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Flights from Moscow to Colombo

Nonstop flights from Moscow (SVO) to Colombo (CMB) take about 8h 43m (6,576 km). Aeroflot flies it. Lowest fare seen: $453 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Moscow to Colombo

Carriers on SVO–CMB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Aeroflotnonstop fare seen

Moscow to Colombo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Mar 2027, from $459 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $287. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$62431 Oct 2026 · Aeroflot$334 · 1 stop30 Oct 2026
Nov 2026$4995 Nov 2026 · Aeroflot$287 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$5603 Dec 2026 · Aeroflot$374 · 1 stop7 Dec 2026
Jan 2027$55821 Jan 2027 · Aeroflot$355 · 1 stop25 Jan 2027
Feb 2027$5669 Feb 2027 · Aeroflot$356 · 1 stop9 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$45918 Mar 2027 · Aeroflot$353 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027
Apr 2027—$353 · 1 stop21 Apr 2027
May 2027—$355 · 1 stop17 May 2027
Jun 2027—$395 · 1 stop15 Jun 2027
Jul 2027—$396 · 1 stop5 Jul 2027
Aug 2027—$398 · 1 stop29 Aug 2027
Sept 2027—$363 · 1 stop24 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $287 in November 2026, against $353 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Moscow to Colombo, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Colombo

Based on weather and travel conditions in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka has two coasts with opposite monsoon patterns. West coast (Colombo, Galle) is best Dec–March; east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) is best June–September.

Peak season: December – March (west), June – September (east)

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Frequently asked questions — Moscow to Colombo flights

How long is the flight from Moscow to Colombo?
A nonstop flight from Moscow (SVO) to Colombo (CMB) takes about 8h 43m, covering 6,576 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Moscow from Colombo by air?
The great-circle distance between Sheremetyevo International Airport and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 6,576 km (4,086 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Moscow to Colombo?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the SVO–CMB route include Aeroflot. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Moscow to Colombo cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on SVO–CMB was $453 USD with Aeroflot (nonstop), departing 18 Mar 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Moscow to Colombo?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $287 one-way, against $398 for August 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Moscow to Colombo?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $353 with one stop against $453 nonstop, a saving of $100. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Russia to Sri Lanka?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Sri Lanka visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Colombo?
Sri Lanka has two coasts with opposite monsoon patterns. West coast (Colombo, Galle) is best Dec–March; east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) is best June–September.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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