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Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
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Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Peak tourist season (cooler weather) (01 Nov – 31 Mar), New Year period (20 Dec – 05 Jan).
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
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Air distance is about 3,280 km. 4 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 4h 40m · Air Arabia |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 02:40 · Air Arabia |
| Last departure of the day | 19:30 · Qatar Airways |
| Flight options found | 68 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 3 |
| Airport codes | Colombo–CMB, Sharjah–SHJ |
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The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 68 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 02:40 and the last around 19:30. The fastest flight takes about 4h 40m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Night from LKR 46,131, Afternoon from LKR 46,131, Evening from LKR 99,043, Morning from LKR 116,174. 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).
Sharjah gives a visitor two distinct walks: the lanes and courtyards of the Heart of Sharjah, and the waterfront near the Museum of Islamic Civilization. Souq Al Arsah and the Central Souk offer different views of trading life, while the art spaces reward more time than a quick airport stop allows. The emirate is close to Dubai, yet its older districts and cultural institutions give it a separate reason to travel from India.
Choose a base near the Heart of Sharjah if the Art Museum, Souq Al Arsah and old trading houses are the priority. Al Majaz suits evenings beside Khalid Lagoon, but it places the heritage quarter on a separate taxi route. The orange Muwasalat buses connect the airport with urban stops; a hotel on the lagoon may still require an onward ride. Treat a trip into Dubai as a separate outing because the inter-emirate commute can consume much of a short stay.
Sharjah Archaeology Museum and the neighbouring Science Museum are in Halwan, away from the creekside museum cluster. Pair these two rather than crossing town between every gallery. Mleiha and Al Dhaid belong to the emirate’s inland region and require a road excursion, not an extension of a central walking route. The Central Souk and Souq Al Arsah also offer different shopping settings: the former is a substantial market building, while the latter fits naturally into a Heart of Sharjah walk.
November to March, roughly 18–30°C, for waterfront walks and outdoor souks.
By Air: Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) is about 10 km from Sharjah city centre; allow around 20–30 minutes by road. Muwasalat buses, coaches and taxis serve the terminal.
By Road: Muwasalat city buses and inter-emirate coaches link Sharjah with other UAE cities.
Walk the restored lanes of the Heart of Sharjah.
Browse traditional wares at Souq Al Arsah.
Visit the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization.
Compare crafts and jewellery at the Central Souk.
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
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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 Sharjah dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at LKR 46,131. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Colombo (CMB) and Sharjah (SHJ) is about 3,280 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 3 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Colombo to Sharjah. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Qatar Airways, Air India and Air Arabia 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.
The quickest non-stop Colombo to Sharjah flight on this page takes about 4h 40m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
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The lowest Colombo to Sharjah fare on this page is LKR 46,131. Fares on the same dates run up to LKR 171,409, 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 02:40 and the last around 19:30, 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: 3,280.03 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | LKR 46,131 | 26/10/2026 | Air Arabia | 02:40 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | LKR 45,209 | 07/11/2026 | Air Arabia | 02:40 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | LKR 43,825 | 06/01/2027 | Air Arabia | 02:40 |
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The aerial distance between Colombo and Sharjah is about 3,280 KM. In these results, journey times range from 4h 40m to 46h 10m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 68 flight options, 3 of them non-stop. The first departure from Colombo is at 02:40 and the last is at 19:30. Flights leave from Bandaranayake and land at Sharjah.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Colombo to Sharjah |
| Aerial Distance | 3,280 KM |
| Flight Duration | 4h 40m - 46h 10m |
| Airport Codes | Colombo - CMB, Sharjah - SHJ |
| Total Flights Available | 68 flights3 direct65 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 02:40 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 19:30 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 20 flights2 direct18 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 7 flights0 direct7 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 13 flights1 direct12 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 28 flights0 direct28 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | No flights in this time slot |
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