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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Lisbon Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $974. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Colombo.$707 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 3, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, select.
Colombo.$707 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Tue, Dec 15.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Dec 15, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $707, select.
Colombo.$756 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 8, returning Tue, Dec 22.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Dec 22, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $756, select.
Colombo.$757 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 7, returning Thu, Jan 28.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Thu, Jan 7, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Jan 28, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $757, select.
Colombo.$807 per passenger.Departing Sun, Oct 25, returning Sat, Nov 7.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Sun, Oct 25, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Nov 7, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $807, select.
Colombo.$819 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jun 15, returning Tue, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Lisbon on Mon, Jun 15, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $819, select.
Colombo.$826 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 16, returning Wed, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with Wizz Air and Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departing from Lisbon on Tue, Jun 16, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $826, select.
Colombo.$856 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Tue, Feb 2.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Feb 2, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
Colombo.$856 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jan 22, returning Sat, Feb 6.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Fri, Jan 22, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Feb 6, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
Colombo.$856 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 5, returning Sat, Feb 13.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Fri, Feb 5, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Feb 13, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $856, select.
Colombo.$871 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 14, returning Thu, Oct 29.Round-trip flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departing from Lisbon on Wed, Oct 14, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $871, select.
Colombo.$871 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Iberia and British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Iberia, departing from Lisbon on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $871, select.
Colombo.$882 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 18, returning Thu, Mar 25.Round-trip flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Mon, Jan 18, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, Mar 25, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $882, select.
Colombo.$896 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 1, returning Mon, Feb 1.Round-trip flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $896, select.
Colombo.$896 per passenger.Departing Mon, Mar 1, returning Mon, Mar 15.Round-trip flight with British Airways and Iberia.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Mon, Mar 1, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Iberia, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, Mar 15, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $896, select.
Colombo.$906 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 29, returning Sat, Jan 16.Round-trip flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Lisbon on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departing from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, Jan 16, arriving in Lisbon.Price includes taxes and charges.From $906, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Lisbon to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jun
from $814
Jul
from $968
Aug
from $1,080
Sep
from $933
Oct
from $866
Nov
from $702
Dec
from $751
Jan
from $753
Feb
from $851
Mar
from $891
Apr
from $968
May
from $968

Alternative Lisbon to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Lisbon 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 $707
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Lisbon to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$702
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Lisbon 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 round-trip flight from Lisbon to Colombo is $702. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Lisbon to Colombo. But we found flights with one or more stops from $702.
There are no flights flying from Lisbon to Colombo, as of June 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Lisbon to Colombo is usually November.
If you're flying from Lisbon Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the center of Colombo. We've found flights to this airport from $702.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Lisbon Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Lisbon Airport and Colombo. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 June, the average temperature is usually around 27°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, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon, where Lisbon Portela Airport is located.

  • For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LIS to Colombo flight.

  • Traveling during a popular month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When browsing for plane tickets from LIS to Colombo, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • The journey from central Lisbon to LIS takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near LIS. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% of flights complete their journey on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Colombo

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo flight is $375. The cheapest price for a return flight is $702. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from LIS to Colombo if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from LIS to Colombo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometers from central Colombo. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.

  • If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Consider staying in a hotel near RML if you have a late flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Once your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo has landed, you can get to the city center in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

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

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your LIS to Colombo flight:

  • No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Grab a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Compare offers from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.

  • Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from CMB two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Before you book your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Colombo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while low season brings cheaper hotel deals and fewer crowds.

  • Before locking in your Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo plane ticket, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from LIS to Colombo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

More about Colombo

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Colombo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Colombo:

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

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometers north of Colombo, a visit to Jaffna will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • Trincomalee is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometers north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without seeing Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

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