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, Air Arabia 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 386﷼, while return flights cost around 766﷼.

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around 1,666﷼, however they can be found for as little as 766﷼.

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from Doha to Colombo are Qatar Airways, Air Arabia and SriLankan Airlines.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from Doha to Colombo takes 4 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in Qatar 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 Doha to Colombo are scheduled on a Thursday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to Colombo are Salam Air, Kuwait Airways and Gulf Air.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm 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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55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

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معلومة نص,Mar 2023

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7.3

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7.6

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55 reviews

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Air Arabia

7.6

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55 reviews

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1 / 1

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معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

Salam Air

6.8

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15 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

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55 reviews

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1 / 1

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معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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6.5

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Air Arabia

7.6

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55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

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معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

FAQs about flying to Colombo

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, Air Arabia 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 386﷼, while return flights cost around 766﷼.
How much is a return flight to Colombo?
A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around 1,666﷼, however they can be found for as little as 766﷼.
Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?
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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The cheapest airlines flying from Doha to Colombo are Salam Air, Kuwait Airways and Gulf Air.

Weekly flight availability to Colombo

The most flights from Doha to Colombo are scheduled on a Thursday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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