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Cheapest time to fly from Paris to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of January. 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 25 mFlights between Paris and Colombo take, on average, 15 h and 25 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£243Cheapest price for a flight between Paris and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsCharles De Gaulle Airport, Paris Orly Airport, Paris-Beauvais AirportFor flights from Paris to Colombo

Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Paris to Colombo

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

Airlines flying this routeSrilankan AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Paris to Colombo

One-way average Price£928The average price for a flight Paris - Colombo at Opodo is £928, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookFebruaryAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Paris

Airlines that fly from Paris to Colombo

Jet Airways

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Last checked on Sat 07/11

Distance: 5,291 mi

Paris airports

Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)How far from city centre: 14 mi

Paris Orly Airport (ORY)How far from city centre: 9 mi

Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA)How far from city centre: 42 mi

Colombo airports

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

Book your Paris to Colombo flight

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

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £243, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Paris to Colombo takes roughly 10 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Paris–Colombo route

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

Departure airport: Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)
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 Paris to Colombo

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Paris to Colombo?

When you fly from Paris to Colombo the average price is £928. 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 Paris to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Paris to Colombo is 243 £. 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.

When is the best time to book a flight from Paris to Colombo?

The most popular months to book a flight from Paris to Colombo are May, June and February, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Paris to Colombo?

The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Paris depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Paris in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, September and October are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Paris - Colombo.

How long does the flight take to go from Paris to Colombo?

The total flight time between Paris and Colombo is of around 15 h and 25 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,290.88 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 Paris?

While in Paris temperatures can reach an average of 19º 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 5º ºC average in Paris.

Which airports have flights between Paris and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between Paris and Colombo is: Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bandaranaike International Airport(CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Paris to Colombo?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Paris to Colombo are:

Srilankan Airlines.
French Bee.
French Bee.

Etihad Airways

Air India
Oman Air

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