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✈️ Cheap flights from Paris to Colombo
Compare Paris – Colombo fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 8,482 km and takes around 10 h 55 min nonstop.
📏 Distance8,482 km (5,270 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 10 h 55 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceColombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Paris
🛫 AirportsCDG, ORY, BVA → CMB
💸 Cheapest monthJun 2027 – from $618
📅 Cheapest months to fly Paris → Colombo
- $660Nov 26
- $797Dec 26
- $712Jan 27
- $635Feb 27
- $637Mar 27
- $645May 27
- $618Jun 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
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- 31°Feb⛅
- 32°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 30°Jun🌧
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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 hackSet price alerts, then wait
Turn on fare alerts for your route instead of checking every day – prices move up and down, alerts catch the dips.
Flights hackBook the long-haul as a stopover
Many airlines let you stop in their hub city for a few days at no extra fare – two trips for the price of one.
Paris to Colombo flights: questions
How long is the flight from Paris to Colombo?
A nonstop flight from Paris to Colombo takes about 10 h 55 min for the 8,482 km (5,270 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Colombo from Paris?
Colombo is about 8,482 km (5,270 miles) from Paris as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Paris and Colombo?
Right now Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Paris. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Paris to Colombo?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jun 2027, from about $618. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Paris and Colombo?
From Paris: Charles de Gaulle Intl (CDG), Paris-Orly (ORY), Beauvais-Tillé airport (BVA). 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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