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Typical prices: C$ 1,306-C$ 1,767
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YVR - CMB • 1 stop
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Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
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12:50 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
40h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
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8:20 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
C$ 1,206China Eastern
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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12:50 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
43h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kunming Changshui
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8:20 p.m. - 10:10 a.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 20m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
C$ 1,206China Eastern
Wed, 20 Jan - Wed, 24 Mar
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6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.YEG  Edmonton-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
48h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Shanghai Pu Dong
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8:20 p.m. - 12:05 a.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YEG Edmonton
39h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles Los Angeles
C$ 1,424Multiple Airlines
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 2 Dec
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12:05 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.YVR  Vancouver Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
46h 25m2 stops Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl Singapore Changi
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7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YVR Vancouver Intl
38h 00m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
C$ 1,445Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
French Bee Logo
9:40 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 45m2 stops Paris Orly Male
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11:40 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
42h 30m1 stop Paris Orly
C$ 1,538French Bee
Wed, 20 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan
French Bee Logo
9:40 p.m. - 12:55 p.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28h 45m2 stops Paris Orly Male
French Bee Logo
11:40 a.m. - 7:40 p.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
42h 30m1 stop Paris Orly
C$ 1,579French Bee
Thu, 24 Sep - Thu, 8 Oct
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3:45 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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12:50 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
22h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 1,665Cathay Pacific
Wed, 16 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct
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3:45 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.YYZ  Toronto Pearson Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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12:50 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YYZ Toronto Pearson Intl
22h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
C$ 1,683Cathay Pacific
Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
American Airlines Logo
9:10 p.m. - 2:45 a.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
American Airlines Logo
4:15 a.m. - 11:29 p.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
29h 44m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami
C$ 1,750American Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Wed, 3 Feb
American Airlines Logo
9:10 p.m. - 1:55 a.m.YUL  Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:50 p.m. - 11:29 p.m.CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-YUL Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
37h 09m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Miami
C$ 1,750American Airlines
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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?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Colombo was found on the route from Vancouver, at C$ 1,206 round-trip. The most popular connection is from Toronto to Colombo, while KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 1,536 in the last 5 days.

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

The cheapest month for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost C$ 1,743 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from Canada is C$ 2,340 and C$ 2,301 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is November with an average price of C$ 994.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Good to know – Book Cheap Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport Plane Tickets

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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking Colombo flights

  • What is the easiest way from the airport to my hotel or accommodation?

    The airport taxi service has counters in the Arrivals lobby where fixed-rate taxis can be booked according to where you are travelling. All taxis are air-conditioned. There are also express public buses to Colombo central bus station, which offers connections to other parts of Sri Lanka. The travel time by bus is about 25 minutes.

  • Is there a hotel at Colombo airport?

    If you would like a private room to get some sleep or freshen up after your flight, the Serenediva Transit Hotel is conveniently located on the 2nd level of the airport. Amenities include Wi-Fi, satellite TV and room service. The hotel is located close to duty-free shops and airport cafés.

  • Can I buy duty-free products at Colombo airport?

    The duty-free shops in the arrivals and departure terminals offer a wide selection of electronic goods, appliances, perfumes and alcohol. If you’re looking for a last-minute souvenir from your holiday, select from locally-made products including handmade crafts, spices and tea.

  • Are there airline lounges at the airport?

    Escape the crowds and relax in an exclusive lounge before you fly. There are a number of airline lounges at Bandaranaike International Airport if you are flying business class or are a lounge member. For passengers flying economy, single-use passes can be purchased at the Silk Route Lounge and Executive Lounge. Amenities range from basic to deluxe, but usually include refreshments and drinks, Wi-Fi, TV, magazines and a comfortable waiting area.

  • What is the arrivals process like at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo?

    Once you disembark, proceed to the immigration counter and present your passport along with your landing card. Once your passport is stamped, head through the duty-free shopping area to the baggage claim to pick up your luggage. Take your bags through the customs inspection area. Exit through Arrivals, where you will find currency exchange and taxi counters.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Colombo?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Colombo was found on the route from Vancouver, at C$ 1,206 round-trip. The most popular connection is from Toronto to Colombo, while KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as C$ 1,536 in the last 5 days.

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

    There are 28 km between Colombo downtown and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • 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 round-trip 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Colombo

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Colombo flight deals.
  • Flights to Colombo arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport, which is located 32 kilometers north of Colombo. Colombo is the capital of Sri Lanka, which is famous for its Ceylon tea, spices and surf beaches.
  • Daily flights to Colombo from Canada can be booked through a number of airlines. These include Qatar Airways, Emirates, SWISS, Cathay Pacific and Air Canada.
  • Passengers can spend time browsing through the shops at Colombo airport while you wait for your flight. Select from a wide range of accessories, jewelry, ayurvedic products, batiks and souvenirs.
  • If you want a quick snack on arrival or before you depart, the airport has a few options to keep travelers satisfied. Enjoy a sandwich and a coffee from one of the cafés or have a meal at a fast-food outlet. Passengers will also find a wide range of in-flight snacks available for purchase.
  • Wi-Fi is available in some areas of Colombo airport to help travelers stay connected on their holiday. Charging stations can also be found throughout the terminals to ensure all your devices are topped up. There are a number of mobile communication counters within the airport if you need to purchase a local SIM card.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Colombo

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3655 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.4Crew
7.9Food
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Timeliness seems to be optional. Flight was 30 min late despite not coming from anywhere else prior. Information on flight status boards in the airport continued to show “on time” despite being passed the time it should have left.

6.0 GoodJean-Sebastien, Jul 2026
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Timeliness seems to be optional. Flight was 30 min late despite not coming from anywhere else prior. Information on flight status boards in the airport continued to show “on time” despite being passed the time it should have left.

Very good experience with Emirates. Always i took thid company.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The plane seemed pretty old and the food was not good

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

I was not allowed to upgrade with miles whereas others were. That’s a pity

Everything was good but I think food choices could've been better

Emirates is great for someone like me traveling and on an expired H1B

Cathay has always been great. Even allowed some leniency on my baggage weight. I believe they are also on the more leg room side of airlines.

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

Boarding on any airline is a hot mess. Load your pivilaged passengers, then back to front. Back to front.

The flight experience was good for a long flight over the pole, but it got my wife to the Far East in time.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

We flew economy light. We did not want to check bags and we had free 1 bag, but just had back packs with small personal item. Try as we may could only get bags down to 17lbs each. So we put 2 lbs from one bag into other and checked it. I think if someone has a checked bag allowance and chose not to use it , it would benefit both parties to bump carry on weight up to the next level of 22lbs or 10kgs. Just a thought.

Trip was fine. My only complaint was that when the passenger in front of me reclined her seat (which was, in essence, the whole flight except landing and take-off,) it was uncomfortably claustrophobic for me and very difficult for my husband to get in and out of his window seat. Also uncomfortable to watch the entertainment because the screen was right in your face.

Very friendly and accommodating staff. Food was great. Lots of movies and tv shows to choose from. Highly recommend.

The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The food was great. Lots of movies to choose from as well as tv shows. Highly recommend.

The only problem was my connecting flight to Chiang Mai on Hong Kong express that I booked through Cathay Pacific was canceled and I was never told about it. I was rescheduled on a flight 10 hours later. Very long day at rgr airport in Hing Kong after a 13 hour flight but that's OK, I understand things change but I think I should have been told. I would have prepared myself for a long wait. Great flights all around though. Thank you

checkin and boarding were good. Lounge was pathetic. All empty seats were having reserved tag, was very warm inside the lounge so basically we didnt utilise. The flight was A320, we blocked row 1 in economy assuming leg space will be sufficient. But it was OK, nothing great compared tot he first row of Air Arabia which we took for our trip. The food was horrible, i had the beed fwith mash potatoes. No salt, no spices nothing.

I wish I knew in advance that the connecting flight was by indigo air

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Awesome hospitality, awesome staff, awesome food & awesome travel time. Thanks

My baggage is lost. Flight cancelled, Rebooked ticket through long routes. Mental stress, emotional hurt

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

In spite of placing requests for vegetarian food, I didn’t get it because they ran out of stock. According to crew, only fixed number of vegetarian orders will be carried. Typically, they should have checked and served those who had specifically requested. I was one of those to get the food last.

My Tv don’t work the whole from Doha to New Delhi. Overnight didn’t work from Bos to Doha and had to eat food without light

Nothing I knew what I was getting into ; no complaints when on string budget

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 .

Crew from ground is great but the aircraft is small and last 3 rows luggage section was occupied by crew so no space for travelers. Food was OK

On time and no hassle luggage policy (2 checked in and 1 cabin bag)

It was very relaxing and staff were very quick to attend to any requests.

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

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.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Flight was late from Vancouver to San Francisco but they never announced

Bad, we had 3h delay without clear understanding, which lead to missing my connection flight.

My only issue was the cost of the flight. I paid close to $900, and I’ve never experienced that before. Plus I had to pay for wifi on the flight. Otherwise, everything else was fine.

Delayed twice then cancelled at 02.00 in the morning. Left 300 people to sleep on the terminal floor overnight. Zero communication due to zero Air Canada staff.

Flight was "over subscribed" which is Air Canada speak for "we cancelled the earlier yyc-yvr flight so we now have more bums than seats".

Original flight was canceled by Air Canada and next day they re scheduled and paid by hotel and taxi cost, but it just so tired for waiting and I have some school exam that I couldn't prepare it at all.

Packed very carefully and did a 4 day trip with a 'personal item' only. Much less trouble than a carry on. Only 'entertainment' i need is the flight map. Did not work.

Our family of four were seated separated entirely from one another. We were hopeful to at least be paired up with our children in groups of two. Remember that no food is provided. You will get two beverages and a single Made Good granola bite size bar. Air Canada Bistro menu is available for purchase. Blankets, pillows, and headphones are also available for purchase.

Liked that it wasnt a full flight but we were asked to check carry on luggage as we were told the flight was full so i did, and that was not true. There was tons of empty overhead bins. No entertainment, and only one drinks and snack service when my ladt flight on aircanada in February, Montréal to Victoria had 2 drink service offers in the 5 and a half hour flight. Why only one this time? It felt very "budget" and cheap

Flight attendants are great. Seat was fairly comfortable. WiFi is for a fee unless you happen to enter an Air Canada member number *when booking*. Cannot change this in flight. Vegetarian food was tasty but lacked protein of any kind.

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