Cheap flights from Lahore to Colombo from £280

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Thu, Jul 9
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£280
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Mon, Jul 13
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£280
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1 stop
Thu, Jul 9
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£307
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 7
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£309
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Tue, Jul 7
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£358
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Sun, Jul 12
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£358
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Thu, Jul 9 – Sun, Jul 12
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£494
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Thu, Jul 9 – Sun, Jul 12
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£549
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Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£549
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Sun, Jul 12 – Thu, Jul 16
Lahore LHEColombo CMB
£572
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Fri, Jul 10 – Mon, Jul 13
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Sun, Jul 12 – Thu, Jul 16
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£280

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£495

Cheapest round-trip

£494

Average round-trip

£646

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
Allama Iqbal International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
364
Flight distance
2768 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 Lahore to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
SriLankan Airlines
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
SriLankan Airlines
22---2------2
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
SriLankan Airlines
22---2------1
Weekly flights: 7 totalDaily flights: 1 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
SriLankan Airlines
22---2------2
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Lahore to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Fly DubaiFDBFZYes
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo

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 Lahore and Colombo is 2768 km. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, and Emirates. Lahore and Colombo have 364 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 Lahore to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lahore and Colombo takes around 3.9 hours.
What is the flight distance between Lahore and Colombo?
The flight distance between Lahore and Colombo is 2768 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Lahore and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Lahore and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Lahore?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Lahore and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Karachi, Dubai, Bangkok, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kuala Lumpur, Istanbul, Dammam, Medina, Doha, Lisbon, Baku, Sydney, Manama, Berlin, Melbourne.
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 Lahore?
The main airport in Lahore is Allama Iqbal International. It is also served by Allama Iqbal International, Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International, Sialkot International, Faisalabad International, Jammu, Dharamsala airport, Adampur.
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 Lahore and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Lahore and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Lahore and Colombo?
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