Can I fly direct from Hong Kong to Colombo?

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total options. Historically, about 13% of flights on this route have been direct. For routes involving connections, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

How many hours is the flight from Hong Kong to Colombo?

The direct flight from Hong Kong to Colombo typically takes approximately 5 hours and 50 minutes, covering a distance of 4012 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging about 12 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with direct travel on this route.

Are non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Colombo worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Colombo typically cost about 39% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been $666, while connecting flights have a median price of $480. Direct flights make up approximately 13.2% of the available options. Travelers should weigh the time saved against this price difference when deciding.

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Hong Kong to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Fares for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo typically range from $407–$774, with a median of $613. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When considering cheap flights from Hong Kong to Colombo, the cheapest time to fly is often in November, with a median fare of $266. Other cost-effective months include January, where the median fare is $328, and March, with a median fare of $352.

A typical journey from Hong Kong to Colombo takes about 22h 10m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 13% of recent fares were for direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo, indicating that travelers should generally expect a journey with at least one stop.

The distance between Hong Kong and Colombo is 4012 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the typical journey time and the prevalence of connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Colombo

Regular price: $258 - $529

Prices for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 258 USD and 529 USD. The current lowest deal is 373 USD with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 9 to Oct 23.

now $373

Low $258

High $529

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo is November, with a median price of $266. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $732. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $266

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $732

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

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Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Colombo

Wed, Sep 16

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HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Vietjet Air

$392

$416

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

China Eastern Airlines

$453

$408

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

China Eastern Airlines

$390

$409

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$390

$419

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

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HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$456

$459

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

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HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$401

$430

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$453 → $408

10%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$456 → $459

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

$390 → $409

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$392 → $416

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Hong Kong - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Hong Kong to Colombo are below the typical level at $373.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $266.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 22h 10m

The median flight duration from Hong Kong to Colombo is 22 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 13% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cathay Pacific offers direct flights

Cathay Pacific has offered direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Cheapest

Hong Kong International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$384

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$384

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Mattala Rajapaksa International is the only other designated international airport, capable of handling international traffic.

📍 ~180 km from Colombo (reachable by car, ~2.5 to 3 hours drive).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Historically, the best prices for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are found when booking 7-13 days in advance. During this period, the average price is typically around $451. Booking 0-6 days before departure also shows favorable pricing, with an average of $498. Prices tend to be higher when booking 14-27 days out, averaging $722, or 28-59 days out, averaging $657.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Hong Kong to Colombo is considered to be $407 or less. The median price for this route has been $613. Prices can range, with 75% of observations falling below $774. Travelers aiming for the best value should target prices at or below the $407 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo are November, with a median price of $266, and January, with a median price of $328. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $352. The annual median price for this route is $613, indicating significant savings are possible during these months.

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Hong Kong to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Colombo

Regular price: $258 - $529

Prices for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 258 USD and 529 USD. The current lowest deal is 373 USD with China Eastern Airlines for travel from Oct 9 to Oct 23.

now $373

Low $258

High $529

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

November

Cheapest

Flights from $266

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $732

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Cathay Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Colombo

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Vietjet Air

$392

$416

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

China Eastern Airlines

$453

$408

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

China Eastern Airlines

$390

$409

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$390

$419

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$456

$459

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

HKG - Colombo

Hong Kong (HKG) - Colombo (CMB)

Hong Kong Express Airways

$401

$430

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$453 → $408

10%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$456 → $459

6 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 24

$390 → $409

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$392 → $416

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

Hong Kong - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Hong Kong to Colombo are below the typical level at $373.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $266.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 22h 10m

The median flight duration from Hong Kong to Colombo is 22 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 13% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Cathay Pacific offers direct flights

Cathay Pacific has offered direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Hong Kong International (HKG)

Cheapest

Hong Kong International is a convenient departure airport for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo.

📍 ~29 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$384

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a key arrival point for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$384

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Cheap Flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Today’s best flight deals from Hong Kong to Colombo

Hong Kong to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Colombo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

Hong Kong - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 22h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Cathay Pacific offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Colombo?

What is a good price for a flight from Hong Kong to Colombo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo?

Can I fly direct from Hong Kong to Colombo?

How many hours is the flight from Hong Kong to Colombo?

Are non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Colombo worth the extra cost?

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Hong Kong to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

How much is a round trip from Hong Kong to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

Direct flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Hong Kong to Colombo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Hong Kong to Colombo

Popular Airports to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo

Hong Kong - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in November for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 22h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Cathay Pacific offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

Hong Kong main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

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Dec 08

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

How far in advance should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Colombo?

What is a good price for a flight from Hong Kong to Colombo?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Hong Kong to Colombo?