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Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Karachi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Flights from Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Karachi Quaid-E-Azam Intl (KHI) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £361 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with £484 for direct.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Batik Air. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 84% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 2% of one-stop connections

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £350 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £411, a difference of £61. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 10:25
• Latest: departs at 17:50 and lands at 21:20.

The flight takes about 3h 30m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 18% above the route average of £379. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 3h 30m, covering 1,484 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about £322 to £629. That means the highest observed fare was about 95% higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £223.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 9h 20m, compared to 10h 25m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 11h 03m via Sharjah (SHJ).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Return flights from Karachi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £350 to £466, with an average of £379 over the past 12 months. Anything below £350 counts as a good deal.