Flights from Colombo to Kandy

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Kandy

Destination airportVictoria ReservoirFor the route from Colombo to Kandy

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Kandy

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Last checked on Mon 02/11

Distance: 60 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Kandy airports

Book your Colombo to Kandy flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Kandy (Sri Lanka) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Kandy route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The weather in Kandy

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Kandy, temperatures average around 31ºC in the warmest months and roughly 19ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 31ºC
Lows: down to 18ºC
Hottest month: March
Coldest month: January
Driest month: March
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Kandy

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Kandy:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Kandy. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Kandy

How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Kandy at Opodo?

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Colombo to Kandy. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.

How is the weather in Kandy compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Kandy can experience temperatures up to 25º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 24º ºC in Kandy, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.