Flight from Colombo to Paris
Overview
Looking for cheap flights from Colombo to Paris? Haqqi Tours offers Colombo to Paris flight tickets in economy and business on SriLankan Airlines, with the fare checked live for your date and confirmed in writing by WhatsApp. Flight time is around 10 hours 30 minutes, non-stop, a few a week, Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This page covers the cost of the Colombo to Paris flight, the cheapest booking tips, baggage, the airports and how to book.
Highlights
- Flight from Colombo to Paris in about 10 hours 30 minutes - non-stop
- Airlines on the route: SriLankan Airlines
- Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- A few a week - we find the departure that fits your plans
- Cheapest flight from Colombo to Paris: every fare class checked for the date you travel
- Baggage, seats, children and infants, meals and special requests handled by our staff
- Fill out the form - we message you on WhatsApp with the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides airport transfers and tours at both ends of the Colombo to Paris route
Full Description
Flight from Colombo to Paris at a glance
Everything travellers ask about the flight from Colombo to Paris, in one place. SriLankan Airlines operate the route non-stop, with a flight time of about 10 hours 30 minutes, a few a week. Departures are from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB); arrival is at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Haqqi Tours arranges the ticket in economy and business, tells you which fare includes checked baggage and which does not, and confirms the cost through WhatsApp before you commit to anything.
- Route: Colombo to Paris
- Airlines: SriLankan Airlines
- Flight time: about 10 hours 30 minutes
- Type: non-stop
- Frequency: a few a week
- Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB)
- Arrival airport: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
- Classes: economy and business
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation by WhatsApp, e-ticket by message
SriLankan Airlines flies non-stop to Paris Charles de Gaulle a few times a week; a seasonal low-cost service to Paris Orly is also listed from December 2026.
Best time to fly from Colombo to Paris
Flights from Colombo to Paris run all year, a few a week. Spring and early autumn are the loveliest; July and August are busy and warm, December brings the lights and markets, and the A1 from CDG and the A6 from Orly are slowest on weekday mornings and Friday evenings. If you can travel outside those weeks the same seat costs less and the airports are quieter. Whatever the month, early booking is the single biggest saving.
Return flight from Paris to Colombo
Coming back? Say so on the form. A return flight ticket from Paris to Colombo booked with the outbound is often cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.
How much is a flight from Colombo to Paris?
Flight prices from Colombo to Paris follow demand: book early on a quiet day and you pay a fraction of a last-minute fare in high season. The carrier you choose, whether the fare includes baggage, the seat class and the time of the flight all change the total. Rather than quote a number that will be wrong tomorrow, Haqqi Tours checks the fare for the day you want to fly and sends it to you on WhatsApp before you decide.
The figure we send is the total: ticket, taxes and the baggage included in that fare. If a departure two hours earlier is cheaper, or a different airline includes a suitcase for the same money, we say so, because the cheapest Colombo to Paris flight is often not the one at the top of a search.
Cheapest flight from Colombo to Paris: how to pay less
The cheapest flight from Colombo to Paris is typically booked early, flown mid-week and chosen with the baggage you actually need. These are the rules our booking desk applies on every booking:
- Fly mid-week - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday departures are generally cheaper than Friday, Sunday and Monday
- Consider early-morning and late-evening departures, which often carry the lowest fares
- Let us know if your dates are flexible - moving by a day can change the fare a lot
- Pack to the fare: a hand-luggage-only ticket is cheaper if you do not need a checked bag
- Compare airlines - on this route the cheapest carrier changes from day to day
- Book both directions together when a return fare is cheaper than two singles, which we verify
We answer "what is the cheapest way to fly from Colombo to Paris?" many times a day; the answer for the date you travel comes back in the WhatsApp chat with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book flights from Colombo to Paris with Haqqi Tours
Booking a flight from Colombo to Paris with us takes a few minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your travel date, whether you want a one-way or a return, how many adults and children are flying and the class you prefer. Our staff then messages you through WhatsApp to check your booking: we finalise the flights available that day, the airline, the baggage included and the cost. You choose, we book, and the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.
- Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children, class
- Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the flights, the baggage included and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the flight you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Paris
Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the flight: a private transfer to the airport in Colombo, a driver at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) with your name, and tours in Paris. Mention it on WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.
Airlines flying from Colombo to Paris
SriLankan Airlines flies the Colombo to Paris route, non-stop. They differ in baggage rules, seat pitch, meals and the airports they use as much as in price, so the cheapest fare is not always the best value. Haqqi Tours lays the options out plainly: which fare includes a checked bag, which airline flies at the time you want, and which is the better choice for a family or a business trip.
Departure: Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB)
Your journey starts at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB). We tell you the terminal for your airline, when check-in and bag drop close, and whether the airport has fast-track security worth booking. The Colombo-Katunayake Expressway links the airport with the city in about 20 to 30 minutes without traffic, but there is no rail link to the terminal, buses are slow with luggage, and taxi apps vary in fare; a private car with a driver is the simplest way to reach hotels, Negombo, Kandy or the south coast.
- Online check-in opens 24-48 hours before; we send the link and the booking reference
- Keep the passport or ID used for booking with the e-ticket - names must match exactly
- Check the baggage included in your fare - we tell you before you book
- Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your accommodation in Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake)
Arrival: Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and getting into Paris
Arrival is at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), and the first decision is how to reach the city. Paris is served by Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) about 25 km north-east of the centre and Orly (ORY) about 14 km south, with Beauvais far to the north; the Seine divides the Right Bank of the Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Montmartre from the Left Bank of the Eiffel Tower, Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter, and Disneyland Paris lies about 40 km east of the city. We provide airport transfers in Paris with a driver at arrivals, and we also tell you honestly if the train or metro from the airport is the better choice for where you are staying.
Many passengers continue from Paris to somewhere else. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.
Baggage, seats and classes on the Colombo to Paris flight
Before you compare the Colombo to Paris flight prices, compare what they carry. A fare with hand luggage only can look cheapest and end up dearer once a bag is added. Haqqi Tours provides the fare that matches your bags: cabin bag only for a short trip, checked bag for a holiday, extra allowance for a long stay. Seat selection, meals and priority boarding are optional extras on many airlines; we tell you which are worth it.
- Meals included on full-service airlines; special meals ordered in advance on request
- Business class: bigger seat, meal, lounge, priority boarding - we send the cost beside economy
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked bag included on full-service fares, optional on low-cost ones
- Adding baggage at booking is cheaper than at the airport - we add it for you
Flying with children, families and groups from Colombo to Paris
Families fly the Colombo to Paris route with us all year round. Infants under two travel on a lap at a small fare; children have a seat and a child fare where the carrier offers one; pushchairs are checked free at the gate on most airlines. We seat the family together, order children's meals where they exist and choose a departure time that suits nap and bedtime. For groups, we book the seats in one reservation and ask the airline for a group fare where the numbers justify it.
Things to do in Paris when you land
Paris is served by Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) about 25 km north-east of the centre and Orly (ORY) about 14 km south, with Beauvais far to the north; the Seine divides the Right Bank of the Louvre, Champs-Élysées and Montmartre from the Left Bank of the Eiffel Tower, Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter, and Disneyland Paris lies about 40 km east of the city. The reasons travellers fly from Colombo to Paris include the Palace of Versailles, Disneyland Paris, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Notre-Dame and the Île de la Cité. For the first meal, try macarons from a pâtisserie, cheese and a baguette from the market and a croissant and café crème at a corner café.
We offer tours and transfers in Paris as well as the flight ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.
Why book your Colombo to Paris flight with Haqqi Tours
Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books flights from Colombo to Paris every day. We provide the ticket in your name, the fare with the right baggage, the seats you want, the cheapest option for your date, and a human in the WhatsApp chat in Arabic and English before, during and after the trip. Around the flight, we offer airport transfers, tours and hotels in both cities. Fill in the form above; we message you with the price; you decide.
On board
- Infants under two on a lap at a reduced fare; children with their own seat
- Seats in economy and business - families seated together on request
- Online check-in 24-48 hours before departure - we send the link
- Cabin bag on every fare; checked baggage as included in the fare we send
- Special meals, wheelchair assistance and extra baggage arranged in advance
Before you travel
- Departure from Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB) - terminal and closing times sent with the ticket
- Arrival at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) - taxis, public transport and our drivers at arrivals
- Be at the airport 2 hours before international, 90 minutes before domestic departures
- Haqqi Tours can provide private airport transfers at both ends, flight tracked
Good to know
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
- Add checked baggage at booking, not at the airport
- Check in online as soon as it opens to choose seats
- Book the return with the outbound to compare a return fare with two singles
- Add an airport transfer at Paris so a driver meets you at arrivals
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Paris?
SriLankan Airlines. We compare their fares, timings and baggage for your date and send the ones that make sense.
Which airport do I fly from in Colombo?
Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) (CMB). We send the terminal, the check-in closing time and, if you book it, a private transfer from your hotel.
Where do I land in Paris?
You land at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Taxis and local transport leave from arrivals; a Haqqi Tours driver can meet you at the exit with your name if you add a transfer.
Is baggage included in the Colombo to Paris flight ticket?
Not always. Full-service fares generally include a checked bag; low-cost and basic fares include hand luggage only. We state exactly what each fare includes before you book and add a bag where it is cheaper to do so at booking.
Can I book a return flight from Paris to Colombo?
Of course. Tick "return" on the form with the date you come back; we compare a round-trip fare against two one-ways and book the cheaper one. Not sure of the return yet? We explain the flexible options.
Do children and infants need a ticket?
Yes, at their own fares: infants under two travel on a lap at a reduced rate, children from two need a seat and normally pay a child fare. Give the ages on the form and we apply them.
Can I choose my seat?
On most airlines, yes - free at check-in or for a small fee at booking. Let us know your preference through WhatsApp and we add it.
What is the difference between economy and business class?
Space, food and flexibility: business class adds a bigger seat, a meal, lounge access and priority boarding, and typically a more flexible ticket. We send the cost of both so you can decide.
What happens if I miss the flight?
It depends on the fare: the cheapest tickets are lost, flexible ones can be rebooked for a fee or free. We spell out the rules of your fare before you commit to anything and help on WhatsApp if something goes wrong on the day.
Can I change or cancel my flight ticket?
It depends on the airline and the fare class - flexible tickets can be changed, the cheapest normally cannot. We spell out the conditions before you confirm and handle any change for you afterwards.
Do I need to print the e-ticket?
No. The e-ticket and booking reference on your phone are all you need at check-in; we send both and remind you to bring the passport or ID used in the booking.
How early should I be at Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake)?
Around two hours before an international departure and ninety minutes before a domestic one, more at peak times or with bags to check. Low-cost airlines close bag drop early - we send the exact deadline with the ticket.
Can Haqqi Tours arrange airport transfers?
Yes - a private car from your hotel to Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo (Katunayake) and a driver waiting at Paris Charles de Gaulle, with flight tracking, on the same confirmation as the ticket.
Can I book the Colombo to Paris flight for a group?
Certainly. Give the number of passengers on the form; we book everyone together in one reservation and, when the numbers justify it, ask the airline for a group fare.
When is the best time to book the Colombo to Paris flight?
As soon as your dates are fixed. Low fare tiers open months ahead and rise as seats sell; holidays and summer departures fill first.
