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Popular Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Popular Airlines

Srilankan Airlines

Approximate Flight Duration

5 hour

Approximate Travel Distance

4038 Km

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Colombo Flights

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Cheapest Riyadh to Colombo Flight Tickets

Salam Air
9 Feb, Sun
05:20 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
8h
RUH-CMB
3.587 TL
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Salam Air
13 Feb, Thu
02:35 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
10h 45m
RUH-CMB
3.587 TL
Salam Air
Salam Air
23 Jan, Thu
02:45 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
10h 35m
RUH-CMB
3.987 TL
Salam Air
Salam Air
26 Jan, Sun
05:20 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
8h
RUH-CMB
3.990 TL
Salam Air
Salam Air
24 Jan, Fri
02:00 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
11h 20m
RUH-CMB
3.991 TL
Salam Air
Salam Air
28 Jan, Tue
05:20 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
8h
RUH-CMB
3.991 TL
Salam Air
Salam Air
14 Feb, Fri
02:00 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
11h 20m
RUH-CMB
3.993 TL
Salam Air
Salam Air
11 Feb, Tue
05:20 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
8h
RUH-CMB
3.994 TL
Salam Air
Salam Air
20 Feb, Thu
02:35 PM
Riyadh - Colombo
1 stop
10h 45m
RUH-CMB
4.029 TL
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Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.

Rental Car

For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.

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.

Weather in Colombo

DayMin - Max
MondayMin 24ºC - Max 32ºC
TuesdayMin 23ºC - Max 30ºC
WednesdayMin 24ºC - Max 32ºC
ThursdayMin 24ºC - Max 34ºC
FridayMin 24ºC - Max 29ºC

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