Book a flight to Colombo with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover a cultural melting-pot that is vibrant, and full of character and interesting sights. Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest city, and manages to retain its traditional cultural identity whilst still being one of the Asia-Pacific region’s fastest-growing economies.

From temples to museums, a selection of galleries that showcase local artists and wonderfully vibrant markets, Colombo is a feast for the senses. A flight to Colombo with Qatar Airways introduces you to this remarkable location.

Fly to Colombo with Qatar Airways and experience a lush, tropical climate, beaches galore and a dizzying variety of cultural influences. There are plenty of interesting and exciting places to visit in Colombo.

Check the price of flights to Colombo further below and book Economy or Premium Class flights to Colombo with Qatar Airways to discover why it’s quickly gaining popularity among holidaymakers and adventurers.

Switzerland’s magnificent landscape is dominated by towering mountains, and a reputation for cleanliness and efficiency. Passengers flying from Geneva with Qatar Airways can experience all this when they travel from Geneva International Airport. 

Formerly known as Cointrin Airport, this efficient, ultra-modern airport has a stunning Alpine backdrop and a reputation for delivering an exceptional passenger experience. 

Friendly staff are quick to help and dedicated to making your journey as pleasant as possible, while excellent facilities provide travellers with everything they need.

Transportation and parking

The railway system in Switzerland is efficient and fast, with the rail journey from the centre of the city to the station opposite the airport taking just 15 minutes. Many of the major hotels also lay on private Airport Shuttle services – check with the concierge for details. 

Taxis are plentiful, and reasonably priced. Parking is available for both short and long-term stays, with easy access to the main terminal. 

There are 265 short-term and around 4,700 long-term parking spaces. There are also an additional 220 parking spaces in a dedicated French-sector car park, (although you do need to have a French registered vehicle to park in this section) and an economy car park is also available for long-term stays.

Arriving in Geneva

Passengers flying from Geneva with Qatar Airways depart from Terminal 1, Pier C or D. Customs and check-in procedures are usually fairly smooth, although if your flight is diverted to Pier B you may find that the queue for customs is a little slower. 

Lounges are available for Business and First Class passengers, and a public lounge area is also available for all passengers. 

Facilities and amenities

The airport has a small business centre in the Arrivals area offering limited facilities such as photocopying and fax services. Wi-Fi is available in some public areas, and a children’s play area is open to younger travellers waiting for flights. 

The terminal is fully accessible for wheelchair users, and a good selection of food and drink outlets include restaurants, cafés and on-the-go snack vendors. A small retail outlet area includes sellers of watches and high-end luxury goods, Duty Free and those famous Swiss chocolates.

Book a flight to Colombo with Qatar Airways and you’ll discover a cultural melting-pot that is vibrant, and full of character and interesting sights. Colombo is Sri Lanka’s largest city, and manages to retain its traditional cultural identity whilst still being one of the Asia-Pacific region’s fastest-growing economies.

From temples to museums, a selection of galleries that showcase local artists and wonderfully vibrant markets, Colombo is a feast for the senses. A flight to Colombo with Qatar Airways introduces you to this remarkable location.

Tourist attractions

Filled with museums, cultural icons, distinctive architecture and beautiful open spaces, Colombo is a live representation of Sri Lanka’s rich history and culture that stems from multiple influxes of different ethnic groups and colonial influences.

You can discover more about the various cultures that have influenced the country at the National Museum of Colombo and the Dutch Period Museum.

Other must-see attractions in the city include the Buddhist temples of Kelaniya Rajamaha Viharaya, Gangaramaya and Seema Malaka -- the latter of which is famed for its incredibly tranquil lakeside location.

Traditional Sri Lankan entertainment incorporates intricate shadow puppetry, and one of the more eccentric attractions is the Traditional Puppet Art Museum, where you’ll see delicately crafted puppets and dioramas made by local artists.

Travel considerations

Flights to Colombo with Qatar Airways land at Bandaranaike International Airport. Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure.

Before you fly to Colombo please check the visa and passport requirements.