Paris, FranceColombo, Sri Lanka

Flights from Paris to Colombo

Nonstop flights from Paris (CDG) to Colombo (CMB) take about 11h 6m (8,482 km). SriLankan Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $611 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Colombo

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Paris Charles de Gaulle →1 lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresCMB to Colombo: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Paris to Colombo

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

✈ SriLankan Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Paris to Colombo fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Jan 2027, from $414 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $324. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	—	$452 · 1 stop24 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$6118 Nov 2026 · SriLankan Airlines	$324 · 2 stops3 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$74930 Dec 2026 · SriLankan Airlines	$339 · 2 stops31 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$41411 Jan 2027	$386 · 2 stops11 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$43215 Feb 2027	$355 · 3 stops8 Feb 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $324 for November 2026, $339 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 4 of 4 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Paris 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 — Paris to Colombo flights

How long is the flight from Paris to Colombo?

A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to Colombo (CMB) takes about 11h 6m, covering 8,482 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 Paris from Colombo by air?

The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport is 8,482 km (5,270 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Paris to Colombo?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CDG–CMB route include SriLankan Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Paris to Colombo cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CDG–CMB was $611 USD with SriLankan Airlines (nonstop), departing 8 Nov 2026, 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 Paris to Colombo?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $324 one-way, against $452 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Paris to Colombo?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $356 with 3 stops against $611 nonstop, a saving of $255. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from France 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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