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, Salam Air 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 338﷼, while return flights cost around 1,097﷼.

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around 2,314﷼, however they can be found for as little as 1,097﷼.

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 35 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 (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on September 7, 2026.

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Mon 9/288:55 pm -

2 stops10h 50m

Sat 10/242:05 am -

1 stop10h 40m

Deal found 9/61,192﷼

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Return from	1,126﷼
One-way from	773﷼
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	1,469﷼
Good round-trip deal	1,860﷼ or less
Good one-way deal	1,097﷼ or less

Air Arabia
10/1-11/2
2 total stops
33h 35m total
Doha to Colombo

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flydubai
9/30-12/31
2 total stops
21h 50m total
Doha to Colombo

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (279﷼ potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (39﷼ potential savings vs. average return price).

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DOH Doha Hamad Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 10/13

10:30 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

791﷼

DohaColombo

DOH Doha Hamad Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 9/17

10:30 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

794﷼

DohaColombo

DOH Doha Hamad Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Doha Hamad Intl

Thu 10/1

10:30 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

886﷼

DohaColombo

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Thu 10/29

9:05 pm-10:15 am

2 stops10h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

900﷼

DohaColombo

DOH Doha Hamad Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Doha Hamad Intl

Wed 9/30

6:30 pm-8:10 am

1 stop11h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

926﷼

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Mon 11/30

8:40 am-1:50 am

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

988﷼

DohaColombo

DOH Doha Hamad Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Doha Hamad Intl

Sat 1/9

5:35 am-9:45 am

2 stops25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

1,097﷼

DohaColombo

DOH Doha Hamad Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Doha Hamad Intl

Tue 10/20

3:55 am-2:20 am

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/28

5:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

1,130﷼

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Mon 11/30

7:30 pm-2:45 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-10:30 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

1,162﷼

DohaColombo

DOH Doha Hamad Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 10/9

3:55 am-2:20 am

1 stop19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/26

5:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 05m

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Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Colombo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Air Arabia,Qatar Airways, andSriLankan Airlines to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air Arabia

7.6

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55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

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

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

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

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,733 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

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

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

87 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

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

Salam Air

6.8

Okay

15 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

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

flydubai

6.5

Okay

147 reviews

Air Arabia

7.6

Good

55 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

2.0

Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

SHJ - HBE

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, Salam Air 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 338﷼, while return flights cost around 1,097﷼.
How much is a return flight to Colombo?
A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around 2,314﷼, however they can be found for as little as 1,097﷼.
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.

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The most flights from Doha to Colombo are scheduled on a Thursday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (44 on average).

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