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Flight deals from Frankfurt to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 1,838. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Colombo.AED 1,191 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 9.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,191, select.
Colombo.AED 1,223 per passenger.Departing Tue, Apr 14.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Apr 14, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,223, select.
Colombo.AED 1,242 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 3.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, May 3, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,242, select.
Colombo.AED 1,576 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 1.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,576, select.
Colombo.AED 1,622 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,622, select.
Colombo.AED 1,639 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 12.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Oct 12, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,639, select.
Colombo.AED 1,719 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 7.One-way flight with SunExpress.Outbound indirect flight with SunExpress, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,719, select.
Colombo.AED 1,800 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 19.One-way flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,800, select.
Colombo.AED 1,846 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 5.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departing from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,846, select.
Colombo.AED 1,863 per passenger.Departing Mon, Feb 1.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Hahn on Mon, Feb 1, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,863, select.
Colombo.AED 2,028 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,028, select.
Colombo.AED 2,028 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departing from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,028, select.
Colombo.AED 2,028 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 23.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departing from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, Aug 23, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,028, select.
Colombo.AED 2,032 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 1.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Hahn on Wed, Jul 1, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,032, select.
Colombo.AED 2,049 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 17.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departing from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, May 17, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,049, select.
Colombo.AED 2,112 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 30.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departing from Frankfurt am Main on Fri, Oct 30, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,112, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Frankfurt to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from AED 2,196
Apr
from AED 1,223
May
from AED 1,242
Jun
from AED 1,191
Jul
from AED 2,032
Aug
from AED 1,622
Sep
from AED 1,576
Oct
from AED 1,639
Nov
from AED 1,800
Dec
from AED 1,719
Jan
from AED 1,846
Feb
from AED 1,863

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Colombo

Alternative Frankfurt to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Frankfurt to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kelaniya

10km from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
Cheapest
from AED 1,191
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Frankfurt to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundAED 1,191
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time10 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Frankfurt to Colombo is AED 1,631. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt to Colombo.
SriLankan Airlines and Air Canada fly direct from Frankfurt to Colombo.
There are 7 flights per week flying from Frankfurt to Colombo, as of March 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Colombo is usually April.
If you're flying from Frankfurt, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the center of Colombo. We've found flights to this airport from AED 1,631.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Colombo on Monday, April 13, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 7 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Colombo is Etihad Airways, and the cheapest airline that flies to Colombo Ratmalana Airport is SriLankan Airlines.

Traveling from Frankfurt to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Get your vacation planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are the main airports in Frankfurt.

  • Come in for landing at Colombo's chief entry point, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • Jump on a direct Frankfurt to Colombo flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 55 minutes.

  • Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route between these two cities. There are four departures a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, the last flight from Frankfurt to Colombo is with SriLankan Airlines at 16:00. Opt for the first FRA to CMB departure operated by SriLankan Airlines at 15:05 to maximize your time in Colombo.

  • Give yourself enough time to get on your Frankfurt to Colombo flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Colombo

  • To secure cheap Frankfurt to Colombo flights, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.

  • The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Frankfurt to Colombo is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Frankfurt to Colombo.

  • Find an affordable Frankfurt to Colombo flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Frankfurt

Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

  • You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Colombo departing from Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Begin your trip at FRA and touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • SriLankan Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Frankfurt to Colombo plane tickets leaving from FRA.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for Frankfurt to Colombo flights leaving from Frankfurt Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Located around 11 kilometers from the center of Frankfurt, FRA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.

  • After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Frankfurt Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Colombo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Frankfurt Airport, data shows 67.47% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • HHN is around 105 kilometers from central Frankfurt. It'll take 1 hour 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours 40 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo? Unwind in a hotel near Frankfurt - Hahn Airport before your trip officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:

  • When it comes to keeping flights on track, Frankfurt - Hahn Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 53%.

Arriving in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The center is roughly 13 kilometers away.

  • Getting to the center on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Frankfurt to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • After your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo has touched down, you can get to the city center in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is approximately 27 kilometers from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car simple. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CMB can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Have a think about your trip dates before locking in your flight from Frankfurt to Frankfurt. The city comes alive in high season, but prices are often higher and attractions can be crowded. Plan your trip to Frankfurt in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.

  • Lock in a Frankfurt to Colombo ticket departing in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap flights from Frankfurt to Colombo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo, browse our range of accommodation options including:

  • Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Colombo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Travel around 18 kilometers south to Moratuwa to tick off its leading attractions. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Jaffna is another favorite destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometers north of Colombo. No journey is complete without dropping by Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

Plan the rest of your trip from Frankfurt to Colombo

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