How long does it take to fly to Colombo?

On average, it takes 20h 30m to fly from Washington, D.C. to Colombo if you fly out of Washington, D.C. (the most popular airport in Washington, D.C.) and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Colombo). If you’re flying out of Baltimore and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 25h 55m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Gulf Air are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. to Colombo

What airlines fly to Colombo?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo from Washington, D.C. according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Colombo. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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As of June 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo.

How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Colombo.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

The required travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$518 Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo in 2026

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Colombo?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,563 to $1,202. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,035.

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3:10 pm - 3:00 am

IAD

CMB

26h 20m

1 stop

9:50 pm - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

21h 25m

1 stop

$1,035Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 6

3:10 pm - 3:00 am

IAD

CMB

26h 20m

1 stop

10:00 am - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

33h 15m

1 stop

$1,036Etihad Airways

Mon, Jul 27 - Thu, Sep 10

2:35 pm - 8:20 pm

IAD

CMB

19h 15m

1 stop

4:30 pm - 9:05 am

CMB

IAD

27h 05m

1 stop

$1,040Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13

9:00 pm - 2:05 am

IAD

CMB

19h 35m

1 stop

3:25 am - 3:55 pm

CMB

IAD

23h 00m

1 stop

$1,042Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Nov 7

1:30 pm - 7:45 am

IAD

CMB

31h 45m

1 stop

9:15 am - 11:45 am

CMB

IAD

37h 00m

1 stop

$1,053Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 8

8:05 pm - 1:55 am

IAD

CMB

19h 20m

1 stop

4:15 am - 3:55 pm

CMB

IAD

22h 10m

1 stop

$1,054Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

2:00 pm - 9:45 am

DCA

CMB

57h 15m

3 stops

4:55 pm - 6:57 pm

CMB

DCA

36h 32m

3 stops

$1,054Gulf Air

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 8

2:00 pm - 9:45 am

DCA

CMB

57h 15m

2 stops

4:55 pm - 6:57 pm

CMB

DCA

36h 32m

2 stops

$1,056Gulf Air

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 8

4:00 pm - 2:05 am

DCA

CMB

24h 35m

2 stops

3:35 am - 8:16 pm

CMB

DCA

26h 11m

2 stops

$1,095American Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Oct 6

11:54 am - 3:05 am

BWI

CMB

29h 41m

2 stops

3:35 am - 10:22 pm

CMB

BWI

28h 17m

2 stops

$1,464American Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 23

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Etihad Airways flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo

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Etihad Airways

Aug 25

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 20m

1 stop

CMB3:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 6

CMB9:50 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 25m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,035

Etihad Airways

Jul 27

IAD3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

26h 20m

1 stop

CMB3:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 10

CMB10:00 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 15m

1 stop

IAD9:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,036

Etihad Airways

Nov 8

IAD2:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

CMB8:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Nov 13

CMB4:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 05m

1 stop

IAD9:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,040

American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo

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American Airlines

Sep 9

DCA4:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 35m

2 stops

CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 6

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 11m

2 stops

DCA8:16 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,095

American Airlines

Oct 8

DCA3:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 45m

2 stops

CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 17

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 11m

2 stops

DCA8:16 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,135

American Airlines

Jul 21

DCA3:58 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 37m

2 stops

CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jul 27

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 54m

2 stops

DCA8:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,213

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IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

3:10 pm-3:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/6

9:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

$1,035

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/27

3:10 pm-3:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/10

10:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop33h 15m

$1,036

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/8

2:35 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/13

4:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop27h 05m

$1,040

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/18

9:00 pm-2:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

3:25 am-3:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$1,042

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

1:30 pm-7:45 am

1 stop31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

9:15 am-11:45 am

1 stop37h 00m

$1,053

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Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/9

8:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/12

4:15 am-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/10

2:00 pm-9:45 am

3 stops57h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

4:55 pm-6:57 pm

3 stops36h 32m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/10

2:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops57h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

4:55 pm-6:57 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$1,056

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/9

4:00 pm-2:05 am

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/6

3:35 am-8:16 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,095

BaltimoreColombo

BWI - CMB

BWICMB

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/1

11:54 am-3:05 am

2 stops29h 41m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/23

3:35 am-10:22 pm

2 stops28h 17m

$1,464

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Colombo?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around $575. If you are unable to visit Colombo during the month of September, then departing from Washington, D.C. during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $752.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around $1,092 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from Washington, D.C. for as low as $1,059 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	7h 50m
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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo takes 7h 50m

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How far is Washington, D.C. to Colombo by plane?
Washington, D.C. and Colombo are 8934.1 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 7h 50m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?
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How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Colombo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The required travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $816	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,452 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $855	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,409 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,516 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
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Emirates	PriceFrom $1,361	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,590 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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