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Manila Colombo
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Sun, 12 May MNL - CMB
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Train Local, one-way ticket
69% Trains in Colombo are 69% cheaper than in Manila.
Manila £0.42
Colombo £0.13
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
36% A meal in Colombo is 36% cheaper than a meal in Manila.
Manila £4.19
Colombo £2.68
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 376.02 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 2837 miles
Manila airports
Ninoy Aquino (Manila) International Airport (MNL) How far from city centre: 5 miles
Clark International (CRK) How far from city centre: 50 miles
Danilo Atienza (SGL) How far from city centre: 8 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Ratmalana (RML) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Beira Lake (BYV) How far from city centre: 1 miles

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Manila to Colombo change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Manila to Colombo may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Manila to Colombo on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Manila and Colombo, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Manila to Colombo airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Manila to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Manila to Colombo?
The total flight time between Manila and Colombo is of around 07:25 hours on average, considering an average distance of 5,014 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Manila to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Manila to Colombo is 118£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Manila?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.32 GBP, 49% cheaper than Manila, with a fare of 0.63 GBP, while train tickets costs 69% less in Colombo: 0.13 GBP against 0.42 GBP in Manila. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 2.68 GBP in Colombo, 36% less than the 4.19 GBP in Manila. The price of the coffee is around 19% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 1.93 GBP, while in Manila the coffee costs 2.38 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Manila to Colombo?
The most popular months to book a trip from Manila to Colombo are May, December and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Manila to Colombo?
The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Manila depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Manila in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, August and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Manila - Colombo.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Manila to Colombo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Manila. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Colombo compared to Manila?
While in Manila the temperatures can reach an average of 35.49 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Colombo's temperatures can go up to 34.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 ºC in Colombo, compared to the 19.87 ºC average degrees reported in Manila. During the winter period, Manila can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
Airlines with indirect flights from Manila to Colombo are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Manila to Colombo are:
  • Srilankan Airlines, stoping in Kuala Lumpur for 265 minutes minimun.
  • Hahnair, with 140 minutes scale in Jakarta.
  • Hahnair, with 140 minutes scale in Jakarta.
Flight Duration 7 h and 25 m Flights between Manila and Colombo take, on average, 7 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £118 Cheapest price for a flight between Manila and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours
High season December According to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from Manila to Colombo
Airlines flying this route Philippine Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Hahnair Airline(s) with flights between Manila to Colombo

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