
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£323
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£324
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£324
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Mon, Jul 6 – Thu, Jul 9
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£331
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£230

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£355

Cheapest round-trip

£323

Average round-trip

£367

Nonstop flights in July

£224 – £386

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
Kuwait International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
397
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 22.06Tue 23.06Wed 24.06Thu 25.06Fri 26.06Sat 27.06Sun 28.06
Jazeera Airways
------------222
SriLankan Airlines
---------------------
Kuwait Airways
------------1---1
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Jazeera Airways
2211111
SriLankan Airlines
---------1---1---
Kuwait Airways
------11111
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Jazeera Airways
1111111
SriLankan Airlines
---------1---1---
Kuwait Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Jazeera Airways
1111111
SriLankan Airlines
---1---1111
Kuwait Airways
1111111
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Kuwait City to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Jazeera AirwaysJZRJ9No
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Kuwait AirwaysKACKUYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

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
28 Jun
85%
28°C26°C
5 Jul
75%
29°C27°C
Monday
29 Jun
84%
28°C27°C
6 Jul
80%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
84%
28°C27°C
7 Jul
79%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
74%
29°C27°C
8 Jul
83%
29°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
79%
29°C27°C
9 Jul
84%
28°C27°C
Friday
3 Jul
80%
29°C27°C
10 Jul
85%
29°C26°C
Saturday
4 Jul
73%
29°C27°C
11 Jul
61%
29°C26°C
The distance between Kuwait City and Colombo is 4146 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Jazeera Airways, IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Kuwait Airways, and Etihad Airways. Kuwait City and Colombo have 397 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 Kuwait City to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuwait City and Colombo takes around 5.6 hours.
What is the flight distance between Kuwait City and Colombo?
The flight distance between Kuwait City and Colombo is 4146 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuwait City and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Kuwait City and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera Airways.
What are the most popular routes to and from Kuwait City?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuwait City and London, Dubai, Manchester, Cairo, Edinburgh, Muscat, Birmingham, Manila, Riyadh, Istanbul, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Manama, Chennai, Doha, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Mumbai, Amman, Hyderabad.
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 Kuwait City?
The main airport in Kuwait City is Kuwait International. It is also served by Kuwait International, Basra International, Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin.
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 Kuwait City and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Kuwait City and Colombo with Jazeera Airways, IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Kuwait City and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuwait City 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.
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