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Cheap flights from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from C$ 995

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
YOW — CMB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in April or February, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Ottawa to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Ottawa (YOW) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,696

One-way from

C$ 995

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

C$ 2,262
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 24/2-3/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 87h 44m total
  • Ottawa to Colombo
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28/1
  • 28/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Ottawa to Colombo
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High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Ottawa to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ottawa to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 24/25:55 a.m.YOW - CMB
2 stops50h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 3/48:30 p.m.CMB - YOW
2 stops37h 09mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,696
Mon 20/18:55 p.m.YOW - CMB
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/112:50 p.m.CMB - YOW
2 stops54h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,805
Wed 26/38:55 p.m.YOW - CMB
2 stops47h 00mAir Canada
Tue 22/410:05 a.m.CMB - YOW
2 stops40h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,919
Mon 24/311:35 a.m.YOW - CMB
2 stops24h 50mEmirates
Tue 15/42:55 a.m.CMB - YOW
2 stops43h 58mEmirates
Deal found 16/1C$ 2,074
Tue 21/18:15 p.m.YOW - CMB
2 stops40h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 27/112:45 a.m.CMB - YOW
2 stops35h 22mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/1C$ 2,218

Find flights from Ottawa to Colombo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ottawa to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Mon 24/2

5:55 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

2 stops50h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/4

8:30 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

2 stops37h 09m

C$ 1,696

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Sun 16/2

4:00 p.m.-5:35 a.m.

2 stops27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/3

6:40 p.m.-10:37 a.m.

2 stops26h 27m

C$ 1,857

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Wed 26/3

8:55 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops47h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/4

10:05 a.m.-5:24 p.m.

2 stops40h 49m

C$ 1,919

OttawaColombo

YOW - CMB

YOWCMB

Ottawa

Mon 24/3

11:35 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/4

2:55 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

2 stops43h 58m

C$ 2,074

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Deals found on 15/1

Best time to book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Ottawa to Colombo

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Ottawa to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 84 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,416). Flying from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from YOW to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Ottawa to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 17% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Ottawa to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,587 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

China Eastern
6.9
Okay
133 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a pleasure journey! Emirates improved their services and I am glad that they are doing well.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ottawa to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Most people fly from Ottawa (YOW) if they book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Ottawa has 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 2 airlines. Ottawa is conveniently located just 10.6 km from Ottawa’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, China Eastern (C$ 1,696), Air Canada (C$ 1,768), and Emirates (C$ 2,074) offers the cheapest pricing from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. You may be able to fly from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Ottawa to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Ottawa to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Ottawa to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ottawa to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Ottawa to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ottawa to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,416). Flying from Ottawa to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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