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3 stops
Tue, Jul 7
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£286
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Tue, Jul 7
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£362
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 5
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£486
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 6
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£512
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1 stop
Mon, Jul 6
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£512
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 5
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£523
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sat, Jul 11
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£669
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£676
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Tue, Jul 7 – Sun, Jul 12
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£697
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Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£718
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
Manchester MANColombo CMB
£718
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Sun, Jul 5 – Sat, Jul 11
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£726
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£286

Cheapest round-trip

£669

Average round-trip

£907

Includes rare itinerary

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Most popular airline

Ryanair

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
Manchester
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Ancient City of Polonnaruwa - Galle Fort - Sigiriya - Sri Lanka - Tooth Temple in Kandy, Sri Lanka - World's End, Sri Lanka

Check-in for a flight from Manchester to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
easyJetEZYU2Yes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo

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 most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines, easyJet, and IndiGo Airlines. Manchester and Colombo have 400 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

What are the most popular routes to and from Manchester?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manchester and Belfast, Düsseldorf, Oslo, Barcelona, Marrakesh, Jeddah, Istanbul, Agadir, Dublin, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Islamabad, İzmir, Antalya, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Erbil, Lisbon, Tirana, Medina.
What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul, Budapest.
What airports are near Manchester?
The main airport in Manchester is Manchester. It is also served by London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Liverpool John Lennon, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Cardiff.
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 Manchester and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Manchester and Colombo with Ryanair, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines, easyJet, IndiGo Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Manchester and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manchester 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.
What flights operate between Manchester and Colombo?
Traveling between Manchester and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Manchester?
There are a number of airports in and around Manchester. The main one is Manchester and other nearby airports include London Stansted, Luton, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Newcastle, Liverpool John Lennon, Leeds Bradford, East Midlands, Cardiff
How many airports are there near Colombo?
There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and Colombo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manchester and Colombo arrive?
What time do flights between Manchester and Colombo depart?
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