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Flight deals from Hong Kong Intl to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 6,612. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.R 2,698 per passenger.Departing Fri, 8 Jan.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Fri, 8 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,698, select.
Colombo.R 2,698 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,698, select.
Colombo.R 2,699 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,699, select.
Colombo.R 2,741 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,741, select.
Colombo.R 2,814 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,814, select.
Colombo.R 2,929 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,929, select.
Colombo.R 2,990 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,990, select.
Colombo.R 3,307 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Feb.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,307, select.
Colombo.R 3,409 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,409, select.
Colombo.R 3,471 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,471, select.
Colombo.R 4,006 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,006, select.
Colombo.R 4,585 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr.One-way flight with HK Express.Outbound indirect flight with HK Express, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,585, select.
Colombo.R 5,994 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Hong Kong Intl on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,994, select.
Colombo.R 6,067 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Hong Kong Intl on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,067, select.
Colombo.R 6,129 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Hong Kong Intl on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,129, select.
Colombo.R 6,159 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound direct flight with Cathay Pacific departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,159, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong Intl to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Hong Kong Intl to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in October.
Apr
from R 4,585
May
from R 2,929
Jun
from R 2,990
Jul
from R 2,741
Aug
from R 3,409
Sep
from R 3,471
Oct
from R 2,698
Nov
from R 2,699
Dec
from R 2,814
Jan
from R 2,698
Feb
from R 3,307
Mar
from R 4,006

Direct flights from Hong Kong Intl to Colombo

Alternative Hong Kong Intl to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Hong Kong Intl 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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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Hong Kong to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,698
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time5 hrs, 39 mins
Most popular airlineCathay Pacific
Average flights per week29

Finding cheap flights from Hong Kong Intl 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 Hong Kong Intl to Colombo is R 6,041. 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.
5 hours and 39 minutes is the average flight time from Hong Kong Intl to Colombo.
Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Finnair fly direct from Hong Kong Intl to Colombo.
As of April 2026, there are 29 flights per week flying from Hong Kong Intl to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong Intl to Colombo is usually July.
If you're flying from Hong Kong Intl 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 R 6,041.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Colombo on Friday, 3 July 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 39 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, AirAsia and Cathay Pacific offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Around 5 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo.

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is two hours 30 minutes behind Hong Kong, where Hong Kong International Airport is located.

  • With six flights a week between the two airports, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route. Board Cathay Pacific's 20:05 flight to get your journey from HKG to CMB underway.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your HKG to Colombo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • Begin your journey at HKG and travel nonstop to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo tickets.

  • Look out for promotions from Cathay Pacific. This carrier operates direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from HKG to Colombo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

  • HKG is around 24 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to HKG:

  • When it comes to Hong Kong International Airport's on-time performance, 73.04% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

  • HKG is located at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.

How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Colombo

  • R 2,698 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo flight. A return ticket right now is R 6,041. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.

  • Score cheap flights from HKG to Colombo by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the best time for bagging a bargain.

  • Organise your trip for October. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the cheapest price across each month.

  • Picking up a cheap flight from HKG to Colombo is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch when a deal gets even better.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.

  • It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're using public transport.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Following your HKG to Colombo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CMB. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:

  • The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and hit the road in a heartbeat.

  • Score the best price by booking your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Plan your trip to Colombo during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • Lock in a Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo plane ticket with a departure in March if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HKG to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Colombo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are a couple of big attractions to put on your Colombo to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've seen Colombo, now it's time to explore other parts of Sri Lanka. Travel around 306 kilometres north to Jaffna to check off its popular sights. From Jaffna Fort to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you want to check out another major destination in Sri Lanka, consider Trincomalee, roughly 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from Hong Kong to Colombo

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