Cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to Colombo from £527

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3 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£527
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Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro SDUColombo CMB
£531
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3 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£556
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3 stops
Mon, Mar 9
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£559
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3 stops
Tue, Mar 3
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£567
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2 stops
Fri, Mar 6
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£583
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Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Mar 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£1,151
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Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Mar 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£1,155
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Mar 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£1,162
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2 stops
Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Mar 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£1,167
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Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Mar 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£1,168
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Mon, Mar 9 – Mon, Mar 16
Rio de Janeiro GIGColombo CMB
£1,181
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£527

Cheapest round-trip

£1,151

Average round-trip

£1,396

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International
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 Rio de Janeiro to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
LATAM AirlinesLANLAYes
TAP PortugalTAPTPNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes

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
8 Feb
31°C23°C
15 Feb
86%
28°C24°C
Monday
9 Feb
30°C23°C
16 Feb
89%
28°C24°C
Tuesday
10 Feb
30°C22°C
17 Feb
28°C24°C
Wednesday
11 Feb
29°C22°C
18 Feb
28°C23°C
Thursday
12 Feb
84%
28°C23°C
19 Feb
29°C23°C
Friday
13 Feb
84%
29°C23°C
20 Feb
28°C22°C
Saturday
14 Feb
84%
25°C24°C
21 Feb
28°C24°C
Travelers usually depart from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International, Santos Dumont, or Jacarepaguá Airport when they travel from Rio de Janeiro to Colombo. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways. Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, London, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Florianópolis, Buenos Aires, Manaus, Recife, Manchester, Fortaleza, Belo Horizonte, Lisbon, Porto Alegre, Medellín, Brasília, Porto Seguro, Santiago de Chile, Edinburgh, Montevideo, Toronto.
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 Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is mainly served by Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. But there are other airports nearby, including Santos Dumont, Jacarepaguá Airport.
What airports are near Rio de Janeiro?
The main airport in Rio de Janeiro is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International. It is also served by Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional.
What airports are near Colombo?
The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Koggala, Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Sigiriya.
Which airlines fly between Rio de Janeiro and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Rio de Janeiro and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, LATAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Rio de Janeiro and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro and Colombo?
Traveling between Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro?
There are a number of airports in and around Rio de Janeiro. The main one is Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International and other nearby airports include Cabo Frio International, Zona da Mata Regional
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