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Cheapest time to fly from Faro to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flight Duration15 h and 15 mFlights between Faro and Colombo take, on average, 15 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportFaro AirportWhen flying from Faro to Colombo
Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Faro to Colombo
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Faro to Colombo
One-way average Price£1132The average price for a flight Faro - Colombo at Opodo is £1132, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookSeptemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Faro
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Last checked on Tue 27/10
Distance: 5,809 mi
Faro airports
Faro Airport (FAO)How far from city centre: 1 mi
Colombo airports
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your Faro to Colombo flight

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

Flying non-stop from Faro to Colombo takes roughly 13 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Faro–Colombo route

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

  • Departure airport: Faro Airport (FAO)
  • Arrival airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The weather in Colombo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Colombo, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

  • Highs: up to 32ºC
  • Lows: down to 22ºC
  • Hottest month: April
  • Coldest month: January
  • Driest month: January
  • Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Faro to Colombo

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flights from Faro to Colombo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Faro to Colombo?
When you fly from Faro to Colombo the average price is £1132. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Faro to Colombo at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Faro to Colombo. 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.
When is the best time to book a flight from Faro to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a flight from Faro to Colombo are September, April and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Faro to Colombo?
The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Faro depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Faro in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and March. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, May and June are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Faro - Colombo.
How long does the flight take to go from Faro to Colombo?
The total flight time between Faro and Colombo is of around 15 h and 15 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,808.66 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Faro?
While in Faro temperatures can reach an average of 23º ºC in summer, Colombo can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 12º ºC average in Faro.

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