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Colombo.501 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan, returning Wed, 4 Feb.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 4 Feb, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 501 €, select.
Colombo.512 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 8 Jan, returning Thu, 22 Jan.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dublin on Thu, 8 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 512 €, select.
Colombo.515 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Nov, returning Mon, 22 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 22 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 515 €, select.
Colombo.518 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 24 Nov.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 24 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 518 €, select.
Colombo.519 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Sun, 14 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 14 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 519 €, select.
Colombo.524 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dublin on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 524 €, select.
Colombo.528 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar, returning Tue, 10 Mar.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Dublin on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 10 Mar, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 528 €, select.
Colombo.539 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Tue, 2 Dec.Return flight with Aer Lingus and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Dublin on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From 539 €, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Colombo

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Colombo.
Jul
from 550 €
Aug
from 612 €
Sep
from 524 €
Oct
from 541 €
Nov
from 518 €
Dec
from 519 €
Jan
from 512 €
Feb
from 548 €
Mar
from 528 €
Apr
from 602 €
May
from 592 €
Jun
from 652 €

Airports in Colombo

Compare routes to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from 501 €.
The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually January.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Ireland and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is 501 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from 501 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Monday, 19 January 2026.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Colombo in July is around 26°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.
Currently, Aer Lingus offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying to Colombo

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found501 €
Cheapest month to flyJanuary

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How to find cheap flights to Colombo

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way flight to Colombo is 217 €. A return plane ticket right now is 501 €.

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  • To pick up cheap tickets to Colombo, book six months before you travel. That's the general recommendation for landing the biggest deals.

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  • Taking an indirect route can help you save, so look for Colombo plane tickets that include a stop. After your results appear, use the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • To find the cheapest month or even day for Colombo flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.

  • Check the weather conditions before you go. March brings the warmest days in Colombo, averaging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).

Travelling to Colombo: what you need to know

  • When organising your Colombo flight, there are a few options for your arrival airport. Touch down at Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) or Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • Fly to your destination without any detours. These are some of the leading airlines offering direct flights to Colombo:

  • After booking your Colombo plane ticket, choose a stay that fits seamlessly into your travel plans. Here's a roundup of comfortable hotels to keep in mind for your visit:

Getting to central Colombo from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • RML, the city's main airport, is about 16 kilometres from central Colombo.

  • If you're taking a cab after your flight to Colombo, it'll take around 40 minutes to get to the centre.

  • The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Whether you're coming in late or simply want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your Colombo flight lands:

Colombo highlights

  • Put these popular sights on your must-visit list after hopping off your flight to Colombo:

    • Gangaramaya Temple

    • Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall

    • Viharamahadevi Park

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