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Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka from two airports in the Philippines - Manila (MNL) and Cebu (CEB), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from the Philippines to Sri Lanka take around 9 hours, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 1 in Colombo.

Upon your arrival in Sri Lanka

Downtown Colombo is situated 32km from the airport. We recommend taking a taxi or rental car, which will get you there in approximately 35 minutes.

A Brief introduction to Sri Lanka

Gorgeous temples, peaceful parks, and enchanting beaches await those who visit the picturesque capital city of Colombo.

Colombo’s British and Dutch colonial past can be experienced through the many landmarks dotted throughout the city. These include the Edwardian-styled General Post Office, red brick Cargill-Millers warehouse, and Dutch Hospital.

Buddhist, Islamic, and Hindu temples can also be found all over the city, including the Gangaramaya Temple, whose architecture is a magnificent combination of Sri Lankan, Thai, Indian, and Chinese influences. Be sure to also visit the Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque (also known as Red Masjid) as it is one of the oldest mosques in Colombo.

For a day in the sun, we recommend heading to Mount Lavinia Beach, which is just 30 minutes away from downtown Colombo by taxi. Here, you will find the ‘Golden Mile’ - a specific section of the beach that is brimming with restaurants, bars, and hotels. Alternatively, you can spend a day at the R. Premadasa Stadium or Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground to watch the Sri Lanka team in action.

Flying to Sri Lanka with Cathay Pacific

Book your Philippines to Sri Lanka flight with Cathay Pacific today and experience the highest standards of service and hospitality from our attentive crew. During your flight, sit back and relax in great comfort in our modern cabins, which have been ranked in the top 10 of Skytrax's 'World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness' for five years running.

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