Cheap flights from Tiruchirappalli to Colombo from £107

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Tue, Jul 14
Tiruchirappalli TRZColombo CMB
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Sat, Jul 18
Tiruchirappalli TRZColombo CMB
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Thu, Jul 16
Tiruchirappalli TRZColombo CMB
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Wed, Jul 15
Tiruchirappalli TRZColombo CMB
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Mon, Jul 13
Tiruchirappalli TRZColombo CMB
£122
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Tiruchirappalli TRZColombo CMB
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Thu, Jul 16 – Mon, Jul 20
Tiruchirappalli TRZColombo CMB
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Tue, Jul 14 – Fri, Jul 17
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Thu, Jul 16 – Sun, Jul 19
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Sat, Jul 18 – Tue, Jul 21
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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£107

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£212

Cheapest round-trip

£208

Average round-trip

£251

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

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
Tiruchirappalli International
Arrive to
Bandaranaike International
Average flights per week
199
Flight distance
419 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 Tiruchirappalli to Colombo in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
SriLankan Airlines
1---11212
Weekly flights: 8 totalDaily flights: 1.14 averageMost flights: Friday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
SriLankan Airlines
2122122
Weekly flights: 12 totalDaily flights: 1.71 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
SriLankan Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
SriLankan Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Tiruchirappalli to Colombo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
SriLankan AirlinesALKULYes
ScootTGWTRNo
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
AirAsiaAXMAKNo

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
28 Jun
85%
28°C26°C
5 Jul
75%
29°C27°C
Monday
29 Jun
84%
28°C27°C
6 Jul
80%
29°C27°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
84%
28°C27°C
7 Jul
79%
29°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
74%
29°C27°C
8 Jul
83%
29°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
79%
29°C27°C
9 Jul
84%
28°C27°C
Friday
3 Jul
80%
29°C27°C
10 Jul
85%
29°C26°C
Saturday
4 Jul
73%
29°C27°C
11 Jul
61%
29°C26°C
The distance between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo is 419 km. The most popular airlines for this route are IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, Air India Limited, and AirAsia. Tiruchirappalli and Colombo have 199 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 Tiruchirappalli to Colombo?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo takes around 1.0 hours.
What is the flight distance between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo?
The flight distance between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo is 419 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo?
Several carriers operate flights between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Tiruchirappalli?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Tiruchirappalli and Singapore, London, Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh, Chennai, Dammam, Penang, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Cebu, Kuwait City, Davao, Jakarta, Tokyo, Bangkok, Mumbai, San Francisco, Adelaide, New Delhi.
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.
What airports are near Tiruchirappalli?
The main airport in Tiruchirappalli is Tiruchirappalli International. It is also served by Coimbatore International, Tiruchirappalli International, Madurai, Tuticorin, Salem, Pondicherry.
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 Tiruchirappalli and Colombo?
Currently, you can fly between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo with IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Scoot, Air India Limited, AirAsia.
When’s the best time to travel between Tiruchirappalli and Colombo?
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