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      Flight deals to Colombo

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Colombo? If you want to travel to Colombo next month, return fares start from $758. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Colombo.$647 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Perth on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $647, select.
      Colombo.$658 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Wed, 17 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia and BatikAir Malaysia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Perth on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $658, select.
      Colombo.$678 per passenger.Departing Mon, 22 Feb, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Perth on Mon, 22 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Perth.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.
      Colombo.$682 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $682, select.
      Colombo.$683 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Mon, 10 May.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $683, select.
      Colombo.$684 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Sun, 7 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $684, select.
      Colombo.$685 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jul, returning Mon, 9 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 9 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.
      Colombo.$685 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $685, select.
      Colombo.$686 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $686, select.
      Colombo.$686 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Mar, returning Wed, 28 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 15 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 28 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $686, select.
      Colombo.$688 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.
      Colombo.$688 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Sep, returning Mon, 20 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 6 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.
      Colombo.$688 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Aug, returning Wed, 18 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 2 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 18 Aug, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.
      Colombo.$688 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.
      Colombo.$690 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Mon, 26 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $690, select.
      Colombo.$690 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 16 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 16 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $690, select.
      How did we find these deals? We looked at every economy class flight to Colombo. These fares have the biggest savings when compared to the average price.

      Find the cheapest time to fly to Colombo

      Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Colombo.
      Nov
      from $682
      Dec
      from $758
      Jan
      from $902
      Feb
      from $647
      Mar
      from $685
      Apr
      from $688
      May
      from $691
      Jun
      from $690
      Jul
      from $694
      Aug
      from $688
      Sep
      from $688
      Oct
      from $951

      Airports in Colombo

      Compare routes to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

      Colombo Ratmalana

      13km from central Colombo
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      Colombo Bandaranayake

      27km from central Colombo
      Cheapest
      from $647
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      Direct flights to Colombo

      Air Seychelles
      Ethiopian Airlines
      Jetstar
      Qantas
      SriLankan Airlines

      Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.
      SriLankan Airlines, Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Airlines, Qantas and Jetstar all fly direct to Colombo.
      The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually February.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
      Yes – you can fly direct to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and the average flight time is 10 hours and 56 minutes.
      The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is $647. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.3 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from $647.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Friday, 19 February 2027.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      The average temperature in Colombo in November is around 27°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 30°C. The coolest month is August, with temperatures averaging 26°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.
      Currently, BatikAir Malaysia and Jetstar offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

      Flying to Colombo

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found$647
      Cheapest month to flyFebruary
      Average flight time10 hrs, 57 mins
      Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
      Average flights per week45

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      How to find cheap flights to Colombo in 2027

      Looking for cheap flight tickets to Colombo? Return flights to Colombo start from $647 and one-way flights to Colombo start from $307.

      Here are a few tips on how to score the best price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

      • Simply hit 'search'. We've compared plane tickets from all major online travel agents and airlines flying to Colombo to find the cheapest flight deals. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
      • Depart from the cheapest location. Look out for flights from Australia - this is the cheapest location to depart from when flying to Colombo.
      • Fly to the cheapest location. Search for flights to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport - this is the cheapest airport to fly to when travelling to Colombo.
      • Flex your dates to secure the best flight ticket price for your Colombo flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest time to fly to Colombo.
      • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your flights to Colombo by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get a push notification or e-mail to help you get the best flight deal.
      • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is February.
      • Look for direct flights. Only interested in direct flights to Colombo? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct Colombo flights available, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct to Colombo: SriLankan Airlines
        Air Seychelles
        Ethiopian Airlines
        Qantas
        Jetstar
      • Compare flight deals to Colombo from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Colombo start from $307 one-way.
      • Find the cheapest Business class flights to Colombo. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Colombo, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare.
      • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Colombo flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel. For reference, Colombo Ratmalana
        Colombo Bandaranayake serve Colombo.
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