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Cheap flights Colombo — Rio de Janeiro

from $1 353 13 682 km ~16h 36m 15 flights found 8 airlines cheapest on Monday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $1 353 on 16.12.2026
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Prices found for 2 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
16 Dec 2026, Wed
SriLankan Airlines UL 191
22:05
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
06:25
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
32h 20m 3 stops
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18 Dec 2026, Fri
Kuwait Airways KU 364
00:15
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
22:40
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
22h 25m 2 stops
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Route characteristics
Distance
13 682 km
Flight time
16h 36m
Time difference
-8h
Minimum price
from $1 353 (16.12.2026)
Average price
$1 357
Maximum price
$1 360
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Monday
Departure airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport SDU Santos Dumont Airport
Airlines (8)
AI Air India EY Etihad Airways G9 Air Arabia 6E IndiGo QR Qatar Airways 3L Air Arabia Abu Dhabi UL SriLankan Airlines KU Kuwait Airways
Agencies (4)
Trip.com Kiwi.com Kupi.com Aviakassa
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 8
Air India
Air India
5 flights · 5 days
$856
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
3 flights · 3 days
$994
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$1 178
IndiGo
IndiGo
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$1 208
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
2 flights · 2 days
$1 263
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$1 338
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$1 353
Kuwait Airways
Kuwait Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$1 360
Where to buy tickets 4
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $856
Kiwi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $994
Kupi.com
11 tickets · 11 days
from $1 178
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $1 263
Airports

From — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport

To — Rio de Janeiro (2)

  • GIG Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport
  • SDU Santos Dumont Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Colombo — Rio de Janeiro
How long is the flight from Colombo to Rio de Janeiro?
Approximate flight time — 16h 36m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Colombo to Rio de Janeiro?
The straight-line distance — 13 682 km.
How much do flights from Colombo to Rio de Janeiro cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $1 353 on 16.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $1 357. Range: $1 353 — $1 360.
What is the time difference between Colombo and Rio de Janeiro?
The difference — -8h.
From which airports does Colombo operate flights?
From Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
To which airports in Rio de Janeiro do flights arrive?
To Rio de Janeiro: GIG (Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport), SDU (Santos Dumont Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 8 airlines: Air India, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, SriLankan Airlines, Kuwait Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Monday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
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About the route Colombo — Rio de Janeiro

Flights Colombo — Rio de Janeiro is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 13 682 km. Flight time 16h 36m. Time difference -8h.

From Colombo (CMB) flights depart from 1 airport: CMB. To Rio de Janeiro (RIO) — 2 arrival airports: GIG, SDU.

8 airlines operate on this route: Air India, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, SriLankan Airlines, Kuwait Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $1 353 (16.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $1 357, ranging from $1 353 to $1 360. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Monday.

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