Flights from Colombo to Trincomalee

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Trincomalee

Destination airportChina BayFor the route from Colombo to Trincomalee

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

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Last checked on Mon 26/10

Distance: 144 mi

Colombo airports

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

Trincomalee airports

Book your Colombo to Trincomalee flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Trincomalee (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–Trincomalee 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 Trincomalee

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Trincomalee, temperatures average around 35ºC in the warmest months and roughly 24ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 35ºC
Lows: down to 24ºC
Hottest month: June
Coldest month: November
Driest month: June
Wettest month: December

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Trincomalee

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

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 Trincomalee. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Trincomalee

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

At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Colombo to Trincomalee. 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 Trincomalee compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Trincomalee can experience temperatures up to 30º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 26º ºC in Trincomalee, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.