Question 1

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Booking 19 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.

Question 2

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo. Flying to Colombo in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Question 3

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Colombo (average of R667). Flying to Colombo in December will prove the most costly (average of R915). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R13 553

February

R13 515

March

R13 912

April

R13 572

May

R13 590

June

R13 968

July

R14 743

August

R13 553

September

R12 853

October

R13 023

November

R12 608

December

R17 295

Question 4

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Question 5

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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).

Question 6

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Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

Question 9

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically cost R2 128, while return flights cost around R6 825.

Question 10

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around R496, however they can be found for as little as R361.

Question 11

Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

Accepted Answer

For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 20 minutes).

Question 12

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have car hire?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 13

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport).

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Booking 19 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.

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Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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