Search Flights from Kathmandu to Colombo

Quick Flight Summary from Kathmandu to Colombo

  • Lowest recent price
    $224
  • Direct flight duration 6 hour 45 min
  • Direct airlines Srilankan Airlines
  • Arrival airports CMB / RML
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Sunday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $357

Cheapest flights from Kathmandu to Colombo

Shortest Flight

Air India

Air India
8 Nov, Sun
Kathmandu – Colombo
6h 45m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air India

Air India
11 Nov, Wed
Kathmandu – Colombo
11h 15m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air India

Air India
7 Nov, Sat
Kathmandu – Colombo
18h 20m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air India

Air India
12 Nov, Thu
Kathmandu – Colombo
9h 45m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
23 Dec, Wed
Kathmandu – Colombo
1d 2h 45m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
9 Nov, Mon
Kathmandu – Colombo
15h 40m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
10 Nov, Tue
Kathmandu – Colombo
14h 15m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
17 Dec, Thu
Kathmandu – Colombo
19h 20m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
21 Dec, Mon
Kathmandu – Colombo
16h 40m
1 stop
KTM–CMB

Last update: 07 November 2026 17:17

Direct flights from Kathmandu to Colombo

Srilankan Airlines

Estimated Prices for Kathmandu to Colombo Flights

Cheapest Day8 November Sunday
Best Price
$224
Average Price
$389
$492
$224
$244
07Sat
Nov
$224
08Sun
$332
09Mon
$332
10Tue
$224
11Wed
$289
12Thu
$492
15Sun
$477
17Tue
$477
18Wed
$477
19Thu
$460
21Sat
$481
22Sun
$480
23Mon
$386
24Tue
$368
25Wed
$368
26Thu
$371
27Fri
$440
28Sat
$371
29Sun
$423
30Mon
$460
01Tue
Dec
$419
02Wed
$416
03Thu
$371
04Fri
$389
05Sat
$432
06Sun
$389
10Thu
$384
15Tue
$375
16Wed
$332
17Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

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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

Today
Saturday
7 Nov
Rain
29°24°
Sunday
8 Nov
Rain
29°23°
Monday
9 Nov
Rain
29°23°
Tuesday
10 Nov
Rain
29°23°
Wednesday
11 Nov
Rain
29°23°

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 straight-line distance between Kathmandu and Colombo is about 2380 km. According to Wingie flight data, there were no direct flights on this route in the last 30 days; the shortest connecting flight took about 6 hour 45 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Kathmandu-Colombo flights is Sunday.
According to Wingie flight data, as of November 2026 only Srilankan Airlines operates direct flights between Kathmandu and Colombo; search for connecting options.

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