Book Flights from Japan to Sri Lanka with Cathay Pacific from JPY3,500

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka from four airports in Japan, including Nagoya (NGO), Osaka (KIX), Sapporo (CTS), and Tokyo (NRT). All flights include a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from Japan to Sri Lanka take around 11 hours 45 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 1 in Colombo.

Upon your arrival in Sri Lanka

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located 32km from the city centre and can be reached by taxi or a rental car in approximately 35 minutes.

A Brief introduction to Sri Lanka

Brimming with beautiful ancient temples, lush parks, and blissful beaches, Colombo is a captivating capital city awash with unforgettable experiences.

Start your trip by visiting landmarks indicative of Colombo’s British and Dutch colonial past, such as the Edwardian-styled General Post Office, red brick Cargill-Millers warehouse, and Dutch Hospital. Just a short taxi ride away is the bustling bazaar of the Pettah Floating Market, which boasts diverse retail stalls, food vendors serving local delicacies, and picturesque views of the Lotus Tower.

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

Sri Lanka is also renowned for its gorgeous beaches, with Mount Lavinia Beach being a 30-minute taxi ride from downtown Colombo. Here, you will find the ‘Golden Mile’ - a particular section of the beach that is filled with restaurants, bars, and hotels.

Flying to Sri Lanka with Cathay Pacific

Book your Japan to Sri Lanka flight with Cathay Pacific today to experience our signature hospitality and service. During your flight, you can also sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated with flavours from around the world. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list.

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Inflight experiences

Discover a world of entertainment during your flight with our inflight content library, which features a wide selection of Hollywood movies, Asian cinema classics, TV box sets, and more. We are also one of the first airlines to offer multi-season box sets, meaning you can binge-watch award-winning drama series starting from the pilot episode through to the season finale. Find out what’s playing on your flight.