Cheap flights from Rome to Colombo from £376

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Mon, Jul 13
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£376
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Sun, Jul 12
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£378
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Sat, Jul 11
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£378
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 8
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£433
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2 stops
Sun, Jul 5
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£436
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Tue, Jul 7
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£437
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Sun, Jul 5 – Sat, Jul 18
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£619
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Wed, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 23
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£664
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Wed, Jul 8 – Sat, Jul 25
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£673
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Wed, Jul 8 – Tue, Jul 21
Rome FCOColombo CMB
£697
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Wed, Jul 8 – Thu, Jul 23
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Tue, Jul 7 – Thu, Jul 23
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£376

Cheapest round-trip

£619

Average round-trip

£774

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport
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 Rome to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo
Qatar AirwaysQTRQRYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air ArabiaABYG9No

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
10 May
94%
27°C25°C
17 May
86%
28°C27°C
Monday
11 May
89%
29°C25°C
18 May
89%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
12 May
80%
30°C27°C
19 May
82%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
13 May
79%
28°C27°C
20 May
84%
29°C28°C
Thursday
14 May
81%
28°C26°C
21 May
86%
29°C27°C
Friday
15 May
84%
27°C24°C
22 May
84%
29°C28°C
Saturday
16 May
88%
27°C24°C
23 May
84%
28°C27°C
Travelers usually depart from Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, or Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International when they travel from Rome to Colombo. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, and Air Arabia. Rome 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 Rome?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Rome and London, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Lisbon, Bristol, Belfast, Jeddah, Prague, Tirana, Budapest, Istanbul, New York, Athens, Chișinău, Warsaw.
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 Rome?
Rome is mainly served by Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. But there are other airports nearby, including Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International.
What airports are near Rome?
The main airport in Rome is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport. It is also served by Naples International, Florence, Abruzzo, Marche Airport, San Francesco d Assisi.
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 Rome and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Rome and Colombo with Ryanair, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia.
When’s the best time to travel between Rome and Colombo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Rome 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 Rome and Colombo?
Traveling between Rome 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 Rome?
There are a number of airports in and around Rome. The main one is Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and other nearby airports include Naples International, Florence, Abruzzo, Marche Airport, San Francesco d Assisi
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