Cheap flights from Varanasi to Colombo

Colombo sits near the equator, so daylight changes little across the year and the cheaper month is not about longer days. January is the cheapest month in the listed fares, while October to April is represented in the price calendar. Midweek dates are worth checking first, but December holiday periods can tighten availability before the January dip. Book when the date and fare suit you, rather than chasing a last-minute drop.

Indigo is listed first among the carriers, followed by Air India Charters, Air India and Srilankan Airlines. The listed facts do not say which are low-cost or full-service, or where each one connects, so compare baggage, meals and change rules before booking. Direct flights are not listed for this route, so every itinerary needs at least one connection. A longer layover may be easier if immigration or a terminal change is involved.

Bandaranayike International is Colombo's main airport, so arrivals usually mean longer walks, immigration queues and a clear plan for onward transport. Taxis and pre-booked transfers are the simplest way into the city; buses exist but take longer. Check which terminal your flight uses and where to meet a driver before you land. Keep your passport and arrival details handy until you leave the airport.

Currency

LKR (Rs)

Power sockets

Type D, G · 230 V

Language

Sinhala, Tamil

Emergency number

110, 119

Calling code

+94

Internet domain

.lk, .இலங்கை

Population of Colombo

648 k (2025)

Time zone

UTC+05:30 (Asia/Colombo)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what each fare includes, since baggage and meals may not be covered.
• Confirm Lal Bahadur Shastri is your departure airport, as Varanasi has only one.
• Check connection times and whether tickets are on one booking.
• Check Sri Lanka entry rules for your passport before you pay.
• Compare January with the other months shown, rather than assuming one date is cheapest.