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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Colombo, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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, Etihad Airways 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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost £62, while return flights cost around £57.

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around £266, however they can be found for as little as £57.

Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 minutes).

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Colombo are SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from London to Colombo takes 14 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Colombo

The most flights from London to Colombo are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Colombo are Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways and SAUDIA.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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).

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