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Thu, Oct 22

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£166

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Wed, Oct 21

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£166

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Wed, Oct 21

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£222

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Thu, Oct 22

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£222

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Wed, Oct 21

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£233

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Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£233

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Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£414

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Mon, Oct 26 – Sat, Oct 31

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£414

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Mon, Oct 26 – Thu, Oct 29

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£414

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Mon, Oct 26 – Thu, Oct 29

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£430

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Mon, Oct 26 – Fri, Oct 30

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£453

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Wed, Oct 21 – Mon, Oct 26

Xi'an XIYColombo CMB

£477

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How much do flights to Colombo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip	£166
Cheapest round-trip	£414
Average round-trip	£455
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
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	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
PickMe (ride-hailing)	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
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	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
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	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

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Check-in for a flight from Xi'an to Colombo

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Colombo

Average Weather

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

Hottest Month

31°C

March

Coldest month

23°C

January

Sunny days

171

days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday

11 Oct

83%

29°C26°C

18 Oct

77%

29°C28°C

Monday

12 Oct

63%

28°C26°C

19 Oct

19%

29°C28°C

Tuesday

13 Oct

83%

28°C26°C

20 Oct

80%

29°C27°C

Wednesday

14 Oct

83%

29°C26°C

21 Oct

62%

29°C27°C

Thursday

15 Oct

65%

29°C26°C

22 Oct

57%

28°C27°C

Friday

16 Oct

79%

29°C28°C

23 Oct

63%

29°C27°C

Saturday

17 Oct

67%

29°C28°C

24 Oct

24%

29°C27°C

Travel tips & how to get from Xi'an to Colombo

The cheapest price of a one-way ticket from Xi'an to Colombo is £167. Round trip fares cost between £478 at the lowest and £539 at most.

The most popular airlines for this route are SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, and Spring Airlines. Xi'an 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 Xi'an?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Xi'an and Shanghai, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Chongqing, Zhangjiajie, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, Nanjing, Phnom Penh, Budapest, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Hangzhou, Honolulu, Nagoya, Harbin.

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 airlines fly between Xi'an and Colombo?

Currently, you can fly between Xi'an and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Spring Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Xi'an and Colombo?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Xi'an 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 Xi'an and Colombo?

Traveling between Xi'an 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.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an and Colombo depart?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Xi'an, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Xi'an and Colombo arrive?

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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