How to Reach Colombo from India

Many direct flights operate between Colombo and cities of south India such as Trivandrum, Bengaluru, Chennai and other international airports. From Mumbai and New Delhi, Sri Lankan Airlines operates direct flights to Colombo. Other cities such as Lucknow, Chandigarh and other northern cities have connecting flights to Colombo. These routes are mostly operated by Sri Lankan Airlines, Jet Airways and Air India.

Most frequently searched routes to Colombo

Route Name Distance Time
Kandy to Colombo 123 km 3 Hours
Galle to Colombo 145 Km 2 Hours 13 Mins
Bentota to Colombo 102.8 Km 1 hr 44 mins
Anuradhapura to Colombo 199 Km 3 hr 30 mins
Nuwara Eliya to Colombo 173.3 km 4 hr 45 mins
Negombo to Colombo 37 Km 43 Mins

How to reach Colombo by flight

Colombo doesn't have an international airport of it's own. The main international airport of Sri Lanka is Katunayake, which is just more than an hour north of Colombo. Flights from all over the globe land here, from Europe, US, Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and Australia. The prime carrier is the national airline, Sri Lankan Airlines. Other international airlines such as Qatar, Malaysian, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific also operate the routes.

How to reach Colombo by road

Sri Lanka currently has 3 expressways, with two more expected to be opened by 2017. Of these, 2 run to Colombo, one from the airport, and the other is 128km long and connects Colombo with a few towns.

How to reach Colombo by train

Sri Lanka's railway line hasn't really developed all that much yet. Colombo's railway station is the at Fort, and trains run along the coastline to and from the city, with a few routes also going into the mainland.

How to reach Colombo by bus

Buses are the most popular mode of transport in Sri Lanka. They are by far the most used form of transportation in the country. Lots of buses run to Colombo from nearby villages and cities.

Local transport in Colombo

Colombo is extensively connected by it's vast public bus service. These are run by both private contractors and government bodies. The city is not very well connected by rail, with only a few train stations. The trains and buses however, are very crowded, especially during the peak hours. A lot of auto rickshaws run throughout the city as well.

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Colombo, Sri-Lanka
The Galle Face Green is a beautiful beach park located in Fort Colombo popular for kite flying, fishing, football, beach volleyball, jogging, and relaxing by the beach
The Colombo Lotus Tower is the tallest tower in South Asia, standing at 356 meters.
The Fort area in Colombo is the country's biggest building and the best place to see Colombo's colonial buildings and monuments

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