Search Flights from Cairo to Colombo

Quick Flight Summary from Cairo to Colombo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Direct flight duration 12 hour 40 min
  • Arrival airports CMB / RML

Estimated Prices for Cairo to Colombo Flights

Cheapest Day1 October Thursday
Best Price
A$481
Average Price
A$516
A$793
A$481
A$524
27Sun
Sep
A$495
28Mon
A$496
29Tue
A$499
30Wed
A$481
01Thu
Oct
A$494
02Fri
03Sat
A$793
04Sun
05Mon
06Tue
07Wed
A$481
08Thu
A$495
09Fri
10Sat
11Sun
12Mon
13Tue
14Wed
A$502
15Thu
16Fri
17Sat
A$500
18Sun
19Mon
A$485
20Tue
21Wed
A$481
22Thu
23Fri
A$500
24Sat
25Sun
26Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Cairo City Center

Cairo Intl. Airport

Cairo International Airport is located approximately 22 kilometers from the city center. Many transportation options are available, including:

Taxi

Taxi is the fastest and most comfortable transportation option for traveling to Cairo International Airport from the city center. Make sure that taxis are metered and confirm with the driver before your trip. Also, you can use ride-hailing services as a more convenient alternative.

Hotel Shuttle

Many hotels offer hotel shuttle services to provide transportation to the airport. Make sure to double-check during booking if the hotel provides this service paid or free.

Car Rental

Car rental companies are available across the city center. This is one of the most comfortable options for traveling to the airport from Cairo. Make sure you have a valid international driving permit before renting a car.

Airport Information

Cairo International Airport, located in Heliopolis nearby Cairo, is one of the busiest airports in Africa. Services provided by Cairo International Airport include duty-free shops, local and international fast-food chains and other restaurants, cafes, health services, ATMs, currency exchange offices, and car rental agencies.

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Colombo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Sunday
27 Sep
Clear
30°27°
Monday
28 Sep
Rain
28°24°
Tuesday
29 Sep
Rain
29°24°
Wednesday
30 Sep
Clear
29°24°
Thursday
1 Oct
Clear
30°24°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Cairo-Colombo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Cairo-Colombo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Cairo-Colombo flights, you can use Cairo Intl. Airport, Capital Intl. Airport, Sphinx Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Cairo-Colombo is 5678 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 7 hour.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Cairo-Colombo flights is Sunday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Jazeera Airways starts from approximately A$393.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Gulf Air
A$495
1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / Complimentary Refreshments
Air Arabia
A$472
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm) / Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund
Salam Air
A$494
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Flydubai
A$793
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Etihad Airways
A$485
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Jazeera Airways
A$393
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Paid Change

Last update: 25.09.2026

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