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Colombo: seven nights at Galle Face Hotel
From London Heathrow Airport · A week at the Galle Face Hotel on Colombo's seafront, with nonstop SriLankan Airlines flights from Heathrow.
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CMB · 6.94° N · 79.85° E · Sri Lanka
Colombo
Sri Lanka's seaside capital and the start of most island tours, with nonstop flights from London.
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About Colombo
In short
- Galle Face Green at sunset
- Gangaramaya Temple
- Pettah markets
- Beira Lake
- Day trips to Galle Fort
At a glance
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Region
- South Asia
- Local time
- GMT+5:30
- Time difference
- 4.5 hours ahead of London5.5 hours ahead in January
- Currency
- Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
- Languages
- Sinhala and English
- Main airport
- CMBBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
- Flight time
- About 11 hoursDirect from London
- Best time to visit
- December to March
- Deals
- 4 deals
Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka and where most visits begin. Walk the seafront at Galle Face Green, explore the markets of Pettah and visit the Gangaramaya Temple by Beira Lake.
From Colombo the island opens up: the old Dutch fort at Galle and the beaches of the south coast, the hill country around Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, and the ancient cities of the north.
Before you go
Entry and visas
Entry rules depend on your passport and the reason for your trip, and they change. Check Sri Lanka's entry requirements before you book, and apply for any visa or travel authorisation only through official government websites.
Health
See TravelHealthPro's Sri Lanka page and book a travel health appointment well before your trip. Colombo is hot all year, so drink plenty of water and use sun protection. Drink bottled water rather than tap water, take care with food, and use insect repellent against mosquito bites.
Money
The currency is the Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). Keep some smaller notes for markets, three wheelers and small shops, tell your bank before you travel and check your card's fees for use abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
When to go
- JanuaryBest
- FebruaryBest
- MarchBest
- April
- MayNot ideal
- June
- July
- August
- September
- OctoberNot ideal
- NovemberNot ideal
- DecemberBest
Colombo is warm all year, with highs of about 30 to 32°C. January to March is the driest time. The heaviest rain falls in the monsoon seasons, from April to June and from September to November, with October the wettest month.
Deals to Colombo
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Galle Face Hotel
Open since 1864 on the seafront at Galle Face Green, with a seafront pool, a spa and six restaurants and bars.
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Pictures of Colombo
The red and white Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque in Colombo 
A fruit stall in one of Colombo's street markets 
The seafront promenade at Galle Face Green 
Golden Buddha statues at a temple in Colombo
Questions about Colombo
See all questionsHow do people get around Colombo?
Three wheelers, also known as trishaws, are a mainstay of transport in Colombo and across Sri Lanka, and are handy for short trips around the city.
How should I dress and behave at temples in Colombo?
Dress modestly at temples and other religious sites. Never pose for a photo beside or in front of a statue or mural, and turn off your flash, because it can harm old paintings.
Do I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?
It depends on your passport and the purpose of your trip, so check Sri Lanka's entry requirements before you book. Apply for any visa or travel authorisation only through official government websites.
Checked on 14 October 2026
Which airport serves Colombo?
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) serves Colombo. It is at Katunayake, about 32 kilometres north of the city.
When is the best time to visit Colombo?
January to March is usually the best time to visit Colombo, as it is the driest part of the year. The city is warm all year, but the monsoon seasons bring heavy rain from April to June and from September to November.
