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Cheap flights to Colombo from S$ 222

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CMB
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
Thu 2-5
Thu 9-5

Flights to Colombo in 2024

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

S$ 625

Return from

S$ 362

One-way from

S$ 222
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Singapore Changi to Colombo
One-way flight from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Colombo (CMB)

Cheap flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to Colombo in April and May 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
Wed 22-521:20SIN - CMB
1 stop14h 50mAirAsia
Fri 21-622:55CMB - SIN
1 stop8h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 362
Tue 14-516:10SIN - CMB
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15-510:40CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 363
Tue 21-516:10SIN - CMB
1 stop8h 15mAirAsia
Mon 27-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 367
Sat 18-519:30SIN - CMB
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 372
Tue 30-414:10SIN - CMB
1 stop10h 15mAirAsia
Sun 5-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop11h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25-4S$ 373
Tue 21-514:25SIN - CMB
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 382
Sat 18-521:40SIN - CMB
2 stops14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 384
Mon 20-504:50SIN - CMB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28-522:55CMB - SIN
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 385
Tue 14-514:10SIN - CMB
1 stop10h 15mAirAsia
Wed 15-510:40CMB - SIN
2 stops21h 10mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 399

Bandaranaike Intl Airport 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Colombo in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Tue 2-713:30SIN - CMB
1 stop10h 55mAirAsia
Wed 10-710:40CMB - SIN
1 stop6h 50mAirAsia
Deal found 27-4S$ 346
Wed 22-521:20SIN - CMB
1 stop14h 50mAirAsia
Fri 21-622:55CMB - SIN
1 stop8h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 362
Tue 14-516:10SIN - CMB
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15-510:40CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 363
Fri 26-704:50SIN - CMB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3-810:40CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 366
Tue 21-516:10SIN - CMB
1 stop8h 15mAirAsia
Mon 27-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 05mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 367
Thu 24-1014:10SIN - CMB
1 stop10h 15mAirAsia
Sat 26-1010:40CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 369
Fri 16-804:50SIN - CMB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2-922:55CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 370
Sat 18-519:30SIN - CMB
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 372
Tue 30-414:10SIN - CMB
1 stop10h 15mAirAsia
Sun 5-522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop11h 35mAirAsia
Deal found 25-4S$ 373

One-way flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore one-way flight options to Bandaranaike Intl Airport for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 200,158 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights traveling to Colombo at this time. Users seeking round-trip flights to Colombo should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Sun 26-523:25SIN - CMB
1 stop12h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 222
Sun 26-522:30SIN - CMB
2 stops13h 40mAirAsia
Deal found 26-4S$ 241
Tue 6-818:15SIN - CMB
1 stop7h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 366
Sat 6-717:25SIN - CMB
1 stop8h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 367
Sat 25-502:45SIN - CMB
1 stop12h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 26-4S$ 422
Sat 6-709:15SIN - CMB
2 stops33h 20mAir India
Deal found 26-4S$ 425
Sun 26-520:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 427
Mon 5-801:45SIN - CMB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26-4S$ 525
Fri 5-701:45SIN - CMB
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 26-4S$ 543

Direct flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Tue 14-520:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 15-512:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 627
Thu 24-1020:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 26-1012:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 634
Mon 20-520:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 28-512:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 637
Thu 9-520:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 13-512:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 25-4S$ 644
Fri 19-720:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 29-712:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 645
Thu 9-520:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 12-512:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 25-4S$ 655
Fri 16-820:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 25-812:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 657
Tue 21-520:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 27-512:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 26-4S$ 663
Sun 26-520:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 2-612:15CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 25-4S$ 687

Average price of flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Colombo is currently S$ 393 while a return flight costs S$ 513. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo (average of S$ 341). Flying to Colombo in December will prove the most costly (average of S$ 516). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

S$ 602

February

S$ 569

March

S$ 578

April

S$ 617

May

S$ 464

June

S$ 500

July

S$ 581

August

S$ 581

September

S$ 588

October

S$ 570

November

S$ 591

December

S$ 702

Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to Colombo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 27 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Wednesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Colombo, see what other customers have to say about AirAsia, IndiGo and Malaysia Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8.1
Very Good
4,067 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
1,133 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.8
Good
247 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7.5
Good
403 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,479 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

If you’re a British citizen, you will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to travelling. This can be done via the Department of Immigration's official website. Whilst you can also apply for this upon arrival, your journey through the airport will be much faster and smoother if this has been authorised beforehand. You will normally be granted access to the country on a tourism visa for 30 days. For a stay beyond this, or to work, you will need to apply for a visa. In addition, you must make sure your passport is valid for at least six months after your date of arrival. All passengers must complete an embarkation form too, which can be done online before you travel.

You can only get a direct flight to Colombo from Heathrow Airport (LHR). This route is operated by SriLankan Airlines, with an average journey time of 10h 25min. There are more options for indirect journeys, which might be more convenient for you. For example, from Manchester Airport (MAN), you could fly with Qatar Airways in around 13h 55min, which will most likely require a transfer at Doha Airport (DOH). From Edinburgh Airport (EDI), you could fly with British Airways in about 14 hours, with a stop also likely at DOH. Alternatively, Gatwick Airport (LGW) offers flights with airlines such as Emirates in about 13h 20min, with a stopover normally at Dubai Airport (DXB).

If you want to hire a car in Colombo, you will be able to access many car hire agencies at Colombo Airport (CMB). Many of the car hire companies, such as SIXT, offer a meet and greet service, whereby you provide your flight details and arrival time, and a staff member will meet you upon your arrival and take you to your vehicle. Remember to bring a current driving licence, passport and a credit card that’s in the primary driver’s name.

  • What should I pack for a flight 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.

  • What are some things to do in Colombo?

    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.

  • Can I take public transit from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Colombo?

    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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    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.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in 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.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

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

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    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).

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