Flights to 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 serving 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 routes to Colombo

The places connected to Colombo on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

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Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Colombo from these popular places requires 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 routes to Colombo not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Colombo non-stop?

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Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Colombo non-stop?

Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Colombo non-stop?

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Which places within 3,000 miles can reach Colombo non-stop?

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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Which places within 4,000 miles can reach Colombo non-stop?

Which places within 5,000 miles can reach Colombo non-stop?

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

Which places within 6,000 miles can reach Colombo non-stop?

Long-haul flights to 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 to 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 to Colombo (CMB) by country

Colombo has nonstop connections with 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). These routes are served 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 connections with 7 airports in China: Shanghai (PVG), Chengdu (TFU), Guangzhou (CAN), Chongqing (CKG), Hong Kong (HKG), Kunming (KMG), and Beijing (PEK). These routes are served 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 connections with 3 airports in United Arab Emirates: Dubai (DXB), Sharjah (SHJ), and Abu Dhabi (AUH). These routes are served 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 connections with 2 airports in Australia: Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD). These routes are served by Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Jetstar, Qantas (Oneworld), and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Australia2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop connections with 2 airports in France: Paris (CDG) and Paris (ORY). These routes are served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), Air Caraibes, French Bee, and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
France2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Maldives: Male (MLE) and Gan (GAN). These routes are served 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 connections with 2 airports in Oman: Salalah (SLL) and Muscat (MCT). These routes are served by Oman Air (Oneworld), OV, and Travel Service Polska.
Oman2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Pakistan: Lahore (LHE) and Karachi (KHI). These routes are served by Flexflight, Malaysia Airlines (Oneworld), and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Pakistan2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Russian Federation: Novosibirsk (OVB) and Moscow (SVO). These routes are served by Aeroflot (SkyTeam) and S7 Airlines.
Russian Federation2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Saudi Arabia: Riyadh (RUH) and Ad Dammam (DMM). These routes are served by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Saudi Arabia2 destinations
Colombo has nonstop connections with 2 airports in Thailand: Bangkok (BKK) and Bangkok (DMK). These routes are served 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 connections with 2 airports in United Kingdom: London (LHR) and London (LGW). These routes are served by Air Canada (Star Alliance), British Airways (Oneworld), and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
United Kingdom2 destinations

Colombo has a nonstop connection with Dhaka (DAC) in Bangladesh, served by Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance), Flexflight, G Switch Works, Servant Air, SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld), and X1.
Bangladesh1 destination
Colombo has a nonstop connection with Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA) in Germany, served by Air Canada (Star Alliance) and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Germany1 destination
Colombo has a nonstop connection with Jakarta (CGK) in Indonesia, served by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Indonesia1 destination
Colombo has a nonstop connection with Tokyo (NRT) in Japan, served by Japan Airlines (Oneworld) and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Japan1 destination
Colombo has a nonstop connection with Kuwait City (KWI) in Kuwait, served by Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, and SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Kuwait1 destination
Colombo has a nonstop connection with Kuala Lumpur (KUL) in Malaysia, served by 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
Colombo has a nonstop connection with Kathmandu (KTM) in Nepal, served by SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld).
Nepal1 destination
Colombo has a nonstop connection with Doha (DOH) in Qatar, served by 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 to 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 to Colombo

Oneworld39 destinations
Star Alliance18 destinations
SkyTeam15 destinations

Award programs that reach Colombo

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Colombo from. 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 to Colombo

Non-stop flights to Colombo from Europe

Aeroflot (SkyTeam) links Colombo nonstop with Moscow (SVO).

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

Air Caraibes links Colombo nonstop with Paris (ORY).

British Airways (Oneworld) links Colombo nonstop with London (LGW).

Edelweiss Air (Star Alliance) links Colombo nonstop with Zurich (ZRH).

French Bee links Colombo nonstop with Paris (ORY).

Lufthansa (Star Alliance) links Colombo nonstop with Zurich (ZRH).

S7 Airlines links Colombo nonstop with Novosibirsk (OVB).

SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) links Colombo nonstop with Frankfurt-am-Main (FRA), Paris (CDG), and London (LHR).

Swiss International Air Lines (Star Alliance) links Colombo nonstop with Zurich (ZRH).

Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance) links Colombo nonstop with Arnavutkoy (IST).

Non-stop flights to Colombo from Oceania

Air Seychelles links Colombo nonstop with Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).

Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) links Colombo nonstop with Melbourne (MEL).

Jetstar links Colombo nonstop with Melbourne (MEL).

Qantas (Oneworld) links Colombo nonstop with Melbourne (MEL).

SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) links Colombo nonstop with Melbourne (MEL) and Sydney (SYD).

Non-stop flights to Colombo from Africa

Air Seychelles links Colombo nonstop with Mahe Island (SEZ).

SriLankan Airlines (Oneworld) links Colombo nonstop with Mahe Island (SEZ).

X1 links Colombo nonstop with Mahe Island (SEZ).

Domestic flights to 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 to Colombo (CMB)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and CMB as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Colombo, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Colombo?

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

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

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