Manila to Colombo Flights, Fares @ ₹19897 + Flat Rs 1500 OFF

Situated on the western coast of the island, Colombo is the financial and commercial capital of Sri Lanka.  It is the largest city and a famous tourist place visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world. Colombo is widely famous for its great hospitality and cultural diversity. Dotted with colonial buildings, fine dining restaurants, ancient museums, Buddhist temples, glitzy hotels and fancy shopping malls, this city is a perfect mix of old and new.
 
Best Time to Visit
Colombo can be visited throughout the year because of its tropical climate but the months from January to March are considered to be ideal for sightseeing as the weather remains mostly sunny. For great deals and offers on Colombo hotels book through Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Being a tourist spot, Colombo has a wide range of attractions. Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Zoological Gardens and Beira Lake are must-visits if you are travelling with kids. For history buffs, The National Museum of Colombo, The Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum are perfect picks. Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Independence Square, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Fort and Mount Lavinia Beach are some of the other popular attractions of this city. Shopping in Colombo is a total delight as it boasts of several street markets and shopping malls. You can buy handicrafts, batiks, jewellery, gemstones and tea as souvenirs. Pettah, Majestic City, Barefoot, Stone N String, Paradise Road and Good Market are a few recommended places for shopping.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Colombo is a haven for foodies as the city is dotted with many beautiful cafes, local eateries and fine-dine restaurants. Visit Mt Lavinia Beach to relish scrumptious seafood. Lagoon, Ministry of Crab, Upali’s by Nawaloka, Semondu, The London Grill and The Palmyrah Restaurant are some of the other recommended restaurants.

Colombo offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Colombo to 5 star Hotels in Colombo, from Resorts in Colombo to service apartments in Colombo, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. Popular locations in Colombo for stay are near Colombo Airport, Katunayake, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 05 and Wellawatte. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Being a popular tourist destination, Colombo is very well connected to the rest of the world. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the major airport, which is around 30 kms from the city centre. This airport serves various domestic flights as well as international flights. The airport connects Colombo to major cities of Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, the US and the Middle East. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Spice Jet, Indigo operate to and from Colombo. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Getting to other cities of the island is easy as Colombo has good railway connectivity. Fort Railway Station, which is served by Sri Lanka Railways is a major railway station in Colombo with frequent intercity and intracity trains. The Main Line connects the station to the cities in the east like Ragama, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya while Coast Line connects the station to the south. Coming to Colombo via road is very easy as there are several private and government-owned buses to and from Colombo to rest part of the country. Local buses, taxis, tuk-tuks and rented cars are the modes of transport to travel locally.

The densely populated capital city of Philippine, Manila, is a vibrant place and surprising at every step. For first-timers, the maddening traffic, sky-high buildings and complex roads can be intimidating but the iconic landmarks, air-conditioned malls, karaoke bars make it up for all the stress. 
Best Time to Visit
November to April is the best time to visit Manila when it is warm and dry. June to September is the rainy season. 
 
Places to Visit
In the heart of Old Manila, Intramuros can be visited to witness San Agustin  Church and Fort Santiago. Some of the top sights in the city to visit are the National Museum of the Filipino People, Rizal Park, Paco Park, Quiapo Church, Pinto Art Museum, Chinese Cemetery and Ayala Museum. For kids, Manila Ocean Park and SM Mall of Asia are good places to visit. Divisoria is a shopper’s paradise to buy stuff from apparel to home decor and this is a perfect place to bargain for the deals. Chinatown near Binondo district is a beautiful place with shops and restaurants. The Greenbelt malls in the area of Makati and Greenhills Shopping Centre are accessible shopping centres in the city while the daily market near Black Nazarene Church and Evangelista Street flea markets are vibrant and full of exotic stuff.
Food and Restaurants
Tapsilog, Chicken Inasal, Pancit Bihon Guisado, Sinigang, Adobo and Bibingka are delicious local dishes you must try here. Do not forget to visit Roxas Boulevard (a docked promenade) to have a meal while enjoying the sunset. Purple Yam, Blackbird, Las Flores, Casa Armas and Coffee Empire are popular dining places in the city. You can head to JM Nakpil Street, Pasay road and Malate district to enjoy an upbeat nightlife. To book hotels in Manila use Goibibo app. 
Transportation
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is the main airport serving the city with daily international and domestic flights. Visitors flying from India will find several international flights with one or two stops. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for the cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. To get to the main city from the airport you can take UBE Express Bus, taxis and GRAB (app-based cabs). Other than taxis, Manila Light Rail Transit System (LRT), buses and jeepneys comprise public transport. Car and bicycle rentals are also available with valid ID proofs.