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      Flight deals from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,811. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Colombo.R 3,297 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,297, select.
      Colombo.R 3,473 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with Biman Bangladesh Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,473, select.
      Colombo.R 3,650 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Jun.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wed, 16 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,650, select.
      Colombo.R 3,705 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with Biman Bangladesh Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,705, select.
      Colombo.R 3,752 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,752, select.
      Colombo.R 3,825 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,825, select.
      Colombo.R 4,009 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,009, select.
      Colombo.R 4,171 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,171, select.
      Colombo.R 4,210 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,210, select.
      Colombo.R 4,241 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 May.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thu, 27 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,241, select.
      Colombo.R 5,320 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,320, select.
      Colombo.R 5,436 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with APG Distribution System.Outbound direct flight with APG Distribution System departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,436, select.
      Colombo.R 5,476 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Jan.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Wed, 6 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,476, select.
      Colombo.R 5,487 per passenger.Departing Sun, 22 Nov.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,487, select.
      Colombo.R 5,530 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,530, select.
      Colombo.R 5,745 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,745, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Sep
      from R 3,297
      Oct
      from R 3,752
      Nov
      from R 3,825
      Dec
      from R 3,705
      Jan
      from R 3,473
      Feb
      from R 4,210
      Mar
      from R 4,009
      Apr
      from R 6,203
      May
      from R 4,241
      Jun
      from R 3,650
      Jul
      from R 12,591
      Aug
      from R 12,471

      Direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo

      APG Distribution System
      Ethiopian Airlines
      FitsAir
      Flexflight
      Hahn Air Technologies
      SriLankan Airlines

      Alternative Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo routes

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

      Colombo Ratmalana

      13km from central Colombo
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      Colombo Bandaranayake

      27km from central Colombo
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      from R 3,296
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      Dhaka to Colombo: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 3,297
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time3 hrs, 24 mins
      Most popular airlineFitsAir
      Average flights per week51

      Finding cheap flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.
      The best price we found for a return flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo is R 6,119. 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 24 minutes is the average flight time from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo.
      FitsAir, Hahn Air Technologies and APG Distribution System fly direct from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo.
      As of September 2026, there are 51 flights per week flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo.
      The cheapest month to fly from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo is usually September.
      If you're flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.3 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from R 6,119.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, 29 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 24 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 September, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is August, with temperatures averaging 26°C. The rainiest month is November.
      Currently, IndiGo and FitsAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

      Flying from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Colombo: what you need to know

      • Approximately 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo.

      • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is 30 minutes behind Dhaka, where Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located.

      • With 11 flights a week between the two airports, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route. FitsAir operates the earliest flight at 02:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from DAC to CMB is with FitsAir at 23:59.

      • For a relaxed start to your DAC to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

      • During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.

      • Direct Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo tickets are available for booking. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) will be your arrival point.

      • SriLankan Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo.

      • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for plane tickets from DAC to Colombo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:

        • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

        • Chennai Airport (MAA)

        • Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)

      • Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Dhaka, DAC can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.

      • Planning to catch an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DAC:

      • When it comes to the on-time performance of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, 68.82% of flights complete their journey on time.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Colombo

      • R 3,297 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo flight. A return ticket right now is R 6,119. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

      • Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from DAC to Colombo.

      • The best month for finding cheap Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.

      • There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you when there's an updated deal for cheap flights from DAC to Colombo.

      • Save on your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time 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 grabbing a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.

      • Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

      • Look into staying at a hotel close to RML if you're coming in on a late flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:

      Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

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

      • If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

      • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your DAC to Colombo flight:

      • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

      • Get the lowest price by reserving your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.

      Best time to go to Colombo

      • Plan your trip to Colombo in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.

      • Book a Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

      • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from DAC to Colombo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      More about Colombo

      • After booking your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:

      • All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are essential stops on your Colombo itinerary.

      Explore more of Sri Lanka

      • Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a visit to Jaffna will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

      • If there's time to check out another major stop in Sri Lanka, head for Trincomalee, roughly 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach are the start of reasons to visit.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Dhaka to Colombo

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.