Cheap flights to Colombo

• Sri Lankan Airlines: SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights to Colombo from London Heathrow.
• Emirates: Emirates serve major UK airports for flights to Colombo.
• Qatar Airways: Qatar Airways flights are available from London to Colombo via Doha.
• Etihad Airways: Etihad Airways also offer one-stop flights from London to Colombo.

Sri Lanka's flag carrier airline - SriLankan Airlines - is the only operator of direct flights to Colombo from the UK. SriLankan Airlines offers non-stop flights from London Heathrow only. These flights are operated on all days of the week. From London Heathrow, as well as other major airports in the UK, connecting flights are available. Connecting flights are offered by Qatar Airways, Emirates, Jet Airways, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific and Air China among others.

• Non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Colombo: 10 hours and 30 minutes.
• Heathrow to Colombo (CMB) one stop: 12 hours and 45 minutes.
• Emirates Flight from London Gatwick to Colombo: 13 hours and 20 minutes.
• Manchester to Colombo flight: 13 hours and 5 minutes.
• Fly from Edinburgh to Colombo: 13 hours and 35 minutes.
• Flight from Birmingham to Colombo: 13 hours and 25 minutes.

Officially known as Bandaranaike International Airport but commonly dubbed as Colombo International Airport, this is the receiving airport for flights from the United Kingdom. It is located at a distance of 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The IATA code for this airport is CMB. With a good number of duty-free shops around, travellers will find themselves happily engaged in hunting for souvenirs. Other conveniences include a cafeteria and a smoking lounge.

January to March is definitely the peak-season in Colombo. The November-December rain spell is gone and it is replaced by lighter winds, lesser humidity and plenty of much-needed sunshine. Visiting Colombo in the beginning of January makes for a good start of the trip. The weather being dry till March, with temperatures around 27 °C, outdoor activities and sightseeing are made more satisfying. March will see monsoon clouds floating in from all directions later on in the month but really still plenty of sunshine going around the whole month. The weather becomes dry and pleasant again during July and August. September rains set in fairly rapidly and travellers cannot be too flexible with this shoulder season.

For many travellers, monsoon always remains a bit of concern. From April to June and September to November, the weather remains wet, humid and mostly cloudy. Price-wise travellers wait for this seasonal rush to end – as prices drop significantly during the low-season. Cheap flights and accommodations can be had during this period. November experiences the most rainfall (more than 16 inches of rain) and October and May follow closely behind. The average temperature does not change much, 27 °C, but due to humidity, the felt temperature is somewhat higher. That said, Colombo is a year-round destination and there is something special going on throughout the year. Be flexible and see Colombo in its different colours.

• Gangaramaya Temple: A ten minute drive from the city centre brings travellers to the Buddhist temple to take in the magnificent view of the temple.
• Beira Lake: One huge mass of silvery waterfront, this is by far the most prized natural attraction in the region.
• National Museum of Colombo: From thrones and crowns to statues and skeletons, this museum houses indigenous artefacts and relics from surrounding countries.
• The Pettah Floating Markets: Down the Pettah neighbourhood, this floating platform is a hub of flea markets, fish stalls and souvenir shops.

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