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Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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Sun, Nov 8
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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2 stops
Mon, Nov 2
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£392
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Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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Tue, Nov 3
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£420
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Tue, Nov 3
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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Sun, Nov 8 – Fri, Nov 13
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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Thu, Nov 5 – Mon, Nov 9
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£576
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Thu, Nov 5 – Mon, Nov 9
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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Sun, Nov 8 – Fri, Nov 13
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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Thu, Nov 5 – Tue, Nov 10
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

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Thu, Nov 5 – Wed, Nov 11
Mahé SEZColombo 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
Seychelles International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
213
Flight distance
3011 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 Mahé to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
---------1------1
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Mahé to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EmiratesUAEEKNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
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
September29°C25°C
October29°C25°C
November29°C24°C
December29°C23°C
Hottest Month
31°C
March
Coldest month
23°C
January
Sunny days
171
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
18 Oct
78%
29°C27°C
25 Oct
76%
29°C27°C
Monday
19 Oct
75%
29°C28°C
26 Oct
79%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
75%
29°C28°C
27 Oct
60%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
78%
29°C28°C
28 Oct
28°C26°C
Thursday
22 Oct
88%
28°C26°C
29 Oct
28°C26°C
Friday
23 Oct
91%
26°C25°C
30 Oct
14%
28°C26°C
Saturday
24 Oct
86%
28°C26°C
31 Oct
28°C26°C
The distance between Mahé and Colombo is 3011 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Emirates, SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and Fly Dubai. Mahé and Colombo have 213 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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