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✈️ Cheap flights from Singapore to Colombo
Compare Singapore – Colombo fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 2,749 km and takes around 4 h 00 min nonstop.
📏 Distance2,749 km (1,708 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 4 h 00 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceColombo is 2.5 hours behind Singapore
🛫 AirportsSIN → CMB
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $300
📅 Cheapest months to fly Singapore → Colombo
- $418Oct 26
- $300Nov 26
- $409Dec 26
- $395Apr 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Sri Lanka
Best: December to March – dry and sunny on the west and south coasts and in the hill country, ideal for beaches and sightseeing.
Shoulder season: April and September to November – warmer or more changeable weather but fewer crowds; the east coast is at its best from May to September.
Weather by month in Colombo
- 31°Jan⛅
- 31°Feb⛅
- 32°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 30°Jun🌧
- 30°Jul⛅
- 30°Aug⛅
- 30°Sep🌧
- 30°Oct🌧
- 30°Nov🌧
- 30°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb Sigiriya – Scale the giant rock fortress past ancient frescoes and lion's paws to a summit palace with sweeping jungle views.
- Ride the hill-country train – Hang out of the open door as the train winds past waterfalls and tea estates between Kandy and Ella.
- Safari in Yala – Scan the scrubland for leopards, sloth bears, elephants and crocodiles in Sri Lanka's most famous park.
- Walk Galle Fort – Stroll the ramparts of a Dutch-era fort town at sunset, past boutiques, churches and a lighthouse.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackCarry-on only
Travel with one cabin bag and you skip baggage fees, check-in queues and the risk of lost luggage.
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Singapore to Colombo flights: questions
How long is the flight from Singapore to Colombo?
A nonstop flight from Singapore to Colombo takes about 4 h 00 min for the 2,749 km (1,708 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Colombo from Singapore?
Colombo is about 2,749 km (1,708 miles) from Singapore as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Singapore and Colombo?
Right now Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Singapore. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Singapore to Colombo?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $300. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Singapore and Colombo?
From Singapore: Singapore Changi (SIN). In Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo (CMB).
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
It depends on your passport – see our Sri Lanka visa & entry guide.
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