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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Kolkata Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 268 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Kolkata to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in August.

Kolkata to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found266 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Kolkata to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Kolkata to Colombo is 266 €. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Kolkata to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from 266 €.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Kolkata to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Kolkata to Colombo is usually July.
If you're flying from Kolkata Airport, 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 266 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Kolkata Airport to Colombo on Wednesday, 29 July 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Kolkata Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, IndiGo offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kolkata (the location of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport).

  • Give yourself enough time to make your CCU to Colombo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from CCU to Colombo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)

    • Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)

    • Chennai Airport (MAA)

  • Located around 13 kilometres from central Kolkata, CCU can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.

  • Looking for a hotel close to CCU? If you've booked an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:

  • When it comes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport's on-time performance, 75.9% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Colombo

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo flight is 126 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 266 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from CCU to Colombo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.

  • Scoring cheap tickets from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to get the lowest fares across every month and walk away with an incredible deal.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CCU to Colombo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to the centre of Colombo takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • After your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your CCU to Colombo flight:

  • The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be off and running.

  • Get exactly what you want. Booking your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means better prices and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Travel to Colombo during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

  • Lock in a Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo plane ticket with a departure in March to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from CCU to Colombo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Colombo

  • After booking your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are must-do's during your Colombo adventure.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • Trincomalee is another must-experience destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without dropping by Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

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