Cheap flights from Mahé to Colombo from £291

Cheap flights from Mahé to Colombo from £291

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Thu, Aug 6
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£291
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Sun, Aug 9
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£322
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Thu, Aug 6
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£332
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Thu, Aug 6
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£334
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Sat, Aug 8
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£346
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Sun, Aug 9
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£350
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Thu, Aug 6 – Tue, Aug 11
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£666
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£669
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Thu, Aug 6 – Mon, Aug 10
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£671
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Sun, Aug 9 – Thu, Aug 13
Mahé SEZColombo CMB

£679
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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
170
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 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Thursday 1 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
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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
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
19 Jul
82%
28°C26°C
26 Jul
66%
28°C26°C
Monday
20 Jul
80%
28°C26°C
27 Jul
80%
28°C26°C
Tuesday
21 Jul
69%
29°C26°C
28 Jul
80%
28°C26°C
Wednesday
22 Jul
63%
29°C26°C
29 Jul
73%
28°C26°C
Thursday
23 Jul
77%
28°C26°C
30 Jul
75%
28°C26°C
Friday
24 Jul
52%
29°C26°C
31 Jul
81%
28°C26°C
Saturday
25 Jul
52%
29°C26°C
1 Aug
84%
28°C26°C
The distance between Mahé and Colombo is 3011 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and Qatar Airways. Mahé and Colombo have 170 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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