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8713 km

Distance

Weather now

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+28°C

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RML

12km

CMB

28km

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Is Colombo an expensive destination?

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Direct flights to Colombo

We could not found any direct flights to Colombo from London. Perhaps try selecting a different origin or search for direct flights to the whole country (Sri Lanka).

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Airports in Colombo and London

Colombo has 2 airports and London has 9 airports.

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Ratmalana Airport (RML)

12 km from Colombo city center.

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Taxi

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Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

28 km from Colombo city center.

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Taxi

~15 Min.

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Which airport in Colombo is better?

The closest airport to Colombo city center is Ratmalana Airport (RML) with 12 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a taxi from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), trip will take 15 min.

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is usually the main choice for traveling to Colombo. If you want to get to Colombo faster, use the taxi. The trip will take about 15 min.

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Where to stay in Colombo

Find the right accommodation in Colombo with Avionero:

7.5

Renuka City Hotel

328 Galle Road

WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym • Airport shuttle

9.2

Chapelton House

1st Chapel Lane Colombo 6

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Mini Bar

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Hilton Colombo Hotel

2 Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner, Mawatha

WiFi • Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Swimming pool • Fitness Room/Gym

9.0

Mount Lodge Boutique Hotel

69A Hotel Road

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Airport shuttle • Mini Bar

7.7

Cj Villas

29d&b schofield place Marine drive

Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Air Conditioned • Express Check-In/Check-Out

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Colombo guide

Colombo themes

This is what Colombo is known for:

Museums

Surfing

Lake

Historic

Nature

Location

Colombo is located in Sri Lanka, 8713 km away from London:

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Currency and exchange rate

1000 Sri Lankan Rupee equals 2.71 British Pound Sterling. 100 British Pound Sterling equals 36897.96 Sri Lankan Rupee.

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₨ 1,000 = £2.71

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Safety

Colombo typically is a safe place³. Just be careful when crossing a road or using ATMs.

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Air Quality

Colombo generally has a moderate level of air pollution⁴.

Air pollution: moderate

Colombo pros and cons

Planning a trip to Colombo? Check the weather

16 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Colombo looks currently:

Sat, 21 December

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+28°C

Rain

5 m/s

78 %

Sun, 22 December

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+28°C

Rain

5 m/s

76 %

Mon, 23 December

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+28°C

Broken clouds

6 m/s

73 %

Tue, 24 December

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+27°C

Scattered clouds

6 m/s

77 %

Wed, 25 December

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+27°C

Broken clouds

5 m/s

75 %

Thu, 26 December

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+28°C

Rain

7 m/s

71 %

Fri, 27 December

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+28°C

Rain

4 m/s

76 %

Sat, 28 December

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+29°C

Rain

8 m/s

65 %

Sun, 29 December

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+29°C

Rain

9 m/s

69 %

Mon, 30 December

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+28°C

Rain

8 m/s

72 %

Tue, 31 December

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+28°C

Rain

10 m/s

73 %

Wed, 01 January

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+29°C

Rain

9 m/s

69 %

Thu, 02 January

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+27°C

Rain

9 m/s

74 %

Fri, 03 January

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+29°C

Rain

8 m/s

67 %

Sat, 04 January

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+28°C

Broken clouds

8 m/s

67 %

Sun, 05 January

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+28°C

Broken clouds

9 m/s

65 %

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Monthly weather

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FAQ

Flying to Colombo? Here are some useful things to know:

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What airports does Colombo has?

There are 2 of airports in Colombo: Ratmalana Airport, Bandaranaike International Airport. The closest one is Ratmalana Airport which is 12 km away.

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How far is it to fly to Colombo?

A passenger flying direct to Colombo will travel around 8713 km if flying from London.

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How long does it take to travel to Colombo?

You should expect a flight time around if you are flying from London.

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When should I fly to Colombo?

The peak of traveling to Colombo usually comes to , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Colombo is Rain.

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How much does it cost to fly to Colombo?

The following factors could affect the price: seasonality, how early you book, luggage, direct/stopover flight, etc.

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What’s the weather like in Colombo?

On average you could expect +26°C in February to +28°C in March. Currently, it is Rain and +28°C in Colombo.

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Are there any direct flights to Colombo?

No, there are no direct flights to Colombo if you are flying from London.

About Avionero

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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

(1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
(2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
(3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
(4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
(5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 05.11.2024