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Expert advice for your flight to Colombo

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan's business class features lie-flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout, ensuring aisle access for all.


SriLankan's bid-for-upgrade program allows economy passengers to upgrade to business class affordably.

Qatar Airways

Qatar's Qsuites offer a suite-style seat with a door, ideal for privacy on long-haul flights.


Qatar's Economy Class includes a free checked bag and seatback TV on long-haul flights.

Etihad Airways

Etihad's Economy Class offers extra legroom seats for a fee, enhancing comfort on long-haul flights.


Etihad's Business Class features à la carte dining and a memory foam mattress for long-haul comfort.

Emirates

Emirates' economy seats offer 33 inches of legroom and 13.3-inch TV screens, enhancing long-haul comfort.


Emirates' Wi-Fi is available for all, free for Skywards members, enhancing connectivity on long-haul flights.

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BA's premium economy offers 18 cm extra legroom, wider seats, and priority boarding on long-haul flights.


BA's long-haul fleet is ageing, leading to inconsistent comfort and outdated entertainment systems.

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Gulf Air's Sky Nanny service helps parents with children on long-haul flights, enhancing family travel.


Gulf Air offers free Wi-Fi on Boeing 787-9 and A321neo planes, enhancing connectivity on long-haul flights.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Colombo

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Colombo?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Colombo was found on the route from Edinburgh, at £516 return. The most popular connection is from London to Colombo and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £517 in the last 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost £591 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets from the United Kingdom is £991 and £938 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is May with an average price of £639.

What is a good deal for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for the following prices or less: From London Heathrow Airport £640 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Colombo

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight£170
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 27% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Colombo

When to book flights to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Colombo flights

  • Is there a car park available at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

    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.

  • Can I rent a car and drive in Sri Lanka?

    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.

  • What are my transport options to and from Colombo Bandaranaike International 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.

  • Is there a hotel onsite at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

    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.

  • Are direct flights to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport available?

    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.

  • Do I need a visa to visit 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Colombo?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Colombo was found on the route from Edinburgh, at £516 return. The most popular connection is from London to Colombo and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as £517 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from central Colombo?

    You’ll need to travel 17 miles to reach the Colombo city centre from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How much is a flight to Colombo?

    On average, a flight to Colombo costs £545. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost £335 and departed from London Heathrow Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Colombo is Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as £709. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are £774 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £965 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,003.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Colombo

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Colombo? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Colombo for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Colombo from London Heathrow £1,229
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Colombo flight deals.
  • There are two luggage storage options at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport: Bond Baggage and Left Luggage. The Bond Baggage service is for more valuable items that you prefer not to take with you. The cost for this service is about 4.5 GBP per day, it is located opposite luggage belt 1. Left Luggage is for anything else you want to leave behind and costs about 0.5 GBP per day with two available counters, both open 24 hours.
  • If you’re looking for a bit of relaxation time after your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, you can head to one of their lounges. While Lotus Lounge and Araliya Lounge are reserved for Business and First-Class passengers, the Executive Lounge is accessible to all passengers and offers non-alcoholic beverages, internet and televisions, and costs about 15 GBP to gain access for 3 hours.
  • Head to R.S Leisure for a massage and relax before your flight. They are located in the transit area of departures, at shop No. 25-D, and are open 24 hours. The services offered include an Indian head massage, back or foot massages and foot care packages. If you would like to take back some Ayurvedic and spa products, then head to Spa Ceylon at shop No. 56-D.
  • For those travelling with children, you will find child care rooms available throughout the airport in the transit area. These spaces have all the facilities needed for parents to feed and change children in a private and quiet environment.
  • Duty free at Colombo Bandaranaike International airport is open 24 hours, allowing you to do some last minute purchases no matter the time of your flight. Make sure you pick up some Sri Lankan made items, they are especially known for their silk production, but also make beautiful jewellery using semi-precious stones.
  • Worried about your carbon emissions on long-haul flights to Colombo? Thanks to KAYAK’s C02 search filter, you can find low-carbon routes for your travel. For Colombo flights, you can reduce your carbon output by just under 40% when you fly with AirIndia from London Heathrow Airport. This journey takes roughly 23h 30min including one layover in New Delhi. Choosing low-C02 routes may increase your travel costs.
  • If you want to exchange currency when you land at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, you will find a currency exchange office located opposite the Arrivals Walkway in the Departure lobby before security.
  • Feeling unwell after flights to Colombo? Colombo Bandaranaike Airport has a medical centre located inside the main Arrivals Hall near the Baggage Claim where passengers can receive help with minor ailments and injuries.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to Colombo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3336 reviews
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8.0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

The overall flight experience between Doha and Kolkata was satisfactory. The staff onboard were notably engaged, responsive, and enthusiastic, providing a level of service that stood out, especially when compared to the less attentive crew on the earlier leg from Heathrow to Doha. Their eagerness to assist made the journey more pleasant. Additionally, the time spent at the Silver Lounge in Doha contributed positively to the experience. The lounge offered a comfortable and relaxing environment, with adequate amenities and attentive staff. Overall, both the flight and the lounge experience in Doha met expectations, making for a smooth and satisfactory travel experience.

Being a QR Platinum member traveling in business class, I expected the staff to be more courteous. Unfortunately, the lady staff was rude attending business class 1K side.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Boarding was excellent except they did last call 30 minutes earlier .

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

what would have been better would have been that my booking not been canceled by the system and had I been informed that the booking had been cancelled by the system I could have immediately rebooked and not found out that there was an issue when I was told by the system that I needed to book in. It would have also been good if either the booking agent or BA or anyone been in anyway useful. In the end I had to rebook a flight at an additional cost of $350. So no I'm not impressed by BA any of the other parties involved.

we had to walk up stairs to get into the plane--no jetways. Perhaps that's a problem not with the airline but with facilities at Heathrow, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. But it was inconvenient.

Boarding was poor. Why are first class passengers not boarded first?! Bus to the plane and then held on a packed bus because we were waiting for people on the bus before to finish boarding. Seat belt on the fist clas seat is very uncomfortable, cutting into your neck. Other than that crew, seating and food were all excellent. Entertainment, as usual - rubbish.

The flight was fine but no food available apart from snacks like Pringles and olives which was a problem for me as I hadn’t eaten anything that day. But the worst problem was BA left 24 suitcases in Heathrow as the flight was too full but didn’t tell anyone. So we waited for ages at Toulouse airport with no information and finally found out from the one member of staff in the baggage collection area who explained what had happened and apologised for no announcement being made but said that was their policy. Then BA contacted me today to say they have found my luggage and can deliver it to me on Tuesday - half way through my holiday!!!! So a friend has had to make a four hour round trip in his car to go and collect the luggage from the airport so we can get it today. A TOTAL SHAMBLES AND DISREGARD BY BA FOR THEIR PASSENGERS’ BEST INTERESTS.

Much much better than my previous times on British Airways the food was spot-on and the service was really genuine and attentive

Flight was delayed but my previous flight was as well so It worked to my advantage. This was my first time in first class. I don't think they ever stopped feeding us. The seating area was very spacious and comfortable. The attendants were wonderful, warm, friendly and very personable.

Flight was excellent, staff was great. My first time in first class and it was very relaxing and comfortable.

First time on BA but will fly with them from now on! Everything about the flight was superb!!!

Horrible experience. They broke the handle of my checked in suitcase and then refused pay for damages

We had a pretty good experience. Enjoyed both the flights. Crew was very good and helpful.

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