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Flight deals from Colombo to Gan Island Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Gan Island Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £307. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Mar.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 27 Mar, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£167 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £167, select.
Gan Island.£168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.
Gan Island.£168 per passenger.Departing Thu, 31 Dec.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.
Gan Island.£168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Gan Island.Price includes taxes and charges.From £168, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Gan Island

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Gan Island flights are currently cheapest in April.
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Direct flights from Colombo to Gan Island

Colombo to Gan Island: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo to Gan Island below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Gan Island.

Gan Island

1 mile from central Gan Island
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from £167
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Fuvahmulak Island

33 miles from central Gan Island
from £311
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Colombo to Gan Island: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£167
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 50 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Gan Island: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Gan Island is £306. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Gan Island.
SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways fly direct from Colombo to Gan Island.
As of April 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Colombo to Gan Island.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Gan Island is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Gan Island Airport on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Gan Island but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Gan Island is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Gan Island is SriLankan Airlines .

Flying from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN): What you need to know

  • Colombo's main base, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN).

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Colombo to Gan International Airport flight.

  • Gan Island is 30 minutes behind Colombo. Gan International Airport is located in Gan Island, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. You can travel from CMB to GAN on SriLankan Airlines's 12:15pm flight.

  • Your flight from Colombo to GAN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.

  • Popular months like February or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • You can jump on a direct flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN) out of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • SriLankan Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Colombo to Gan International Airport departing from CMB.

  • SriLankan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CMB to GAN.

  • The top on-time carrier on this route is SriLankan Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 75.0% of the time.

  • Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:

  • Of the departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.

About Gan International Airport (GAN)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GAN:

Getting from Gan International Airport (GAN) to central Gan Island

  • From Gan International Airport, central Gan Island is around 2 kms (1 mile) away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN)

  • The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Gan International Airport is £167. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £306. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

  • To snag cheap flights from Colombo to GAN, book your ticket three months ahead of your departure date.

  • Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for landing cheap Colombo to Gan International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Colombo to GAN.

  • Uncover a great deal on a flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest.'

The best time to fly from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN)

  • Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. October is the quietest month to visit Gan Island. August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.

  • Before locking in your Colombo to GAN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Gan Island, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Gan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC.

More about Gan Island

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Gan Island right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport:

  • Gan and Feydhoo Rashikeda Athiri are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Gan Island itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Feydhoo.

Plan the rest of your trip from Colombo to Gan Island

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