Cheap flights to Colombo

No matter the time of year, you will always need to bring lightweight and breathable clothing to Sri Lanka. This is because the average temperature stays relatively consistent, from about 25C to 30C, throughout the year. This means cotton shirts, airy trousers and skirts are required to stop you overheating. Being in the south-west of the country, Colombo experiences monsoon rains between May to September, so if you’re visiting during these months, you should bring waterproof shoes and an anorak.

Colombo is a city that can keep people of all ages entertained. To learn about the history of the city, you should visit Colombo National Museum, which boasts more than 100,000 cultural artefacts. Sports-lovers should head to R. Premadasa Stadium, which is an iconic building that hosts the national cricket team. If you’re travelling on a shoestring budget, then head over to Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple, which is a religious site that is free to enter. Those travelling with their families should go to the National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka, where your children can enjoy learning about animals and their habitats.

It’s easy to travel to the city centre from the airport, and you have two main options available for you. The cheapest option, but one which also takes around an hour, is to catch a bus from the terminal building. The Colombo Express runs from early in the morning to late in the evening. You can find the bus stop about 50 metres from the terminal. Just take a left out of the Arrivals Hall and walk for around a minute until you reach the bus stop. Alternatively, you can get a taxi, but this costs more and takes around 40 minutes in total.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Thai AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically cost S$ 91, while return flights cost around S$ 125.

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around S$ 202, however they can be found for as little as S$ 92.

Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport).