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Wed, Jan 27
Paris CDGColombo CMB

£290
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Mon, Jan 18
Paris ORYColombo CMB

£307
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Mon, Jan 25
Paris ORYColombo CMB

£307
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Tue, Jan 26
Paris CDGColombo CMB

£309
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Paris CDGColombo CMB

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Thu, Jan 14
Paris ORYColombo CMB

£316
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Paris ORYColombo CMB

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Mon, Jan 18 – Tue, Feb 2
Paris CDGColombo CMB

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Paris CDGColombo CMB

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Paris CDGColombo CMB

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Paris CDGColombo 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
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
356
Flight distance
8492 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 Paris to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Sunday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 1 flights
AirlineMon 30.11Tue 01.12Wed 02.12Thu 03.12Fri 04.12Sat 05.12Sun 06.12
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Weekly flights: 5 totalDaily flights: 0.71 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Paris to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ArabiaABYG9No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
Iberia AirlinesIBEIBYes
Air India LimitedAICAIYes

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
8 Nov
88%
29°C25°C
15 Nov
91%
26°C25°C
Monday
9 Nov
88%
28°C25°C
16 Nov
88%
27°C25°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
82%
28°C25°C
17 Nov
78%
27°C25°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
85%
28°C26°C
18 Nov
83%
28°C25°C
Thursday
12 Nov
79%
29°C26°C
19 Nov
81%
28°C26°C
Friday
13 Nov
66%
29°C26°C
20 Nov
87%
28°C26°C
Saturday
14 Nov
81%
29°C26°C
21 Nov
79%
28°C26°C
Travelers usually depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly, Beauvais–Tillé, or Châlons Vatry when they travel from Paris to Colombo. The distance between Paris and Colombo is 8492 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Air Arabia, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Iberia Airlines, and Air India Limited. Paris and Colombo have 356 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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