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 57% 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.

How long does it take to fly to Colombo?

On average, it takes 20h 32m 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 26h.

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

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

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As of July 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.

$429 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 $1,143 to $1,438. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,127.

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2:53 pm - 9:40 am

IAD

CMB

33h 17m

2 stops

3:35 am - 3:40 pm

CMB

IAD

21h 35m

1 stop

$1,127Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Sep 24

3:10 pm - 3:00 am

IAD

CMB

26h 20m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 9:45 am

CMB

IAD

26h 55m

1 stop

$1,128Etihad Airways

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Apr 4

8:05 pm - 1:55 am

IAD

CMB

19h 20m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 4:08 pm

CMB

IAD

31h 08m

2 stops

$1,132Qatar Airways

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 8

2:53 pm - 9:40 am

IAD

CMB

33h 17m

2 stops

8:20 pm - 8:24 pm

CMB

IAD

33h 34m

2 stops

$1,137Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Oct 1

2:35 pm - 8:15 am

IAD

CMB

31h 10m

1 stop

9:35 pm - 9:05 am

CMB

IAD

22h 00m

1 stop

$1,145Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5

1:44 pm - 9:45 am

DCA

CMB

57h 31m

3 stops

4:55 pm - 6:57 pm

CMB

DCA

36h 32m

3 stops

$1,231Gulf Air

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10

4:59 pm - 3:05 am

DCA

CMB

24h 36m

2 stops

3:35 am - 9:13 pm

CMB

DCA

27h 08m

2 stops

$1,263American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 27

2:00 pm - 9:45 am

DCA

CMB

57h 15m

3 stops

4:55 pm - 6:57 pm

CMB

DCA

36h 32m

3 stops

$1,278Gulf Air

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 8

4:20 pm - 12:45 pm

DCA

CMB

34h 55m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 3:40 pm

CMB

DCA

36h 00m

2 stops

$1,334Air Canada

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

4:59 pm - 3:05 am

DCA

CMB

24h 36m

2 stops

3:35 am - 9:13 pm

CMB

DCA

27h 08m

2 stops

$1,336American Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Aug 27

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

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Qatar Airways

Aug 18

IAD2:53 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 17m

2 stops

CMB9:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 24

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,127

Qatar Airways

Nov 10

IAD8:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

19h 20m

1 stop

CMB1:55 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Dec 8

CMB7:30 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 08m

2 stops

IAD4:08 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,132

Qatar Airways

Aug 17

IAD2:53 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 17m

2 stops

CMB9:40 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Oct 1

CMB8:20 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 34m

2 stops

IAD8:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,137

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

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American Airlines

Sep 10

DCA5:18 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

23h 17m

2 stops

CMB2:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 26

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

27h 08m

2 stops

DCA9:13 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,135

American Airlines

Sep 5

DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

24h 36m

2 stops

CMB3:05 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sep 11

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 55m

2 stops

DCA9:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$1,175

American Airlines

Jul 14

IAD11:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

CMB5:45 pmColombo Bandaranaike Intl

Jul 23

CMB3:35 amColombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

IAD3:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,248

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

2:53 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 17m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/24

3:35 am-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$1,127

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/23

3:10 pm-3:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/4

4:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop26h 55m

$1,128

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IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/10

8:05 pm-1:55 am

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

7:30 pm-4:08 pm

2 stops31h 08m

$1,132

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/17

2:53 pm-9:40 am

2 stops33h 17m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/1

8:20 pm-8:24 pm

2 stops33h 34m

$1,137

Washington, D.C.Colombo

IAD - CMB

IADCMB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/20

2:35 pm-8:15 am

1 stop31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/5

9:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop22h 00m

$1,145

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/3

1:44 pm-9:45 am

3 stops57h 31m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/10

4:55 pm-6:57 pm

3 stops36h 32m

$1,231

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/22

4:59 pm-3:05 am

2 stops24h 36m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/27

3:35 am-9:13 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$1,263

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

$1,278

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

4:20 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/5

1:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,334

Washington, D.C.Colombo

DCA - CMB

DCACMB

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/22

4:59 pm-3:05 am

2 stops24h 36m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/27

3:35 am-9:13 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$1,336

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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 $1,100 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 $1,039 on momondo.

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Colombo takes 19h 20m

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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 19h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Colombo?
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As of July 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.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $815	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,476 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,437 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,631 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
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Emirates	PriceFrom $1,242	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,607 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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