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Air distance is about 5,164 km. 8 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 10h 25m · Air China |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:45 · Cathay Pacific |
| Last departure of the day | 22:25 · Air China |
| Flight options found | 75 |
| Airport codes | Colombo–CMB, Beijing–PEK |
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The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 75 flight options. The first flight leaves around 00:45 and the last around 22:25. The fastest flight takes about 10h 25m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Evening from LKR 95,126, Night from LKR 147,984, Morning from LKR 192,141, Afternoon from LKR 361,066. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Colombo is often the first Sri Lankan stop after landing at Bandaranaike International Airport near Katunayake. Pettah’s market streets, the Gangaramaya temple and Galle Face Green show different parts of the city within a compact area, although road traffic changes the pace. The National Museum adds an indoor visit, and Colombo Fort remains an important transport point. Indian travellers can spend a day here before taking a train south or beginning a wider island route.
Fort is the practical choice when a rail departure forms part of a short stay; Galle Face instead puts the seafront within easy reach. Cinnamon Gardens suits the National Museum and Independence Square. Bandaranaike Airport is at Katunayake, outside Colombo, so an airport hotel and a central city hotel serve different purposes. A late arrival followed by an early flight may favour the airport area, whereas a day of sightseeing needs the road transfer into Colombo itself.
Pettah and Fort fit together as a market-and-architecture walk, while Gangaramaya and the nearby lake area belong to another circuit. The National Museum is a collection visit rather than a brief stop on the way to a train, so pair it with Cinnamon Gardens. Galle Face Green is a flexible evening endpoint after those indoor sights. City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened in August 2025, adding hotel, dining and entertainment facilities to the central waterfront area; it is separate from the older museum district. For onward rail travel, identify Colombo Fort station on the ticket rather than treating every Colombo station as interchangeable. Pettah’s commercial lanes can be awkward with wheeled luggage, making Fort accommodation useful when combining a market visit with an onward train.
December to March, around 23–32°C, with comparatively drier west-coast weather.
By Air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of Colombo; allow roughly 45–75 minutes by road. Airport bus 187, taxis and hired cars connect with the city.
By Rail: Colombo Fort is the main rail hub for routes towards Kandy, Galle and other destinations.
By Road: Airport bus 187 uses the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway; long-distance buses leave from city terminals.
Walk the Galle Face Green seafront.
Explore market lanes in Pettah.
Visit Gangaramaya Temple near Beira Lake.
See Sri Lankan collections at the National Museum of Colombo.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Beijing brings imperial palaces, hutong lanes and large modern districts into a city that rewards geographical planning. The Forbidden City and nearby central sights form one group, while the Summer Palace and Great Wall require separate outings. Travellers from India arriving at Beijing Capital Airport should distinguish it from Daxing Airport before arranging a pickup. The Capital Airport rail connection is useful for reaching the urban network, but the final transfer depends on the hotel district.
Dongzhimen is a practical base when the airport rail connection is the main concern. A Qianmen stay instead places the focus on the older central streets. These choices serve different itineraries: a convenient arrival interchange and a heritage neighbourhood are not the same location.
Build a central day around the Forbidden City and its surroundings rather than appending the Summer Palace at the far end of the afternoon. The palace gardens deserve a separate northwest outing. A Great Wall excursion is a third commitment beyond the urban sightseeing circuit, with its own road journey and walking route.
Keep Capital and Daxing airport names visible in any transfer booking, especially when arriving on one airline and leaving on another. For evenings, remain in the neighbourhood already being explored: hutong lanes reward a slower walk, whereas the main avenues around the large monuments create much longer distances than a compact map implies. Qianmen and Dongzhimen therefore offer two distinct starting points for the same city.
April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for open-air sites.
By Air: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is about 30 km northeast of central Beijing; Airport Express rail reaches Dongzhimen in roughly 30 minutes. Taxis and airport buses also operate.
By Rail: Beijing railway stations serve high-speed and conventional routes; the metro links major districts.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect PEK with city districts; long-distance coaches use separate terminals.
Book a Palace Museum visit.
Walk the Temple of Heaven park.
Spend a half-day at the Summer Palace.
View central Beijing from Jingshan Park.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Asiana Airlines moved its Beijing Capital arrivals and departures from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 on 1 September 2026. Terminal assignments differ by airline and route, so a connecting booking needs its own terminal check.
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Colombo to Beijing dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at LKR 95,126. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Colombo (CMB) and Beijing (PEK) is about 5,164 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Not on the dates shown here. Every Colombo to Beijing option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
Air China, Sri Lankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Cathay Pacific and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
Every option on this page has at least one stop, and the shortest total journey time is about 10h 25m including the layover. Non-stop service on this route can vary by season and by day.
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The lowest Colombo to Beijing fare on this page is LKR 95,126. Fares on the same dates run up to LKR 1,121,081, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:45 and the last around 22:25, local time at Colombo. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 5,163.68 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | LKR 95,126 | 26/10/2026 | Air China | 22:25 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | LKR 93,223 | 07/11/2026 | Air China | 22:25 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | LKR 90,370 | 06/01/2027 | Air China | 22:25 |
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The aerial distance between Colombo and Beijing is about 5,164 KM. In these results, journey times range from 10h 25m to 35h 35m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 75 flight options. The first departure from Colombo is at 00:45 and the last is at 22:25. Flights leave from Bandaranayake and land at Capital.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Colombo to Beijing |
| Aerial Distance | 5,164 KM |
| Flight Duration | 10h 25m - 35h 35m |
| Airport Codes | Colombo - CMB, Beijing - PEK |
| Total Flights Available | 75 flights0 direct75 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:45 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 22:25 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 30 flights0 direct30 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 6 flights0 direct6 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 12 flights0 direct12 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 2 flights0 direct2 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 25 flights0 direct25 with layovers |
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