Flights to Colombo
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Colombo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,013 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB, 28 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo Ratmalana International Airport | RML | 13 km (8 mi) | 6,013 ft | 22 ft |
| Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport | CMB | 28 km (17 mi) | 10,991 ft | 30 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 6,013 ft, RML handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 22 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Colombo
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo to Bengaluru | India | 715 km (444 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Colombo to Hyderabad | India | 1,172 km (728 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Colombo to Chennai | India | 686 km (426 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Colombo to Pune | India | 1,442 km (896 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Colombo to Coimbatore | India | 552 km (343 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Colombo to Rasapūdipalem | India | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 2 h 22 min |
| Colombo to Pimpri-Chinchwad | India | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Colombo to Kallakurichi | India | 542 km (337 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Colombo to Madurai | India | 382 km (238 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Colombo to Tirunelveli | India | 311 km (193 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Colombo to Pimpri | India | 1,455 km (904 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Colombo to Vijayawada | India | 1,068 km (664 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Colombo to Visakhapatnam | India | 1,249 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Colombo to Tiruchirappalli | India | 450 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Colombo to Tiruppur | India | 539 km (335 mi) | about 1 h 26 min |
| Colombo to Hubballi | India | 1,067 km (663 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Colombo to Mysuru | India | 692 km (430 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Colombo to Kanayannur | India | 518 km (322 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Colombo to Thiruvananthapuram | India | 363 km (226 mi) | about 1 h 13 min |
| Colombo to Guntur | India | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Colombo to Puducherry | India | 556 km (345 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Colombo to Kochi | India | 517 km (321 mi) | about 1 h 25 min |
| Colombo to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 7,271 km (4,518 mi) | about 10 h 4 min |
| Colombo to Lagos | Nigeria | 8,433 km (5,240 mi) | about 11 h 34 min |
| Colombo to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 2,973 km (1,847 mi) | about 4 h 34 min |
| Colombo to Mumbai | India | 1,545 km (960 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Colombo to Mexico City | Mexico | 17,081 km (10,614 mi) | about 22 h 39 min |
| Colombo to Jakarta | Indonesia | 3,333 km (2,071 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| Colombo to Bogotá | Colombia | 16,850 km (10,470 mi) | about 22 h 21 min |
| Colombo to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 9,259 km (5,754 mi) | about 12 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Colombo?
Colombo Ratmalana International Airport (RML) is the closest large airport at 13 km (8 mi). The others, CMB, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is RML from Colombo city centre?
13 km (8 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Colombo on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.