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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $430. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.$405 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $405, select.

Colombo.$407 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 8 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Jun, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $407, select.

Colombo.$409 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Feb, returning Wed, 24 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 17 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 24 Feb, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.

Colombo.$411 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Mon, 18 Jan.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.

Colombo.$411 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Jul, returning Sat, 17 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 9 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 17 Jul, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.

Colombo.$411 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 May, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.

Colombo.$411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $411, select.

Colombo.$413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $413, select.

Colombo.$415 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $415, select.

Colombo.$419 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 Oct, returning Sat, 24 Oct.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.

Colombo.$422 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $422, select.

Colombo.$424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan, returning Thu, 18 Feb.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.

Colombo.$424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.

Colombo.$424 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Mar, returning Tue, 23 Mar.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 18 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.

Colombo.$428 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $428, select.

Colombo.$429 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Jan, returning Sat, 23 Jan.Return flight with VietJet Air.Outbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 19 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with VietJet Air departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 23 Jan, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Alternative Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo

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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo

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Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$405
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	5 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airline	VietJet Air
Average flights per week	18

Finding cheap flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Colombo?

There are 2 airports in Colombo: Colombo Ratmalana and Colombo Bandaranayake.

How much are return flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo is $405. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo?

5 hours and 12 minutes is the average flight time from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo.

Which airlines fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo?

VietJet Air, Hahn Air Systems and Vietnam Airlines fly direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo.

How many flights are there a week from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo?

As of August 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Colombo is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Colombo?

If you're flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.3 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from $405.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Colombo?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo with?

Currently, AirAsia and VietJet Air offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Colombo: what you need to know

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is located in Ho Chi Minh City. Following the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is one hour 30 minutes behind Ho Chi Minh City.
For a relaxed start to your SGN to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from SGN to Colombo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Changi International Airport (SIN)
SGN is around 5 kilometres from central Ho Chi Minh City. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near SGN. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo or don't want departure day to feel hectic, these hotels are a convenient choice:
Of the departures from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 66.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Colombo

$163 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $405. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SGN to Colombo, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Finding cheap tickets from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to get the best prices throughout the month and score an incredible deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SGN to Colombo by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel close to RML if you have a late flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Once your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to CMB. Unwind and get cosy after your SGN to Colombo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The quickest way to reach your destination is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be off and running.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

Visit Colombo in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo plane ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SGN to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.

More about Colombo

Once you've booked your flight from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Colombo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

Colombo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. About 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a visit to Jaffna will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.