Search Flights from Kathmandu to Colombo

Quick Flight Summary from Kathmandu to Colombo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $280
  • Direct flight duration 7 hour 5 min
  • Direct airlines Srilankan Airlines
  • Arrival airports CMB / RML
  • Best days to book Monday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $316

Cheapest flights from Kathmandu to Colombo

Best Price

Air India

Air India
14 Oct, Wed
Kathmandu – Colombo
8h 25m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$248

Air India

Air India
19 Oct, Mon
Kathmandu – Colombo
7h 5m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$248
Cheapest Direct Flight

Srilankan Airlines

Srilankan Airlines
7 Oct, Wed
Kathmandu – Colombo
3h 35m
Non-stop
KTM–CMB
$254

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
15 Oct, Thu
Kathmandu – Colombo
17h 50m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$261

Air India

Air India
16 Oct, Fri
Kathmandu – Colombo
1d 1h 40m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$261

Air India

Air India
4 Oct, Sun
Kathmandu – Colombo
19h 10m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$280

Air India

Air India
10 Oct, Sat
Kathmandu – Colombo
19h 10m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$280

Air India

Air India
11 Oct, Sun
Kathmandu – Colombo
8h 45m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$280

Air India

Air India
9 Oct, Fri
Kathmandu – Colombo
10h 45m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
$282

Last update: 21 September 2026 02:37

Direct flights from Kathmandu to Colombo

Srilankan Airlines

Estimated Prices for Kathmandu to Colombo Flights

Cheapest Day4 October Sunday
Best Price
$254
Average Price
$282
$329
$254
21Mon
Sep
$290
22Tue
$292
23Wed
$294
24Thu
$305
25Fri
$292
26Sat
$292
27Sun
$305
28Mon
$329
29Tue
$292
30Wed
$294
01Thu
Oct
$294
02Fri
03Sat
$254
04Sun
$267
05Mon
06Tue
$267
07Wed
08Thu
$261
09Fri
$254
10Sat
$254
11Sun
12Mon
13Tue
14Wed
$268
15Thu
16Fri
17Sat
18Sun
$254
19Mon
20Tue

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Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Kathmandu City Center

Tribhuvan Intl. Airport

To reach Tribhuvan International Airport from Kathmandu city center, you can rent a taxi or use the airport shuttle service. If you have rented a car for your travel, you can use the same vehicle for transport to the airport and deliver it at the airport. If your hotel has an airport shuttle service, you can make use of this service by making a reservation in advance.

Taxi

It is possible to easily find a taxi in Kathmandu city center. If you ask for it your hotel would arrange a taxi for you to be in front of the hotel at the time you checkout. Although it depends on the traffic intensity, it takes about 15 minutes to reach the airport from the city center under normal conditions.

Shuttle

Airport shuttle services depart from several different points of the city center. Your closest shuttle service stop and times can be found at your hotel.

Hotel Service

Some hotels in the city offer airport shuttle services to their customers. If you have booked in advance, the hotel shuttle can pick you up when you ask for and take you to the airport within 15 minutes.

Car Rental

In the city center you can see the offices of many car rental companies. You can also easily reach the airport by means of this transportation which will make your travel easier. To get to Tribhuvan International Airport from the city center, you have to enter the Ring Road and follow the airport signs. Remember that you must have an international driver's license before you can drive in Kathmandu. If your driver's license is not valid, but you want to have a travel with a private vehicle, you can also rent a car with a driver.

Airport Information

Tribhuvan International Airport is the only international airport from where Kathmandu’s, as well as whole Nepal's international flights are made. The airport which is located in the Kathmandu Valley, between mountains, serves with an airstrip that is hard to land, often causing the planes to circulate around the valley again before landing.

The airport, which has been operating since 1949, is about 6 kilometers from the city center of Kathmandu. The airport has all the basic services such as post office, first aid center, foreign exchange office, and cash dispenser.

There is also a souvenir shop, a few small eating areas and a CIP Lounge for passengers who do not want to give up comfort. You can also use the free Wi-Fi service throughout Tribhuvan International Airport.

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Colombo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Monday
21 Sep
Rain
29°25°
Tuesday
22 Sep
Rain
29°25°
Wednesday
23 Sep
Rain
28°25°
Thursday
24 Sep
Rain
27°25°
Friday
25 Sep
Rain
29°25°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Kathmandu-Colombo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Kathmandu-Colombo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Kathmandu-Colombo flights, you can use Tribhuvan Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Kathmandu-Colombo is 2380 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 50 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Kathmandu-Colombo flights is Friday.
Srilankan Airlines organizes direct flights between Kathmandu-Colombo.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Air India starts from approximately $254.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air India
$254
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours)
Air Arabia
$340
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund

Last update: 20.09.2026

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