On this page, you can find and purchase flight tickets for the route from Phuket to Colombo. The total distance between the cities is 2048 km, and the flight connects the main transport hubs of Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Ticket prices change regularly, so we recommend using the low-price calendar and price trend chart to find the best deals. You can also explore ways to get to the departure airport and transfer options from the arrival airport in advance.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Phuket — Colombo by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 609 in J, and the most expensive are around AED 819 in r. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Phuket → Colombo, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 885 | high | May | AED 559 | low | Sep | AED 582 | low |
| Feb | AED 792 | high | Jun | AED 582 | low | Oct | AED 605 | low |
| Mar | AED 536 | low | Jul | AED 745 | high | Nov | AED 675 | medium |
| Apr | AED 605 | medium | Aug | AED 745 | high | Dec | AED 931 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The highest temperatures in Colombo are recorded in February and March, when the air warms up to 31.6°C. The rainiest period is November, with an average rainfall of 379.63 mm; heavy showers are also common in May and October.
The lowest flight cost was recorded in July, starting AED 574. Prices peak in December, when ticket costs rise to AED 773, as well as during the spring period in March.
January is considered a great time to travel: this month sees moderate rainfall, and the ticket price starts AED 609. It is better to avoid the period from May to September due to a very high probability of prolonged rain.
Air travel between Phuket and Colombo is provided by several international carriers, primarily offering connecting flights. Most flights operate through major regional hubs such as Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur. You can find detailed information about the schedule, available days of the week, and specific airlines in the list below.
Flights Phuket — Colombo depart from Phuket International Airport and arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The approximate travel time for a direct flight over a distance of 2048 km is about 2 hours and 40 minutes. However, most available flights involve a layover, which increases the total travel time to 6–10 hours.
Flights are operated by various international carriers, including regional partners. A current list of airlines operating flights this season is provided below on this page.
All flights from Phuket arrive at Sri Lanka's main international airport — Bandaranaike (CMB), which serves the capital city, Colombo.
The most favorable fares are usually available when booking 1–2 months before the trip. To track the lowest prices, we recommend using the price trend chart on our website.
The cost of travel depends on the season and booking time. You can find the most current offers in the low-price calendar, which is updated in real-time.
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