Cheap flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
HEL — CMB
2 Sep — 9 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Helsinki-Vantaa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Monday
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Helsinki (HEL) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
May
Average price
£665
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£92 potential increase over avg. return price).
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Helsinki to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HEL to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Helsinki to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 August 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 8% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 78% of one-stop itineraries from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 20m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.
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 28 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Finnair, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.
This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.
This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.
This is a very short flight. The crew was all very friendly and helpful. The plane was clean and nice. By the time you're in the air, you're starting to descend. It's painless.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Most people fly from Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) if they book a flight from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Helsinki-Vantaa has 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 3 airlines. Helsinki-Vantaa is conveniently located just 10.6 mi from Helsinki’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £375 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Finnair, starting at £417 and £770 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Helsinki to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Helsinki to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Helsinki to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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