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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Frankfurt to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ر.ق.‏ 2,339. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,092 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Hahn on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,092, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,136 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with Freebird Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Freebird Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,136, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,140 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Hahn on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,140, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,165 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,165, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,262 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 Jan.One-way flight with AJet.Outbound indirect flight with AJet, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,262, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,278 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,278, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,291 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb.One-way flight with Pegasus Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,291, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,538 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Mar.One-way flight with SKY express.Outbound indirect flight with SKY express, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,538, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,622 per passenger.Departing Sun, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 4 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,622, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,622 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sat, 1 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,622, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,622 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 13 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,622, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,661 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,661, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,690 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,690, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,744 per passenger.Departing Sun, 2 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Sun, 2 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,744, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,756 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,756, select.
Colombo.ر.ق.‏ 1,756 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Frankfurt am Main on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ر.ق.‏ 1,756, 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 November.
Aug
from ر.ق.‏ 1,165
Sep
from ر.ق.‏ 1,136
Oct
from ر.ق.‏ 1,140
Nov
from ر.ق.‏ 1,092
Dec
from ر.ق.‏ 1,278
Jan
from ر.ق.‏ 1,262
Feb
from ر.ق.‏ 1,291
Mar
from ر.ق.‏ 1,538
Apr
from ر.ق.‏ 1,622
May
from ر.ق.‏ 1,622
Jun
from ر.ق.‏ 1,622
Jul
from ر.ق.‏ 1,935

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.

Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
Closest
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
Cheapest
from ر.ق.‏ 1,092
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Frankfurt to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 1,092
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time10 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week11

Finding cheap flights from Frankfurt to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.
The best price we found for a return flight from Frankfurt to Colombo is ر.ق.‏ 2,255. 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 6 minutes is the average flight time from Frankfurt to Colombo.
Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines fly direct from Frankfurt to Colombo.
As of August 2026, there are 15 flights per week flying from Frankfurt to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Frankfurt to Colombo is usually October.
If you're flying from Frankfurt, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.3 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from ر.ق.‏ 2,255.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Frankfurt to Colombo on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 6 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 August, the average temperature is usually around 26°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 Ryanair. And the cheapest airline that flies to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is SriLankan Airlines.

Flying from Frankfurt to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Frankfurt has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Frankfurt to Colombo flying out of Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) or Hahn Airport (HHN).

  • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) is the primary arrival point in Colombo.

  • The average duration of a direct Frankfurt to Colombo flight is 10 hours 5 minutes.

  • Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo four hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt.

  • The most popular route for flights from Frankfurt to Colombo is from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB). You can select from three weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from FRA to CMB is the 15:05 SriLankan Airlines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final scheduled service is at 16:00 with SriLankan Airlines.

  • Allow plenty of time to get on your Frankfurt to Colombo flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a popular month like September? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

How to find the cheapest flights from Frankfurt to Colombo

  • Score cheap Frankfurt to Colombo flights by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • Schedule your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Frankfurt to Colombo. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Colombo is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' Frankfurt to Colombo flights.

Flying from Frankfurt

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)

  • You can book a direct flight from Frankfurt to Colombo jetting off from Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA). Begin your journey at FRA and touch down at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB).

  • Check out the promotions with SriLankan Airlines. This carrier offers direct Frankfurt to Colombo plane tickets out of FRA.

  • Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing Frankfurt to Colombo flights departing from Frankfurt am Main Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Mumbai Airport (BOM)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • Travelling from central Frankfurt to FRA takes around 20 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near Frankfurt am Main Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Frankfurt to Colombo, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:

  • When it comes to Frankfurt am Main Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

Hahn Airport (HHN)

  • On public transport, you can travel from central Frankfurt to HHN in around 2 hours 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 105 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Hahn Airport the day before your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo:

  • Hahn Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 84% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.

Arriving in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.

  • When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near CMB if you have a late flight from Frankfurt to Colombo. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Begin your adventure by picking up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt to explore Colombo and beyond.

  • To secure the lowest price, book your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks in advance of your Frankfurt to Colombo flight.

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • If you're staying in Colombo's centre (or just want to start sightseeing straight away), the city is around 13 kilometres from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML). Look for any visitor information desks for help with directions after hopping off your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo.

  • After your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo, kick back at a hotel close to RML. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

Best time to go to Colombo

  • March is the quietest month for flights from Frankfurt to Colombo, while August is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Colombo based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Frankfurt to Colombo ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Frankfurt to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Frankfurt to Colombo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Mount Lavinia Beach., Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square are highlights which should feature on every Colombo itinerary.

Plan the rest of your trip from Frankfurt to Colombo

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