Q: How long does a flight from Dhaka to Colombo take?

A direct flight to Colombo will take on average 3h 25m to travel the 3,483 km flying distance from Dhaka.

Q: How many flights are there between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Dhaka and land in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 20m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Q: How many flights are there between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Dhaka and land in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 20m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Q: What’s the earliest departure time from Dhaka to Colombo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Dhaka at 02:15 and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 05:10.

Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Dhaka to Colombo, IndiGo or SriLankan Airlines?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dhaka to Colombo are IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of ₹ 30,266 and an overall rating of 6.8, IndiGo is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of ₹ 55,095 and an overall rating of 6.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Dhaka to Colombo take?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight to Colombo will take on average 3h 25m to travel the 3,483 km flying distance from Dhaka.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Dhaka and land in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 20m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 direct flights that take off from Dhaka and land in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 3h 20m. The most common departure time is 02:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Tuesday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday.

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Dhaka at 02:15 and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 05:10.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 14:30 and lands at 17:15.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. They are FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is FitsAir, with the best return deal found costing ₹ 37,697. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FitsAir.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. They are FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is FitsAir, with the best return deal found costing ₹ 37,697. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FitsAir.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dhaka to Colombo flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dhaka to Colombo flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dhaka and Colombo.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Dhaka to Colombo on a daily basis.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost ₹ 30,794 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 46,478 and ₹ 46,192 respectively.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost ₹ 30,794 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 46,478 and ₹ 46,192 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dhaka to Colombo.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Dhaka is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Dhaka with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Dhaka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of ₹ 32,712 for a return.

Question 20

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Chennai (MAA) is the top choice – 85% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Dhaka to Colombo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 21

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Chennai (MAA) often has the shortest stopovers from Dhaka to Colombo, with an average time of 6h 00m.

Question 22

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Dhaka to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Chennai (MAA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 54m.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dhaka and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 26

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Question 27

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of ₹ 38,663, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of ₹ 38,663, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is IndiGo, followed by FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines.

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