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. Colombo Airport has non-stop passenger flights scheduled to 55 destinations in 27 countries.
At present, there are 7 domestic flights from Colombo.
The longest flight from Colombo CMB is a 3,382 mile (5,442 km) non-stop route to Sydney SYD. This direct flight takes around 10 hours and 5 minutes and is operated by SriLankan Airlines.
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In total there are 31 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:
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
There is only one airport that has First Class flights from Colombo, which is Dubai (DXB).
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).
Azur Air: seasonal flights to Moscow Vnukovo (VKO).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to Africa
Air Seychelles: year-round to Mahé (SEZ).
Arkia: seasonal flights 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), Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Dubai (DXB).
Jazeera Airways: seasonal flights to Kuwait City (KWI).
Qatar Airways (Oneworld): year-round to Doha (DOH).
Air Arabia: seasonal flights to Dubai (Sharjah) (SHJ).
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: seasonal flights 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).
Arkia: seasonal flights to Tel Aviv (TLV).
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).
Air India (Star Alliance): year-round to Chennai (MAA) and New Delhi (DEL).
FitsAir: year-round to Chennai (MAA) and Malé (MLE).
FlexFlight: year-round to Chennai (MAA) and Malé (MLE).
IndiGo Airlines: year-round to Bengaluru (BLR), Chennai (MAA), Hyderabad (HYD) and seasonal flights to Mumbai (BOM).
Vistara: seasonal flights to Mumbai (BOM).
Edelweiss Air: seasonal flights to Malé (MLE).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Malé (MLE).
Emirates: year-round to Malé (MLE).
Flydubai: year-round to Malé (MLE).
Gulf Air: year-round to Malé (MLE).
Maldivian: seasonal flights to Malé (MLE).
Cinnamon Air: seasonal flights to Batticaloa (BTC), year-round flights to Kandy (KDW), seasonal flights to Sigiriya (GIU), Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (DWO) and year-round flights to Trincomalee (TRR).
Non-stop flights from Colombo to China
SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld): seasonal flights to Beijing (PEK), year-round flights to Guangzhou (CAN) and seasonal flights to Shanghai (PVG).
Air China (Star Alliance): year-round to Chengdu (TFU).
China Eastern (SkyTeam): seasonal flights to Kunming (KMG) and year-round flights to Shanghai (PVG).
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).
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 is currently the only airline flying non-stop from Colombo to Oceania. They fly year-round to Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).
International flights from Colombo
Flights from Colombo to Australia
There are 2 destinations in Australia that have non-stop flights from Colombo.
To Melbourne and Sydney, you can fly with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Bangladesh
Dhaka is the only destination in Bangladesh with direct flights from Colombo. Direct flights to Dhaka are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to China
If you are looking for a direct flight from Colombo to China, there are 5 destinations to choose from.
Direct flights to Beijing are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld). This is a seasonal route that starts in October and ends in March.
The only airline with direct flights to Chengdu is Air China (Star Alliance).
You can fly non-stop from Colombo to Guangzhou with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
The only airline with direct flights to Kunming is China Eastern (SkyTeam). This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
You can fly non-stop to Shanghai with China Eastern (SkyTeam) or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
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).
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 route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
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).
Flights from Colombo to India
In India there are several destinations from Colombo (9 in total).
You can fly non-stop to Bengaluru with IndiGo Airlines or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
From Colombo to Chennai there are 5 airlines that have direct services, which are Air India (Star Alliance), FitsAir, FlexFlight, IndiGo Airlines and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
You can fly non-stop to Hyderabad with IndiGo Airlines or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
To Kochi and Madurai, you can fly with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Non-stop flights to Mumbai are offered by IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) and Vistara.
You can fly non-stop to New Delhi with Air India (Star Alliance) or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
All direct flights from Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruchirappalli are operated by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
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).
Flights from Colombo to Israel
There is 1 destination in Israel that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Tel Aviv. Direct flights to Tel Aviv are offered by Arkia. This is a seasonal route that starts in May and ends in October.
Flights from Colombo to Japan
Tokyo is the only destination in Japan with direct flights from Colombo. Direct flights to Tokyo are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Kuwait
In Kuwait, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Kuwait City. You can fly non-stop to Kuwait City with Jazeera Airways or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Malaysia
There is 1 destination in Malaysia that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Kuala Lumpur. Non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur are offered by AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld) and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Maldives
In Maldives, there are 2 destinations from Colombo.
Direct flights to Gan Island are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Airlines that operate direct flights to Malé are China Eastern (SkyTeam), Edelweiss Air, Emirates, FitsAir, FlexFlight, Flydubai, Gulf Air, Maldivian and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Nepal
In Nepal, the only destination that has a direct flight from Colombo is Kathmandu. Direct flights to Kathmandu are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Oman
Muscat is the only destination in Oman with direct flights from Colombo. Direct flights to Muscat are offered by SalamAir. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
Flights from Colombo to Pakistan
If you are looking for a direct flight from Colombo to Pakistan, there are 2 destinations to choose from.
To Karachi and Lahore, you can fly with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Qatar
There is 1 destination in Qatar that has a direct connection from Colombo, which is Doha. You can fly non-stop to Doha with Qatar Airways (Oneworld) or SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Russia
There are 2 destinations in Russia that have non-stop flights from Colombo.
Direct flights to Moscow Sheremetyevo are offered by Aeroflot. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
The only airline with direct flights to Moscow Vnukovo is Azur Air. This route has been announced recently, and is not operational yet. It will start in April 2024.
Flights from Colombo to Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia, there are 3 destinations from Colombo.
All direct flights from Colombo to Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh are operated by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Flights from Colombo to Seychelles
Mahé is the only destination in Seychelles with direct flights from Colombo. You can fly non-stop to Mahé with Air Seychelles or Arkia.
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).
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).
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.
Flights from Colombo to Thailand
There are 2 destinations in Thailand that have non-stop flights from Colombo.
You can fly non-stop to Bangkok with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) or Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
The only airline with direct flights to Bangkok (Don Muang) is Thai AirAsia.
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).
Flights from Colombo to United Arab Emirates
If you are looking for a direct flight from Colombo to United Arab Emirates, there are 3 destinations to choose from.
Non-stop flights to Abu Dhabi are offered by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
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. This is a seasonal route that starts in April and ends in October.
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).
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, Jaffna, Kandy, Sigiriya, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Trincomalee and Weerawila are operated by Cinnamon Air.
Alternative airports near Colombo
Below you can find a list of alternative airports to Colombo (CMB). The nearest airports to Colombo (CMB) are Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte (DWO) and Kandy (KDW).
Frequently asked questions - FAQ
How many airports are there in Colombo?
There are 2 airports in Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Diyawanna Oya Airport (DWO).
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 31 airlines flying from Colombo to 55 airports around the world, as of April 2024.
Which airlines fly from Colombo?
SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air and IndiGo Airlines 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 4,069 flights departing from Colombo every month (or 952 flights each week), to a total of 55 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?
Chennai, Dubai and Malé 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 Chennai | 1h 30m |
| Colombo to Dubai | 4h 15m |
| Colombo to Malé | 1h 35m |
| Colombo to Doha | 5h |
| Colombo to Kuala Lumpur | 3h 45m |
