Air tickets Almaty — Colombo

Want to buy cheap flights from Almaty to Colombo? On the Freedom Travel website and app you can find a suitable flight, compare offers from different airlines, book your seat and pay for the ticket online by card.

This page brings together the essentials for the route: distance and travel time, connection options, which airlines serve Almaty to Colombo, what the fare depends on, plus details about the arrival airport and what to see in Colombo.

General information about flights between Almaty and Colombo

The distance between Almaty and Colombo is about 4,000 km. There is no non-stop service, so the trip involves a connection: the shortest itineraries take around 7 hours in the air, layover time excluded. Colombo is just 30 minutes ahead of Almaty, so there is virtually no jet lag. Kazakhstan citizens can enter Sri Lanka with an electronic travel authorisation (ETA / eVisa) issued online; check the current requirements before you travel. The route is popular with travellers heading for the ocean beaches, the tea plantations and the Ayurvedic resorts.

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Flight schedule Almaty — Colombo

There are no non-stop flights between Almaty and Colombo, so every option involves one connection. The fastest routing is via Delhi, at roughly 7 hours of flying time in total. Itineraries via Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Doha, Kuwait and Istanbul are also available; the Istanbul option is the longest at around 14 hours 20 minutes.

Schedules and the number of flights vary by day of the week and by season, so it is easiest to check the current departure dates and times in the Freedom Travel search. Fares are dynamic and depend on how full each flight is.

How much does a flight from Almaty to Colombo cost

The fare depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, the connection you choose and how far in advance you book. There is no fixed price on this route — it is recalculated daily. The Freedom Travel search shows the exact amount including all fees, and lets you pay online by card.

Which airlines fly the Almaty — Colombo route

• flydubai — operates the Dubai — Colombo leg
• Air Arabia — operates one of the legs (via Sharjah)
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi — operates one of the legs (via Abu Dhabi)
• SalamAir — operates one of the legs (via Muscat)
• Qatar Airways — operates both legs: Almaty — Doha and Doha — Colombo
• Jazeera Airways — operates one of the legs (via Kuwait)
• Turkish Airlines — operates the Istanbul — Colombo leg

The full list of airlines and possible flight combinations for your chosen dates is shown in the Freedom Travel search.

How to get from Almaty to Colombo: travel options

There is no non-stop flight between Almaty and Colombo, so the journey consists of two flights with one change of plane.

The quickest routings go via Delhi or through the Gulf airports — Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Doha. A connection in Istanbul has convenient timings but makes the trip noticeably longer. A two-stop combination is worth considering only if it is significantly cheaper.

Compare the offers not only by price but also by total travel time and layover length: an overnight connection at a comfortable hub is often a better deal than the cheapest ticket with an almost day-long wait.

Please note: if you fly with a connection, check in advance whether you need a transit visa in the country where you change planes.

Find return flights from Colombo to Almaty

Colombo airport

Flights arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), about 32 km north of Colombo near the town of Katunayake. Airport buses and taxis run into the city, and an expressway links the airport to the centre.

What to see in Colombo

The largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, set on the shore of the Indian Ocean. It combines colonial heritage, Buddhist temples and modern districts.

• Fort district — the historic business centre with colonial architecture
• Gangaramaya Temple — one of the most important Buddhist temples in the city
• Galle Face Green — a spacious seafront promenade
• Colombo National Museum — the country largest museum, with a rich historical collection
• Red Mosque (Jami Ul-Alfar) — a striking red-and-white striped mosque in the Pettah quarter

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