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Flight deals from Karachi Airport to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Karachi Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ₹ 43,071. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.₹ 23,131 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Karachi on Thu, 18 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,131, select.
Colombo.₹ 23,162 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Karachi on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,162, select.
Colombo.₹ 23,974 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Karachi on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 23,974, select.
Colombo.₹ 24,094 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Karachi on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 24,094, select.
Colombo.₹ 24,126 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Karachi on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 24,126, select.
Colombo.₹ 24,311 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Karachi on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 24,311, select.
Colombo.₹ 24,859 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Karachi on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 24,859, select.
Colombo.₹ 35,958 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Apr.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Karachi on Tue, 7 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 35,958, select.
Colombo.₹ 36,006 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Karachi on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 36,006, select.
Colombo.₹ 36,006 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Karachi on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 36,006, select.
Colombo.₹ 36,098 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Karachi on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 36,098, select.
Colombo.₹ 36,326 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Karachi on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 36,326, select.
Colombo.₹ 36,327 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Karachi on Thu, 16 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 36,327, select.
Colombo.₹ 38,456 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Karachi on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,456, select.
Colombo.₹ 38,499 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Karachi on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,499, select.
Colombo.₹ 38,637 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Jan.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Karachi on Thu, 7 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 38,637, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Karachi to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Karachi to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from ₹ 23,162
May
from ₹ 23,974
Jun
from ₹ 23,131
Jul
from ₹ 24,126
Aug
from ₹ 24,094
Sep
from ₹ 24,311
Oct
from ₹ 38,456
Nov
from ₹ 38,499
Dec
from ₹ 24,859
Jan
from ₹ 38,637
Feb
from ₹ 122,088
Mar
from ₹ 122,655

Direct flights from Karachi to Colombo

Alternative Karachi to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Karachi to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kelaniya

10km from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from ₹ 23,131
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Karachi to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 23,247
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Karachi to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Karachi to Colombo is ₹ 41,254. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Karachi to Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines fly direct from Karachi to Colombo.
As of April 2026, there are 11 flights per week flying from Karachi to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Karachi to Colombo is usually June.
If you're flying from Karachi Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 41,254.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Karachi Airport to Colombo on Monday, 1 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 3 hours 30 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct flight from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo.

  • Colombo is 30 minutes ahead of Karachi, where Jinnah International Airport is located. Colombo follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • With four flights a week between the two airports, Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the busiest route. Hop on SriLankan Airlines's 06:55 flight to get your journey from KHI to CMB underway.

  • Give yourself enough time to make your KHI to Colombo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • Begin your trip at KHI and fly nonstop to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). That will be your arrival point when searching for Jinnah International Airport to Colombo tickets.

  • Take to the skies with SriLankan Airlines. This airline offers direct flights from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from KHI to Colombo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

    • Muscat International Airport (MCT)

  • KHI is around 24 kilometres from central Karachi. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near KHI:

  • When it comes to Jinnah International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 73.77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Jinnah International Airport (KHI) to Colombo

  • ₹ 23,131 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Jinnah International Airport to Colombo flight. A return plane ticket starts at ₹ 41,254. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • Book three months before you travel. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from KHI to Colombo.

  • The best month for landing cheap Jinnah International Airport to Colombo tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the biggest savings.

  • Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KHI to Colombo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Find a cheap flight from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Select your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. Following your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.

  • The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near CMB. Settle in and get cosy after your KHI to Colombo flight at one of these perfectly located options:

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.

  • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CMB will help you stay within budget.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Before scheduling your flights from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Colombo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Jinnah International Airport to Colombo plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KHI to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.

More about Colombo

  • Once you've booked your flight from Jinnah International Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Colombo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka you should also see. About 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Karachi to Colombo

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