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Direct flights to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport are available when you fly from London Heathrow Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This flight usually takes just under 11h. On most other Colombo flights from UK airports, your journey will include at least one layover on route. For instance, if you fly out of London with airlines like Etihad or Qatar Airways, you will change planes in the United Arab Emirates before landing in Sri Lanka.
UK travellers must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or ETA, to legally enter Sri Lanka. You can apply for an ETA when you arrive in Sri Lanka. However, it is advisable to apply online before you fly. This will save you time and prevent any delays at the airport. Your ETA visa will then cover you for up to 30 days in Sri Lanka. If you want to extend your stay in Sri Lanka, you must apply for another visa before the 30 days runs out, otherwise you could face fines. You must also have a valid UK passport that remains valid for at least 6 months after your stay.
There are a few car parks at the Colombo airport. Terminal car park is the closest and costs about 1 GBP for 6 hours, while there is also a remote car park located not far from the airport, but cheaper at about 0.5 GBP. Both car parks offer annual memberships if you take frequent flights to Colombo.
Yes, you can rent a car from the Airport and drive in Sri Lanka, however you will need to have an International Driver’s License, and once there you need to get an Endorsement Paper from AA Ceylon. You should be aware that driving in Sri Lanka is a little chaotic, so if you’re not very confident, another popular option is to rent a car with a driver. Car rental companies are located at the Arrivals Hall in the airport.
If you wish to take public transport, Direct Express Way bus service number E03 links the airport to Colombo, and takes about 25 mins travel time. If you prefer taking a taxi, you can book one using the taxi counters at the Arrivals Hall of the airport. Airport Taxi Service is the official company for airport taxis, and you can choose an air-conditioned car for a slighter price.
There is an airport hotel located on level 2 above the main hall. Serenediva Transit Hotel is perfect for a short rest or for those flying early in the morning, and you do not need to exit the airport to access it as it is located before the immigration point. There are also 3 hotels located within 3 to 7 minutes from the airport: Empyrean Hotel, Airport City Hub Hotel and Airport City Hotel Katunayaka. They all offer an airport shuttle service as well for your comfort.
The flight route London to Colombo was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for £445. Also in the last 3 days, London was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to Colombo with one-way tickets at £120 and £350 return.
You’ll need to travel 17 miles to reach the Colombo city centre from Colombo.
On average, a flight to Colombo costs £681. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £454 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.
The cheapest month for flights to Colombo is May. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July.
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Find which airlines fly direct to Bandaranaike Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.
Direct departures
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Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +42 more
Air Arabia, Air Canada, +43 more
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Tuesday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +41 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +42 more
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Wednesday
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +42 more
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more
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Thursday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +44 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +45 more
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Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +42 more
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more
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Saturday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +43 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +44 more
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Sunday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +44 more
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Direct returns
Monday
Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +42 more
Air Arabia, Air Canada, +43 more
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42
Tuesday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +41 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +42 more
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Wednesday
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +42 more
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more
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42
Thursday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +44 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +45 more
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Friday
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +42 more
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more
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Saturday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, +43 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +44 more
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Sunday
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +43 more
Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +44 more
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Provide latest releases in Movies as they used to do.
I like is everything is good seets are little uncomfortable during the long flight ✈️ Doha to us , luggage 🧳 came too late overall very nice thank you for all
The Crew was Very Nice but the food was Very Disappointing - the seats were Very Uncomfortable
Seats very uncomfortable, impossible to sleep. Food average, bakery items not fresh. Pockets in seats not large enough to hold a book and a few other items. Cabin temperature too cold, even with blanket. Good selection of movies. Other than that 12 hours of torture!
Flight changed to Oman air under one alliance . Seating , entertainment was not up to the quality of QR . Hope my trip back from cmb Doh will operate a QR flight instead of any other under one alliance .
i bought a biz class fare but a few days before vistara always changes my biz class flight to economy .. happened to me 4 times .. seated could be wider .. boarding could be more organized .. crew did their best but not enough resources all in all very poor experience
Qatar said few times that the luggage will be at the final destination but they were wrong. Please check where your port of entry is at the destination. This is where the luggage would be. The food was terrible.
Comfortable seats, service, food and responses of crews member was polite and way they were talking with customer was very professional.
They need to be more accommodative when folks have a connecting flight and that too under the same ownership.
I have been taken about 500 flights over the last 22 years or so and I would say that in terms of cleanliness and interior maintenance this particular plane was by far the poorest one I had. The upholstery and carpet was downright dirty and poor. Practically every single video system was nonfunctional. Practically every single food tray was bent and could not hold the food tray. On and on. Its a joke to even be asking feedback. Air Indi needs to be embarrassed to be putting out this level of service.
One of the On board crew misbehaved and services were poor
Flight was delayed in total one and half hours that was typical old Air India .. So avoid new Airindia with same old reputation. Make sure flights are in time .
No Food, No beverages, only water, and there is no information about this sudden change
Surprisingly pleasant experience despite Covid-19 times. Food was too good!
flight Istanbul to tel Aviv did not happen and no refund. refund for 2nd half of round trip was less than half.
Not enough time to make our connecting flight. Long lines at every check point.
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