Non-stop flights from Colombo (CMB)
Colombo Airport (IATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI), also known as Bandaranaike International Airport, is the largest airport in Sri Lanka.It is Sri Lanka's main international airport and serves the area of Colombo.Colombo Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 57 destinations in 26 countries.
At present, there are 7 domestic flights from Colombo.
The longest flight from Colombo CMB is a 5,442 mile (8,758 km) non-stop route to Sydney SYD. This direct flight takes around 10 hours and 15 minutes and is operated by SriLankan Airlines.
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In total there are 33 airlines flying from and to Colombo. Most flights are operated by one of the following carriers:
Popular destinations from Colombo
Below you can find a list of the most popular destinations from Colombo, based on the number of scheduled flights for this month.
Popular destinations with a stopover
Aside from all non-stop destinations listed above, these are popular destinations from Colombo that require a stopover:
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Colombo. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles.
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Destinations from Colombo by flight duration
Discover a variety of destinations from Colombo below, organized by flight duration. This layout allows you to easily identify destinations based on the maximum flight duration you prefer. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
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Long-haul Flights from Colombo
Long-haul flights open up the world, enabling travellers from Colombo to easily reach distant destinations! Proper preparation and awareness of what to expect can transform these long journeys into a smoother and more enjoyable experience.
Flights are usually operated by a wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus A330, A350, and A380, offering fuel efficiency and comfort. On most airlines, you can enjoy complimentary food and beverages in Economy Class, as well as seat-back screens with entertainment systems, and even Wi-Fi. Long-haul flights often involve crossing multiple time zones, leading to potential jet lag. Adjusting your sleep schedule to the destination’s time zone before departure can help minimize jet lag.
Finally, don't forget to bring your travel pillow, eye mask, and noise-canceling headphones to make your flight as comfortable as possible, as you will be on the plane for 7 hours or more!
Explore all long-haul destinations from Colombo (with a flight duration of more than 7 hours) below:
Best time to travel from Colombo
When planning a trip from Colombo, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types.
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of March, you can fly non-stop to 24 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.
🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Colombo, consider these 12 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.
🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Colombo, you have the option to take a direct flight to 10 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The ideal period to visit these destinations is from April to June and again from August to October, although they can be enjoyed year-round.
🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Colombo to 5 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
As you plan your trip, keep in mind that on the Southern Hemisphere the autumn and winter months in this type of destinations tend to be rainier, from March to August. So, if you prefer sunny skies and outdoor activities, it's best to visit during the summer season, from November to February. During this period, temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).
☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Colombo currently offers non-stop flights to 3 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails there with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).
🌺 Subtropical destinations
At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Colombo. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy those destinations north of the equator at any time — with temperatures that often exceed 30°C (86°F). But they are most enjoyable during the dry season, which lasts from late September to November. During this period, the weather is warm and pleasant, with little rainfall since the wet season has ended.
🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Currently, there is only one warm continental destination accessible from Colombo via a direct flight. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.
🥵 Hot Continental destinations
There’s currently just one destination accessible via a direct flight. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.
Business class flights from Colombo
There are 39 airports that have flights from Colombo in Business Class. All airports that offer business class flights from CMB are listed below:
First class flights from Colombo
If you are looking for a luxurious flight, there's a total of 3 destinations to choose from that have First Class flights from CMB.
Intercontinental flights from Colombo
The following is an overview of all non-stop intercontinental flights operating from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
* Please note that there are no direct services between Colombo and the United States, Canada, Southern America, Central America, the Caribbean or Central Asia.
Non-stop flights from Colombo to Europe
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Frankfurt (FRA), year-round flights to London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris (CDG).
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights to Zürich (ZRH).
Aeroflot: seasonal flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to Africa
Air Seychelles is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Colombo to Africa. They fly year-round to Mahé (SEZ).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to the Middle-East / Western Asia
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Kuwait City (KWI), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Riyadh (RUH) and Dubai (DXB).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI) and Al Qaisumah / Hafr Al-Batin (AQI).
Kuwait Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH) and seasonal flights to Muscat (MCT).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Jeddah (JED) and Medina (MED).
Air Arabia: year-round to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
Emirates: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Etihad Airways: year-round to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
FitsAir: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
FlexFlight: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
Flydubai: year-round to Dubai (DXB).
SalamAir: seasonal flights to Muscat (MCT).
Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Istanbul (IST).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to India / South Asia
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) has a significant network of flights from Colombo to India or Southern Asia.
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Dhaka (DAC), Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Hyderabad (HYD), Kochi (COK), Madurai (IXM), Mumbai (BOM), New Delhi (DEL), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Gan Island (GAN), Malé (MLE), Kathmandu (KTM), Karachi (KHI) and Lahore (LHE).
FitsAir: year-round to Dhaka (DAC), seasonal flights to Ahmedabad (AMD), year-round flights to Malé (MLE) and Lahore (LHE).
FlexFlight: year-round to Dhaka (DAC), Malé (MLE) and Lahore (LHE).
Air India (Star Alliance): year-round to Mumbai (BOM) and New Delhi (DEL).
IndiGo Airlines: year-round to Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Hyderabad (HYD), Mumbai (BOM) and seasonal flights to New Delhi (DEL).
Chongqing Airlines: seasonal flights to Malé (MLE).
Emirates: year-round to Malé (MLE).
Flydubai: year-round to Malé (MLE).
Gulf Air: year-round to Malé (MLE).
Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Malé (MLE).
Cinnamon Air: year-round to Batticaloa (BTC), Hatton (NUF), Kandy (KDW), Koggala (KCT), Sigiriya (GIU) and Trincomalee (TRR).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to China
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Guangzhou (CAN).
Air China (Star Alliance): year-round to Chengdu (TFU).
Beijing Capital: seasonal flights to Beijing Daxing (PKX).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Kunming (KMG) and year-round flights to Shanghai (PVG).
Chongqing Airlines: seasonal flights to Chongqing (CKG).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to Japan
SriLankan Airlines is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Colombo to Japan. They fly year-round to Tokyo (NRT).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to East Asia
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Seoul (ICN).
Cathay Pacific (Oneworld): year-round to Hong Kong (HKG).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to South-East Asia
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Jakarta (CGK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Singapore (SIN) and Bangkok (BKK).
AirAsia: year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Batik Air: seasonal flights to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
FitsAir: year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and seasonal flights to Bangkok (BKK).
FlexFlight: year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Kuala Lumpur (KUL).
Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance): year-round to Singapore (SIN).
Thai AirAsia: year-round to Bangkok (Don Muang) (DMK).
Thai Airways (Star Alliance): year-round to Bangkok (BKK).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to Australia / New Zealand / Oceania / the Pacific
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): year-round to Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).
Jetstar: seasonal flights to Melbourne (MEL).
International flights from Colombo
Flights from Colombo to Australia
There are 2 destinations in Australia that have non-stop flights from Colombo.
You can fly non-stop to Melbourne with Jetstar or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to Sydney is SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Australia
Flights from Colombo to Bangladesh
Dhaka is the only destination in Bangladesh with direct flights from Colombo. Non-stop flights to Dhaka are offered by FitsAir, FlexFlight and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Bangladesh
Flights from Colombo to China
In China there are several destinations from Colombo (6 in total).
Direct flights to Beijing Daxing are offered by Beijing Capital. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Chengdu is Air China (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Colombo to Chongqing with Chongqing Airlines. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Guangzhou is SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
To Kunming and Shanghai, you can fly with China Eastern (SkyTeam).
All flights to China
Flights from Colombo to France
In France, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Paris. Direct flights to Paris are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to France
Flights from Colombo to Germany
There is 1 destination in Germany that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Frankfurt. Direct flights to Frankfurt are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in April.
All flights to Germany
Flights from Colombo to Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Hong Kong. Direct flights to Hong Kong are offered by Cathay Pacific (Oneworld).
All flights to Hong Kong
Flights from Colombo to India
India is well-connected to Colombo (CMB) with 10 destinations around the country that have direct flights from Colombo.
Direct flights to Ahmedabad are offered by FitsAir. This route is not operational yet but will start in April.
All direct flights from Colombo to Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad are operated by IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
To Kochi and Madurai, you can fly with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All direct flights from Colombo to Mumbai and New Delhi are operated by Air India (Star Alliance), IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
To Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruchirappalli, you can fly with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to India
Flights from Colombo to Indonesia
Jakarta is the only destination in Indonesia with direct flights from Colombo. Direct flights to Jakarta are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Indonesia
Flights from Colombo to Japan
There is 1 destination in Japan that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Tokyo. Direct flights to Tokyo are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Japan
Flights from Colombo to Kuwait
Kuwait City is the only destination in Kuwait with direct flights from Colombo. Non-stop flights to Kuwait City are offered by Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Kuwait
Flights from Colombo to Malaysia
In Malaysia, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Kuala Lumpur. Airlines that operate direct flights to Kuala Lumpur are AirAsia, Batik Air, FitsAir, FlexFlight, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Malaysia
Flights from Colombo to Maldives
If you are looking for a direct flight from Colombo to Maldives, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Gan Island are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Malé are Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, FitsAir, FlexFlight, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam) and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Maldives
Flights from Colombo to Nepal
There is 1 destination in Nepal that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Kathmandu. Direct flights to Kathmandu are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Nepal
Flights from Colombo to Oman
In Oman, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Muscat. You can fly non-stop to Muscat with Qatar Airways (Oneworld) or SalamAir. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in October.
All flights to Oman
Flights from Colombo to Pakistan
In Pakistan, there are 2 destinations from Colombo.
Direct flights to Karachi are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Non-stop flights to Lahore are offered by FitsAir, FlexFlight and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Pakistan
Flights from Colombo to Qatar
Doha is the only destination in Qatar with direct flights from Colombo. You can fly non-stop to Doha with Qatar Airways (Oneworld) or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Qatar
Flights from Colombo to Russia
There is 1 destination in Russia that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Moscow Sheremetyevo. Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in May.
All flights to Russia
Flights from Colombo to Saudi Arabia
If you are looking for a direct flight from Colombo to Saudi Arabia, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Al Qaisumah / Hafr Al-Batin are offered by Jazeera Airways. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in March 2026.
The only airline with direct flights to Dammam is SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
To Jeddah and Medina, you can fly with Saudi Arabian (SkyTeam).
Direct flights to Riyadh are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Saudi Arabia
Flights from Colombo to Seychelles
Mahé is the only destination in Seychelles with direct flights from Colombo. Direct flights to Mahé are offered by Air Seychelles.
All flights to Seychelles
Flights from Colombo to Singapore
In Singapore, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Singapore. You can fly non-stop to Singapore with Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance) or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to Singapore
Flights from Colombo to South Korea
There is 1 destination in South Korea that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Seoul. Direct flights to Seoul are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to South Korea
Flights from Colombo to Switzerland
In Switzerland, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Zürich. Direct flights to Zürich are offered by Edelweiss Air. This is a seasonal route that starts in March and ends in May.
All flights to Switzerland
Flights from Colombo to Thailand
There are 2 destinations in Thailand that have non-stop flights from Colombo.
Non-stop flights to Bangkok are offered by FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) and Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai AirAsia.
All flights to Thailand
Flights from Colombo to Turkey
Istanbul is the only destination in Turkey with direct flights from Colombo. Direct flights to Istanbul are offered by Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance).
All flights to Turkey
Flights from Colombo to United Arab Emirates
In United Arab Emirates, there are 3 destinations from Colombo.
You can fly non-stop to Abu Dhabi with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi or Etihad Airways.
From Colombo to Dubai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Emirates, FitsAir, FlexFlight, Flydubai and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop from Colombo to Dubai (Sharjah) with Air Arabia.
All flights to United Arab Emirates
Flights from Colombo to United Kingdom
There is 1 destination in United Kingdom that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is London Heathrow. Direct flights to London Heathrow are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All flights to United Kingdom
Domestic flights from Colombo
Flights from Colombo to Sri Lanka
There are several airports within Sri Lanka that have domestic flights departing from Colombo (7 in total).
All direct flights from Colombo to Batticaloa, Hatton, Kandy, Koggala, Sigiriya, Trincomalee and Weerawila are operated by Cinnamon Air.
All flights to Sri Lanka
Alternative airports near Colombo
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Colombo (CMB). The nearest airports to Colombo (CMB) are Hatton (NUF) and Kandy (KDW).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Colombo?
There is 1 airport in Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
What is the best airport to fly from Colombo?
The most convenient airport to fly from Colombo is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
How many airlines fly from Colombo?
There are 33 airlines flying from Colombo to 57 airports around the world, as of March 2026.
Which airlines fly from Colombo?
SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air and FitsAir operate most flights from Colombo. To get a full overview of all operating airlines, please use the airline filter.
Which alliances are flying from Colombo?
Oneworld, Star Alliance and SkyTeam are all flying from Colombo.
How many nonstop flights are there from Colombo?
There are roughly 1,793 flights departing from Colombo every month (or 420 flights each week), to a total of 57 airports worldwide.
What is the official name of Colombo Airport?
The official name of Colombo Airport is Bandaranaike International Airport.
What is the airport code of Colombo Airport?
The airport code of Colombo Airport is CMB.
What are the most popular flights from Colombo?
Dubai, Malé and Chennai are the 3 most popular routes from Colombo. For a complete overview of all flight routes from Colombo, please use our flight map.
How long is the flight from Colombo?
| Colombo to Dubai | 4h 35m |
| Colombo to Malé | 1h 30m |
| Colombo to Chennai | 1h 30m |
| Colombo to Kuala Lumpur | 3h 40m |
| Colombo to Batticaloa | 1h 30m |
