Cheap Flights to Colombo (CMB) from £370 in 2024/2025

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Nestled along the shores of the Indian Ocean, Colombo pulsates with a vibrant mix of cultural influences, reflecting its rich history as a bustling port city. This dynamic metropolis in Sri Lanka entices visitors with its fusion of modernity and tradition, evident in its bustling markets, colonial-era architecture, and spicy street food stalls. Wander through the bustling streets lined with colorful tuk-tuks, explore ancient temples and towering skyscrapers standing side by side, or unwind on the golden sands of nearby beaches. Colombo beckons travelers to immerse themselves in its diverse tapestry of sights, sounds, and flavors, promising an unforgettable urban adventure.

Which month is cheapest to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is typically in September.

What is the cheapest flight to Colombo that we have found?

The best price we found is for £370 from Manchester to Colombo.

Which popular airlines fly to Colombo?

Some popular airlines include: Wizz Air Malta, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Pegasus Airlines, Loganair, Jet2, Jazeera Airways, Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, easyJet, British Airways, Air Arabia, Aer Lingus.

What is considered a good price to Colombo?

A good price for a flight to Colombo is £333 - £407.

Which popular airports are close to Colombo?

Some popular airports near Colombo include Bandaranaike International Airport (also known as Colombo Airport), Ratmalana Airport, and Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport.

How long does it take to fly to Colombo?

The flight to Colombo (CMB) is roughly 12 hours 32 minutes and 5,416 miles (8,715 kilometres) from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR).

How do I find the cheapest possible flights to Colombo?

The best way is to compare flights to Colombo from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.

Things to do in Colombo

Gangaramaya Temple

Traditional temple & education center

Galle Face Green

Scenic waterfront area with food stalls

Viharamahadevi Park

Laid-back park for outdoor activities

Independence Square

Square with a statue-topped fountain

Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque

Historic mosque with unique architecture

Colombo National Museum

Historical artifacts in a grand building

Beira Lake

Lake with a scenic island & a temple

Seema Malakaya

Buddhist temple complex on Beira Lake

Colombo Lotus Tower

Prominent tower & symbolic landmark

Pettah Floating Market

Unique group of shopping stalls on lake

Dutch Museum

Museum in a former governor's residence

Bally's Casino

Posh venue for gambling & entertainment

Pettah Market

Informal market for produce & attire

Christian Reformed International Church

Notable 17th-century Protestant church

Old Parliament Building

Historic building & president's office

Number 11 - Geoffery Bawa’s Home

Architect's residence with house tours

Lighthouse Clock Tower

Lighthouse and clock tower

Royal Colombo Golf Club

Distinguished golf club with 18 holes

Saskia Fernando Gallery

Local contemporary gallery with 2 rooms

National Art Gallery

Gallery with works by local artists

St. Lucia's Cathedral

Grand 19th-century Roman Catholic church

Asokaramaya Buddhist Temple

Buddhist temple with a white stupa

Galle Face Beach

City-center seaside walkway & park

St. Anthony's Shrine

1800s Catholic church with a reliquary

Temple of Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

Temple and architecture

Khan Clock Tower

Clock tower

Sambodhi Chaithya

Buddhist temple with eclectic design

Isipathanaramaya Buddhist Temple

Early 20th-century Buddhist temple

Bellagio Colombo

Basic casino with table games & a buffet

Excel World Entertainment Park

Entertainment complex with eats

Casino Marina Colombo

Casino and poker

Kelaniya Raja Maha Viharaya

Prominent temple with famous paintings

Colombo Lighthouse

Landmark lighthouse with coastal views

Crow Island Beach Park

Park and garden and beach

Red Masjid

Distinctive red & white mosque

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Sri Lanka

Art, museum and modern art

Sri Kailawasanathan Swami Devasthanam Kovil

Temple and architecture

Crow Island Beach

Beach

All Saints' Church - Borella

Architecture

Colombo Port Maritime Museum

Maritime museum and museum

Lionel Wendt Art Centre

Theater & art gallery with a cafe

Gangaramaya Park

Urban retreat with a temple & small lake

Sri Lanka Planetarium

Educational planetarium & workshops

New Kathiresan Kovil

Hindu temple with colorful carvings

Dawatagaha Jumma Masjid

Architecture

Saturday Good Market Event

Market

Dehiwala Zoological Garden

Landscaped zoo with a butterfly garden

Barefoot Gallery

Art

The Central Point - Economic History Museum

Currency exhibits & ancient coin display

Cargills Building

Historic building with shops & eateries

ஸ்ரீ கைலேஸ்வரம் கோவில் - Sri Kaileswaram Temple - ශ්‍රී කෛලේශ්වරම් කෝවිල

Historic temple with vivid frescoes

Diyatha Uyana

Waterfront park with a food court

Gallery Fourlife

Art

Sapumal Foundation

Art and art museum

Replica of Aukana Buddha Statue (බුද්ධ ප්‍රතිමාව)

Buddhism

Independence Memorial Museum

Museum devoted to Sri Lankan heroes

Mount Lavinia Beach

Ocean retreat for swimming & basking

Beddagana Wetland Park

Serene wetlands with paths & bird life

Wellawatte Beach

Beach

Diyawanna Lake

Lake and wetland

Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya

Pilgrimage site with a holy bodhi tree

Traditional Puppet Art Museum

Playful museum with puppets & shows

Diyasaru Park, Thalawathugoda

Lush nature park with tranquil pathways

Ape Gama

Cultural village museum & craft center

Water World Lanka

Aquarium with underwater viewing

Archaeology Museum Kotte

Museum

Nawala Urban Wetland Park (Weli/Wali Park)

Park and garden

Urban Wetland Park (Nugegoda)

Park and garden

Diyatha Uyana Aquarium

Aquarium

Srilankan Safari

Safari, elephant, nature reserve, wildlife and nature

Weras Ganga Park

Park and garden

Kotte Rajamaha Viharaya

Temple and history

Sri Lanka Air Force Museum

Vintage aircraft & aviation history

Preethipura Beach

Beach

Manelwatta Temple

Temple and buddhism

Weather in Colombo

Clouds

26 ^°C

Sat, 27 Apr 2024

Average Temperature

31°C

Jan

31°C

Feb

32°C

Mar

32°C

Apr

31°C

May

30°C

Jun

30°C

Jul

30°C

Aug

30°C

Sep

30°C

Oct

30°C

Nov

30°C

Dec

Flight Distance and Flying Time to Colombo

Flights from London, England UK - Heathrow International Airport (LHR) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,416 miles (8,715 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 32 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London Gatwick International Airport (LGW) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,403 miles (8,695 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 30 minutes.

Flights from Manchester, England UK - Manchester Airport (MAN) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,498 miles (8,847 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 43 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London North East - Stansted International Airport (STN) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,387 miles (8,670 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 28 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London North, Luton International Airport (LTN) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,413 miles (8,711 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 31 minutes.

Flights from Edinburgh, Scotland UK - Airport (EDI) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,547 miles (8,927 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 49 minutes.

Flights from Birmingham, England UK - Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,473 miles (8,808 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 39 minutes.

Flights from Bristol, UK - Bristol Airport (BRS) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,512 miles (8,871 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 44 minutes.

Flights from Glasgow, Scotland UK - Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,588 miles (8,993 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 55 minutes.

Flights from Belfast, Ireland UK - Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,658 miles (9,106 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 4 minutes.

Flights from Newcastle, UK - Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,479 miles (8,817 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 40 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - Royal Docks - London City Airport (LCY) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,393 miles (8,680 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 29 minutes.

Flights from Liverpool, UK - John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,521 miles (8,886 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 46 minutes.

Flights from Nottingham, UK - East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,457 miles (8,782 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 37 minutes.

Flights from Leeds, UK - Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,474 miles (8,809 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 39 minutes.

Flights from Aberdeen, Scotland UK - Dyce Airport (ABZ) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,506 miles (8,860 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 44 minutes.

Flights from Belfast, Ireland UK - George Best City Apt Airport (BHD) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,645 miles (9,084 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 13 hours 2 minutes.

Flights from London, England UK - London South, Southend Airport (SEN) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,366 miles (8,636 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 25 minutes.

Flights from Southampton, UK - Southampton Airport (SOU) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,453 miles (8,775 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 37 minutes.

Flights from Jersey, UK - Jersey Airport (JER) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,486 miles (8,829 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 41 minutes.

Flights from Cardiff, Wales - UK - Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,539 miles (8,915 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 48 minutes.

Flights from Doncaster, UK - Sheffield/ Robin Hood Airport (DSA) to Colombo (CMB) - The flight distance between these airports is 5,446 miles (8,764 kilometres). The direct flight time is roughly 12 hours 36 minutes.

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