Flights from Colombo (CMB)

Last updated: Oct 2, 2026

Bandaranaike International Airport is Sri Lanka's main gateway and the hub of SriLankan Airlines, in Katunayake about 30 kilometers north of Colombo.

Right now there are 61 airports in 30 countries connected to Colombo, 5 of them domestic, with 76 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Colombo's longest nonstop connection is Sydney (SYD), 5,445 miles, offered by Air Seychelles and SriLankan Airlines.

It is the arrival point for the island's tea-country hill stations, the ancient cities of the cultural triangle, and the beaches of the south coast.

Airlines flying from Colombo

SriLankan Airlines37 destinations
Air Seychelles9 destinations
Cinnamon Air7 destinations
Japan Airlines7 destinations
Air Canada6 destinations
Air India6 destinations
Finnair6 destinations
Flexflight6 destinations
X16 destinations
G Switch Works5 destinations

IndiGo5 destinations
Kuwait Airways5 destinations
Malaysia Airlines5 destinations
Qantas5 destinations
Servant Air5 destinations
Ethiopian Airlines4 destinations
KLM4 destinations
Korean Air4 destinations
China Eastern Airlines3 destinations
Oman Air3 destinations

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Popular destinations from Colombo

The places reachable from Colombo on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

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Popular destinations with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop destinations above, these popular places require a connection:

Manama (BAH)Bahrain
Warsaw (WAW)Poland

Information on Points & Miles

Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop destinations from Colombo not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

From Colombo, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

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From Colombo, which places within 1,000 miles can I reach?

From Colombo, which places within 2,000 miles can I reach?

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From Colombo, which places within 3,000 miles can I reach?

Sharjah (SHJ)2,038 mi
Dubai (DXB)2,043 mi
Abu Dhabi (AUH)2,051 mi
Jakarta (CGK)2,062 mi
Doha (DOH)2,244 mi
Chengdu (TFU)2,244 mi
Chongqing (CKG)2,333 mi
Ad Dammam (DMM)2,383 mi

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From Colombo, which places within 4,000 miles can I reach?

From Colombo, which places within 5,000 miles can I reach?

Moscow (SVO)4,085 mi
Tokyo (NRT)4,284 mi
Zurich (ZRH)4,984 mi

From Colombo, which places within 6,000 miles can I reach?

Long-haul flights from Colombo

Long-haul routes are usually flown by a wide-body aircraft, and the cabin you book matters more the longer you are in it — which is also where award points go furthest. These are the non-stop routes from Colombo of 3,000 miles or more.

Sydney (SYD)5,445 mi
London (LHR)5,416 mi
London (LGW)5,403 mi
Paris (ORY)5,278 mi
Paris (CDG)5,271 mi
Melbourne (MEL)5,194 mi
Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA)5,013 mi
Zurich (ZRH)4,984 mi
Tokyo (NRT)4,284 mi
Moscow (SVO)4,085 mi

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Flights from Colombo (CMB) by country

Colombo has nonstop service to 10 airports in India: New Delhi (DEL), Mumbai (BOM), Chennai (MAA), Bangalore (BLR), Cochin (COK), Hyderabad (HYD), Ahmedabad (AMD), Tiruchirappally (TRZ), Madurai (IXM), and Trivandrum (TRV). Flights are offered by Aegean Airlines (Star Alliance), Air France (SkyTeam), Air India (Star Alliance), Air Seychelles, Finnair (Oneworld), Flexflight, G Switch Works, IndiGo, Japan Airlines (Oneworld), KLM (SkyTeam), Korean Air (SkyTeam), Qantas (Oneworld), Servant Air, Singapore Airlines (Star Alliance), SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), and X1.
India10 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 7 airports in China: Shanghai (PVG), Chengdu (TFU), Guangzhou (CAN), Chongqing (CKG), Hong Kong (HKG), Kunming (KMG), and Beijing (PEK). Flights are offered by Air China (Star Alliance), American Airlines (Oneworld), Cathay Pacific (Oneworld), China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Finnair (Oneworld), Qantas (Oneworld), and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
China7 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 3 airports in United Arab Emirates: Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ), and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Flights are offered by 3L, Air Arabia, Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, Alitalia (Star Alliance), Condor, EgyptAir (Star Alliance), Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Etihad Airways, Finnair (Oneworld), Flexflight, flydubai, G Switch Works, Oman Air (Oneworld), Scandinavian Airlines (SkyTeam), Servant Air, SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), and X1.
United Arab Emirates3 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in Australia: Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). Flights are offered by Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld), and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Australia2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in France: Paris (CDG) and Paris (ORY). Flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Caraibes, French Bee, and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
France2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in Maldives: Male (MLE) and Gan (GAN). Flights are offered by Air India (Star Alliance), Air Mauritius, Air Seychelles, China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Flynas, G Switch Works, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines (Oneworld), Korean Air (SkyTeam), Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld), Qatar Airways (Oneworld), Servant Air, SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), and X1.
Maldives2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in Oman: Salalah (SLL) and Muscat (MCT). Flights are offered by Oman Air (Oneworld), OV, and Travel Service Polska.
Oman2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in Pakistan: Lahore (LHE) and Karachi (KHI). Flights are offered by Flexflight, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld), and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Pakistan2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in Russian Federation: Novosibirsk (OVB) and Moscow (SVO). Flights are offered by Aeroflot (SkyTeam) and S7 Airlines.
Russian Federation2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh (RUH) and Ad Dammam (DMM). Flights are offered by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Saudi Arabia2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in Thailand: Bangkok (BKK) and Bangkok (DMK). Flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines (Star Alliance), Finnair (Oneworld), Japan Airlines (Oneworld), Myanmar Airways International, Qantas (Oneworld), SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), Thai AirAsia, and Thai Airways (Star Alliance).
Thailand2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop service to 2 airports in United Kingdom: London (LHR) and London (LGW). Flights are offered by Air Canada (Star Alliance), British Airways (Oneworld), and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
United Kingdom2 destinations

You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Dhaka (DAC) in Bangladesh with Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Flexflight, G Switch Works, Servant Air, SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), and X1.
Bangladesh1 destination
You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA) in Germany with Air Canada (Star Alliance) and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Germany1 destination
You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Jakarta (CGK) in Indonesia with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Indonesia1 destination
You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Tokyo (NRT) in Japan with Japan Airlines (Oneworld) and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Japan1 destination
You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Kuwait City (KWI) in Kuwait with Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Kuwait1 destination
You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia with Air Seychelles, AirAsia, Flexflight, Flyfirefly, Garuda Indonesia (SkyTeam), Japan Airlines (Oneworld), Kuwait Airways, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld), Malindo Airways, Servant Air, SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), and X1.
Malaysia1 destination
You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Kathmandu (KTM) in Nepal with SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Nepal1 destination
You can fly nonstop from Colombo to Doha (DOH) in Qatar with Air Serbia, Alaska Airlines (Oneworld), American Airlines (Oneworld), British Airways (Oneworld), Finnair (Oneworld), Iberia (Oneworld), JetBlue, Kenya Airways (SkyTeam), LATAM Chile, Oman Air (Oneworld), Qatar Airways (Oneworld), Royal Air Maroc (Oneworld), Royal Jordanian (Oneworld), Rwandair, and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Qatar1 destination

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Seasonal and upcoming routes from Colombo

Not flying yet

Moscow (SVO)Oct 4, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
Batticaloa (BTC)Oct 5, 2026 – Mar 17, 2027
London (LGW)Oct 24, 2026 – Mar 27, 2027
Zurich (ZRH)Oct 27, 2026 – May 15, 2027
Paris (ORY)Dec 20, 2026 – May 2, 2027
Novosibirsk (OVB)Dec 20, 2026 – Mar 25, 2027
Beijing (PEK)Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027

Ending before the rest

Salalah (SLL)Through Feb 21, 2027
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)Through Mar 27, 2027

The other 48 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances from Colombo

Oneworld39 destinations
Star Alliance18 destinations
SkyTeam15 destinations

Award programs flying from Colombo

How many of these destinations each program's airlines fly to. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

Alaska Atmos Rewards39 destinations
American Airlines39 destinations
British Airways39 destinations
Cathay Pacific39 destinations
Finnair Plus39 destinations
Iberia Plus39 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer39 destinations
Qatar Airways39 destinations
Aeroplan18 destinations
All Nippon Airways18 destinations

EVA Air Infinity MileageLands18 destinations
LifeMiles18 destinations
Lufthansa Miles & More18 destinations
Singapore KrisFlyer18 destinations
TAP Miles&Go18 destinations
Turkish Miles&Smiles18 destinations
United MileagePlus18 destinations
Club Premier15 destinations
Delta SkyMiles15 destinations
Flying Blue15 destinations

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Intercontinental flights from Colombo

Non-stop flights from Colombo to Europe

Aeroflot (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Colombo to Moscow (SVO).

Air Canada (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Colombo to Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA), Paris (CDG), and London (LHR).

Air Caraibes flies nonstop from Colombo to Paris (ORY).

British Airways (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo to London (LGW).

Edelweiss Air (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Colombo to Zurich (ZRH).

French Bee flies nonstop from Colombo to Paris (ORY).

Lufthansa (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Colombo to Zurich (ZRH).

S7 Airlines flies nonstop from Colombo to Novosibirsk (OVB).

SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo to Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA), Paris (CDG), and London (LHR).

Swiss International Air Lines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Colombo to Zurich (ZRH).

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Colombo to Arnavutkoy (IST).

Non-stop flights from Colombo to Oceania

Air Seychelles flies nonstop from Colombo to Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).

Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Colombo to Melbourne (MEL).

Jetstar flies nonstop from Colombo to Melbourne (MEL).

Qantas (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo to Melbourne (MEL).

SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo to Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).

Non-stop flights from Colombo to Africa

Air Seychelles flies nonstop from Colombo to Mahe Island (SEZ).

SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo to Mahe Island (SEZ).

X1 flies nonstop from Colombo to Mahe Island (SEZ).

Domestic flights from Colombo

Alternative airports near Colombo

Colombo (RML)25 mi / 40 km
Sigiriya (GIU)79 mi / 127 km
Anuradhapura (ACJ)86 mi / 138 km
Galle (KCT)87 mi / 140 km
Polonnaruwa Town (MNH)96 mi / 154 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the official name of airport CMB?

The airport's official name is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code CMB.

What is the airport code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport?

The IATA airport code for Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is CMB. Enter CMB in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

Where is Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)?

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport serves Colombo, Sri Lanka. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to CMB, not just the broader city.

How can I explore flights from Colombo (CMB)?

Open the map with CMB as your departure airport and Anywhere as the destination. You can then narrow the routes by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, nonstop service, and observed award fares.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights from Colombo?

Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service from CMB.

Can I look for award flights from Colombo (CMB)?

Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route from CMB, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

How many places can I reach from Colombo (CMB)?

Current schedule data connects Colombo (CMB) with 61 connected airports in 30 countries. The route list can change as airlines publish new seasons, so the page is rebuilt from the latest available schedule aggregate.

Which airlines fly from Colombo (CMB)?

The current route data includes 76 airlines: 3L, Aegean Airlines, Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, AirAsia, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Chongqing Airlines, Cinnamon Air, Condor, Edelweiss Air, EgyptAir, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Flexflight, flydubai, Flyfirefly, Flynas, French Bee, G Switch Works, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Hahn Air Systems, Iberia, IndiGo, Japan Airlines, Jazeera Airways, JetBlue, Jetstar, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, LATAM Chile, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Airways, Myanmar Airways International, Oman Air, OV, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Rwandair, S7 Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines, Servant Air, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, Travel Service Polska, Turkish Airlines, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Australia, and X1. Use the airline filter to isolate any one of them on the map.

What is the longest nonstop connection from Colombo (CMB)?

The longest nonstop connection currently present in the route data is Sydney (SYD), about 5,445 miles from Colombo. It is offered by Air Seychelles and SriLankan Airlines.

Are there domestic flights from Colombo (CMB)?

Yes. The current route data includes 5 domestic destinations within Sri Lanka. The Domestic flights section highlights named airport links from that set.