Best Price
Air India
14 Oct, Wed
Kathmandu – Colombo
8h 25m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
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Quick Flight Summary from Kathmandu to Colombo
Key numbers to know before you book
- Lowest recent price $278
- Direct flight duration 7 hour 5 min
- Direct airlines Srilankan Airlines
- Arrival airports CMB / RML
- Best days to book Saturday, Monday
- Average over the last 30 days $299
Cheapest flights from Kathmandu to Colombo
Air India
19 Oct, Mon
Kathmandu – Colombo
7h 5m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
Cheapest Direct Flight
Srilankan Airlines
7 Oct, Wed
Kathmandu – Colombo
3h 35m
Non-stop
KTM–CMB
Air India
19 Sep, Sat
Kathmandu – Colombo
18h 10m
2 stop
KTM–CMB
Air Arabia
15 Oct, Thu
Kathmandu – Colombo
17h 50m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
Air India
16 Oct, Fri
Kathmandu – Colombo
1d 1h 40m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
Air India
8 Oct, Thu
Kathmandu – Colombo
10h 45m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
Air India
13 Oct, Tue
Kathmandu – Colombo
21h 20m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
Air India
23 Sep, Wed
Kathmandu – Colombo
7h 5m
1 stop
KTM–CMB
Last update: 19 September 2026 00:34
Direct flights from Kathmandu to Colombo
Estimated Prices for Kathmandu to Colombo Flights
Cheapest Day10 October Saturday
Best Price
$257
Average Price
$282
$305
$257
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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
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Friday
18 Sep
29°26°
Saturday
19 Sep
28°25°
Sunday
20 Sep
28°24°
Monday
21 Sep
27°25°
Tuesday
22 Sep
28°25°
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Which airports can I use for Kathmandu-Colombo flights?
Which airports can I use for Kathmandu-Colombo flights?
For Kathmandu-Colombo flights, you can use Tribhuvan Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport for arrival.
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Kathmandu-Colombo and how long does the flight take?
How many kilometers is the flight distance from Kathmandu-Colombo and how long does the flight take?
The flight distance between Kathmandu-Colombo is 2380 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 2 hour 50 minutes.
Which day is the most convenient for Kathmandu-Colombo flights?
Which day is the most convenient for Kathmandu-Colombo flights?
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Kathmandu-Colombo flights is Sunday.
Which airlines offer direct flights between Kathmandu-Colombo?
Which airlines offer direct flights between Kathmandu-Colombo?
Srilankan Airlines organizes direct flights between Kathmandu-Colombo.
Kathmandu-Colombo: which airline is better value on this route?
Kathmandu-Colombo: which airline is better value on this route?
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 $257.
| Airline | Price | Standard inclusions |
|---|---|---|
 Air India | $257 | 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 | $336 | 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund |
 Srilankan Airlines | $351 | 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) / Complimentary Refreshments |
Last update: 15.09.2026
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