Cheap flights from Milan to Colombo from £319

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Colombo

1 stop
Thu, Jan 7
Milan MXPColombo CMB
£319
Search
1 stop
Wed, Jan 6
Milan MXPColombo CMB
£330
Search
1 stop
Fri, Jan 8
Milan MXPColombo CMB
£360
Search
1 stop
Sat, Jan 9
Milan MXPColombo CMB
£361
Search
1 stop
Tue, Jan 5
Milan MXPColombo CMB
£370
Search
1 stop
Mon, Jan 4
Milan MXPColombo CMB
£383
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

1 stop
Mon, Jan 18 – Fri, Jan 29
Milan BGYColombo CMB
£539
Search
1 stop
Wed, Jan 13 – Tue, Jan 26
Milan BGYColombo CMB
£539
Search
1 stop
Wed, Jan 20 – Fri, Feb 5
Milan BGYColombo CMB
£539
Search
1 stop
Tue, Jan 19 – Fri, Feb 5
Milan BGYColombo CMB
£539
Search
1 stop
Mon, Jan 18 – Tue, Feb 2
Milan BGYColombo CMB
£540
Search
1 stop
Thu, Jan 28 – Fri, Feb 12
Milan BGYColombo CMB
£540
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£319

Cheapest round-trip

£539

Average round-trip

£565

Most popular airline

SriLankan Airlines

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
Milan–Malpensa
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
255
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 Milan to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
EmiratesUAEEKNo
ITA AirwaysITYAZYes

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
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
4 Oct
82%
28°C26°C
11 Oct
73%
28°C27°C
Monday
5 Oct
68%
28°C26°C
12 Oct
81%
28°C27°C
Tuesday
6 Oct
79%
28°C26°C
13 Oct
45%
28°C27°C
Wednesday
7 Oct
80%
28°C27°C
14 Oct
24%
28°C27°C
Thursday
8 Oct
68%
28°C26°C
15 Oct
74%
28°C27°C
Friday
9 Oct
79%
28°C27°C
16 Oct
69%
28°C28°C
Saturday
10 Oct
81%
28°C28°C
17 Oct
70%
28°C28°C
Travelers usually depart from Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, or Linate when they travel from Milan to Colombo. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, easyJet, Emirates, and ITA Airways. Milan and Colombo have 255 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 Milan?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Milan and London, Manchester, Tirana, Barcelona, Paris, Bristol, Bucharest, Chișinău, Istanbul, Birmingham, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Budapest, Larnaca, Athens, Belgrade, Lisbon.

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.

Which airports are there in Milan?

Milan is mainly served by Milan–Malpensa. But there are other airports nearby, including Milan Bergamo International Airport, Linate.

What airports are near Milan?

The main airport in Milan is Milan–Malpensa. It is also served by Zürich Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Florence, Pisa International, Treviso, Turin, Verona Villafranca, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, Parma.

Which airlines fly between Milan and Colombo?

Currently, you can fly between Milan and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, easyJet, Emirates, ITA Airways.

When’s the best time to travel between Milan and Colombo?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Milan 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 Milan and Colombo?

Traveling between Milan 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 Milan?

There are a number of airports in and around Milan. The main one is Milan–Malpensa and other nearby airports include Zürich Airport, Venice Marco Polo, Bologna Guglielmo Marconi, Florence, Pisa International, Treviso, Turin, Verona Villafranca, Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, Parma

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Milan and Colombo depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Milan, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Milan and Colombo arrive?

What time do flights between Milan and Colombo depart?

What time do flights between Milan and Colombo arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from Milan

Flights to Colombo

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Colombo

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from Milan

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near Milan

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from Milan to Colombo

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights