Search Flights from Alexandria to Colombo

Quick Flight Summary from Alexandria to Colombo

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 1,343
  • Direct flight duration 20 hour 25 min
  • Arrival airports CMB / RML
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Saturday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 1,371

Cheapest flights from Alexandria to Colombo

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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
29 Jul, Wed01:20
Alexandria – Colombo
22h 30m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
16 Jul, Thu05:35
Alexandria – Colombo
20h 25m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
18 Jul, Sat01:20
Alexandria – Colombo
11h 30m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
27 Jul, Mon05:35
Alexandria – Colombo
18h 15m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
20 Aug, Thu05:25
Alexandria – Colombo
18h 25m
1 stop
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Air Arabia

Air Arabia
4 Aug, Tue01:20
Alexandria – Colombo
22h 30m
1 stop
HBECMB

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
1 Aug, Sat01:20
Alexandria – Colombo
11h 30m
1 stop
HBECMB

Air Arabia

Air Arabia
14 Jul, Tue01:20
Alexandria – Colombo
22h 30m
1 stop
HBECMB

Flydubai

Flydubai
23 Jul, Thu00:05
Alexandria – Colombo
14h
1 stop
HBECMB

Last update: 05 July 2026 21:38

Estimated Prices for Alexandria to Colombo Flights

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Transportation to Airport from Alexandria City Center

Borg El Arab Airport

The easiest ways to get to Borg El Arab International Airport from Alexandria city center are to take a taxi, use hotel shuttle service or rent a car. Since the traffic in Alexandria can be very heavy, you have to be careful and take the road a bit earlier in order not to miss your flight.

Taxi

You can easily get to Borg El Arab International Airport in about 1 hour by getting on a taxi in the city center. It is suggested that you get on a familiar taxi or ask your hotel to call a reliable taxi for you. You should definitely agree on the fare before getting on a taxi. You can bargain.

Hotel Shuttle

Some hotels in Alexandria offer airport shuttle service for their guests. You can benefit from this service, which is safer than taxis, by making a reservation in advance.

Car Rental

If you have rented a car for your travel, you can arrive at Borg El Arab International Airport in maximum 1 hour under normal traffic conditions by following a straight route through Mehwar Al-Ta’ameir and turning left from the airport turnaround.

Airport Information

Alexandria International Airport is located 7 km southeast of Alexandria city center. Alexandria International Airport has been closed because of major renovations since 2013 and all traffic has been transferred to Borg El Arab International Airport which is located 40 km southeast of the city. Borg El Arab International Airport, which previously offered service for domestic flights and cargo aircrafts, has been undertaking airline traffic of Alexandria and Nile Delta since 2013.

In addition to the airplanes flying from Turkey, Central Asia and North Africa, cargo aircrafts also land at Borg El Arab Airport. The airport, which is located 40 km of Alexandria city center, has all fundamental facilities despite of not being a large airport. At the airport, there are many facilities such as a lounge, duty-free shop, various stores selling souvenirs and clothes and a few cafes.

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.  

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Colombo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Sunday
5 Jul
Clear
29°27°
Today
Monday
6 Jul
Clear
30°27°
Tuesday
7 Jul
Clear
29°26°
Wednesday
8 Jul
Rain
29°25°
Thursday
9 Jul
Rain
28°25°

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