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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Halifax International Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $2,100. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.$1,924 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,924, select.
Colombo.$1,941 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Mar.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,941, select.
Colombo.$1,962 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,962, select.
Colombo.$1,983 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Wed, 11 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,983, select.
Colombo.$2,071 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,071, select.
Colombo.$2,100 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 Aug, returning Mon, 10 Aug.Return flight with WestJet and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Halifax International on Sun, 2 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,100, select.
Colombo.$2,176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Mon, 14 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,176, select.
Colombo.$2,290 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 May, returning Sun, 23 May.Return flight with Air Canada and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Mon, 10 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 23 May, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,290, select.
Colombo.$2,442 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Dec, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,442, select.
Colombo.$2,478 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan, returning Wed, 10 Feb.Return flight with Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Porter Airlines, departs from Halifax International on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,478, select.
Colombo.$2,479 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 21 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Halifax International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Dec, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,479, select.
Colombo.$2,606 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Apr, returning Fri, 23 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Halifax International on Mon, 12 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 23 Apr, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,606, select.
Colombo.$2,746 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Apr, returning Sat, 5 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Halifax International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 5 Jun, arriving in Halifax International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,746, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Halifax International to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in October.
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Alternative Halifax International to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Halifax International to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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Halifax to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,924
Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from Halifax International to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.
The best price we found for a return flight from Halifax International to Colombo is $1,924. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Halifax International to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,924.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Halifax International to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Halifax International to Colombo is usually August.
If you're flying from Halifax International Airport, 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 $1,924.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Halifax International Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Halifax International Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.

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.

In July, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Air Canada offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Halifax Stanfield International Airport is located in Halifax. Based in the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is eight hours 30 minutes ahead of Halifax.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your YHZ to Colombo flight.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Halifax, YHZ can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to YHZ:

  • When it comes to Halifax Stanfield International Airport's on-time performance, 56.27% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) to Colombo

  • $1,335 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo flight. A return flight ticket right now is $1,924. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from YHZ to Colombo if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo across every month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from YHZ to Colombo.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes to get there using public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo. Book one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The centre of Colombo is about 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your YHZ to Colombo flight, settle in at a hotel close to CMB. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Snap up a deal by securing your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Plan your trip to Colombo in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YHZ to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Colombo

  • Once you've booked your flight from Halifax Stanfield International Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are major attractions which should feature on every Colombo itinerary.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • If you're eager to discover another side of Sri Lanka, consider Trincomalee, roughly 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach are among the biggest draws.

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