Golden beaches, ancient temples and tea-covered hills, all for less than a long weekend in the Alps. Frenchbee is flying non-stop from Paris to Colombo, with return fares starting at €565.
✈️ The Deal
- From: Paris, France
- To: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Airline: Frenchbee
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €565–€599 return
- When: January – April 2027
Example dates:
25/01/2027 – 09/02/2027
01/03/2027 – 09/03/2027
15/03/2027 – 30/03/2027
22/03/2027 – 04/04/2027
29/03/2027 – 06/04/2027
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💰 How Far Does Your Money Go?
A plate of rice and curry costs around €3, less than a baguette sandwich from a Paris bakery. A local Lion Lager runs about €2.80, cheaper than a demi on a Marais terrace. Add a tuk-tuk ride across town for under a euro a kilometre, and a full day of food, drinks and transport barely clears €25.
☀️ The Weather
Colombo stays warm and mostly dry from January to March, with highs around 32–33°C and only a handful of rainy days a month. April keeps the same heat but the first monsoon showers start rolling in, so pack for sun and sudden downpours alike.
🏨 Where to Stay
From simple and central to beachfront and plush, Colombo covers every budget.
MaRadha Colombo — 8.8/10 · From €35/night A stylish, central boutique hotel that keeps things simple without cutting corners.
ITC Ratnadipa, a Luxury Collection Hotel — 8.9/10 · From €150/night Twin towers right on Galle Face Green, resort-level facilities in the middle of the city.
Marino Beach Colombo — 9.2/10 · From €130/night Beachfront with an infinity pool and sea views worth the splurge.
🎯 What to Do
Colombo moves fast, but it rewards a slow wander just as much.
Galle Face Green — The city's seafront promenade, best at sunset with street food stalls lining the walk.
Gangaramaya Temple — One of Colombo's most important Buddhist temples, packed with intricate carvings.
Pettah Market — A chaotic, colourful market district for street food and local life.
A tuk-tuk city tour — A few hours weaving through Colombo's landmarks, the classic way to see the city.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
Colombo is the gateway to the island, not the whole trip.
Kandy — Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic and hills all around, about 2.5–3 hours by train or car.
Galle — A Dutch colonial fort city on the coast, roughly 1.5–2 hours on the scenic coastal train.
Mirissa — Whale watching and a laid-back surf scene, about 2.5 hours via the coastal train.
Ella — Tea plantations and the Nine Arch Bridge, 6–7 hours by train, often changing at Kandy.
Sigiriya — The ancient rock fortress, one of Sri Lanka's most spectacular sites, about 4 hours by car.
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