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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 688 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.688 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 19 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 688 €, select.
Colombo.688 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 688 €, select.
Colombo.689 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 689 €, select.
Colombo.712 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Tue, 14 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 712 €, select.
Colombo.736 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 736 €, select.
Colombo.736 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 736 €, select.
Colombo.763 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 763 €, select.
Colombo.822 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 822 €, select.
Colombo.834 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar, returning Tue, 24 Mar.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 834 €, select.
Colombo.848 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 848 €, select.
Colombo.882 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Tue, 28 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 882 €, select.
Colombo.887 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 887 €, select.
Colombo.921 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 921 €, select.
Colombo.934 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Sun, 29 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 934 €, select.
Colombo.990 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 990 €, select.
Colombo.992 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From 992 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 834 €
Apr
from 688 €
May
from 736 €
Jun
from 1.109 €
Jul
from 1.099 €
Aug
from 990 €
Sep
from 822 €
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Nov
from 934 €
Dec
from 887 €
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Washington D.C. to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found688 €
Cheapest month to flyApril

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Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake is 688 €. 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 Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one stop from 688 €.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Tuesday, 7 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington D.C. and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. 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 Bandaranayake 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.
The cheapest airline that flies to Colombo Bandaranayake is Etihad Airways .

Travelling from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know

  • When planning your flight from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), there's a good selection of airports you can jet off from. Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are Washington DC's main options.

  • Colombo is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC. Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to CMB, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

  • Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Ronald Reagan National Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • 76.44% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan National Airport reach their destination on time.

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • You can reach IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.

  • Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to CMB flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:

  • As far as flight punctuality goes, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74.39%.

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • When booking your plane ticket from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) out of Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the most popular connection points on this route.

  • The trip to BWI from central Washington DC is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 50 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Skip the rush on your departure day — stay close to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport flight:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights land without delays. At BWI, that figure is 77.13%.

About Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • The centre of Colombo is roughly 27 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Right now, 373 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 688 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • To pick up cheap flights from Washington DC to CMB, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.

  • If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport ticket.

  • Save time looking for cheap plane tickets from Washington DC to CMB by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Think about your travel style when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Colombo. August is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be perfect if you're after more action.

  • Book a Washington DC to CMB plane ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

  • After booking your flight from Washington DC to Bandaranaike International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • There are plenty of terrific things to do in Colombo when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Mt Lavinia Beach followed by Elephant House and Sri Gangaramaya.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Trincomalee is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 209 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Uppuveli.

  • Kalmunai is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 209 kilometres east of Colombo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque), Green Field Aasath Park and Iyanar Kovil.

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