Flights from Karachi to Colombo

Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Karachi to Colombo

Favourite airline: Etihad Airways
The most popular airline for flights from Karachi to Colombo is Etihad Airways.
Etihad Airways
43 %
Qatar Airways
20 %
flydubai
14 %
Tip: book 6 months before departure
Tip: book flights on this route 6 months before departure and save up to 69 %.
179 days before departure
Favourite connection: via Abu Dhabi
When booking flights from Karachi to Colombo 54 % of travellers prefer to fly via Abu Dhabi.
Route
bookings
1 stopover Abu Dhabi
24h 40min, from £491
54 %
1 stopover Doha
16h 30min, from £493
25 %
1 stopover Sharjah
25h 15min, from £491
14 %

Useful information about the flight from Karachi to Colombo

Colombo, Sri Lanka's beating heart

Colombo is the commercial hub of Sri Lanka, and its largest city. One of the busiest ports in South Asia, Colombo provides visitors with a variety of enjoyable ways to relax.


Highlights of Colombo

Colombo enjoys a tropical climate, making it an attractive year-round destination. It should be noted, however, that there are two rainy seasons (October to January and May to July) which some travellers may wish to avoid. Similarly, those seeking cooler temperatures and less rain could be advised to visit between January and March. Around the full moon in July / August, there is a festival in the Temple of the Tooth (in Kandy, outside Colombo). The relic of Buddha's tooth is paraded around Kandy during a vibrant festival procession.


Know before you go: useful Colombo facts

Importantly, British passport holders are required to have a visa to enter Sri Lanka. Your passport must also be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival. To stay safe, some vaccines are recommended, including: Hepatitis A, typhus, tetanus, rabies and diphtheria. Regarding cultural differences, it is important to be respectful when around statues of Buddha. In particular, tourists in Sri Lanka should be careful not to turn their back on Buddha statues, even when taking photos. Another difference in Sri Lanka is the much lower cost of living. A tasty street food snack can be had for around 100 LKR, whilst a whole evening meal in a restaurant will set you back only approximately 750 LKR.


Get in and get around: Local information

When you arrive at the airport, the simplest way to reach the city is using the Intercity bus no. 187 to the main station. This trip takes around 40 - 60 minutes and costs about 110 LKR. The main station also has connections to other regions (e.g. Kandy). When seeking accommodation, know that a bed in a shared dormitory in a hostel should cost around 1000 LKR, during low season. More upscale rooms can be expected to go for around 5000 LKR. Once you are ready to explore, your best bet is probably to use a metered tuk-tuk. A typical starting price is around 50 LKR, and a journey of 4-5km will cost approximately 200 LKR. If exploring other cities in Sri Lanka, you are advised to book such trains well in advance.

Flight information: Karachi - Colombo

Outbound and return from £490.86
Flight duration min. 03:25
Return flight duration min. 03:30
Distance 2393 km
Flights per week 5
Departure airport Karachi Jinnah (KHI)
Departure country Pakistan
Arrival airport Colombo (CMB)
Destination country Sri Lanka
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