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Wed, May 27
Seoul ICNColombo CMB
£238
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Mon, May 25
Seoul ICNColombo CMB
£238
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Thu, May 28
Seoul ICNColombo CMB
£238
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Fri, May 29
Seoul ICNColombo CMB
£238
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Tue, May 26
Seoul ICNColombo CMB
£253
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Wed, May 27
Seoul ICNColombo CMB
£318
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Fri, May 29 – Tue, Jun 2
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£574
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£238

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£628

Cheapest round-trip

£561

Includes rare itinerary

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Nonstop flights in May

£318 – £499

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
Incheon International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
5774 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 Seoul to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 04.05Tue 05.05Wed 06.05Thu 07.05Fri 08.05Sat 09.05Sun 10.05
SriLankan Airlines
2---2------------
Korean Air
1---1------------
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
SriLankan Airlines
1---1------------
Korean Air
1---1------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
SriLankan Airlines
1------------------
Korean Air
1------------------
Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
SriLankan Airlines
1---2------------
Korean Air
------1------------
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Seoul to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo
ScootTGWTRNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Jeju AirJJA7CNo

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 Incheon International, or Gimpo International when they travel from Seoul to Colombo. The distance between Seoul and Colombo is 5774 km. The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, China Eastern Airlines, and Jeju Air. Seoul 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

How long does it take to travel from Seoul to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Seoul and Colombo takes around 8.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between Seoul and Colombo?
The flight distance between Seoul and Colombo is 5774 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Seoul and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Seoul and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Korean Air, SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Seoul?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Seoul and Tokyo, Bangkok, London, Osaka, Manila, Jeju City, Hong Kong, Taipei, Busan, Bali, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Fukuoka, Cebu, Okinawa Island, Da Nang, San Francisco, Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Phuket City.
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 Seoul?
Seoul is mainly served by Incheon International. But there are other airports nearby, including Gimpo International, Seoul Air Base.
What airports are near Seoul?
The main airport in Seoul is Incheon International. It is also served by Cheongju International, Daegu International, Yangyang International, Pyongyang International, Wonju, Gunsan.
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 Seoul and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Seoul and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, Scoot, China Eastern Airlines, Jeju Air.
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