Airline

Cathay Pacific (CX)

Cathay Pacific connects Colombo with Hong Kong and onward long-haul routes to North America and Northeast Asia.

Why travelers choose Cathay Pacific

  • Hong Kong hub for North America and Northeast Asia.
  • Strong lounge network and premium cabins.
  • Reliable rebooking support during disruptions.

Fare families

Economy Light

Lowest fare with lighter baggage.

  • 25kg checked baggage
  • Seat selection chargeable; free at check-in
  • Changes allowed with fee; limited refunds

Economy Flex

Higher baggage and softer penalties.

  • 30–35kg checked baggage
  • Standard seats included earlier
  • Lower change fees; better refund terms

Business/First

Premium cabins with lounges and flexible rules.

  • 40–50kg baggage plus priority services
  • Lounge access worldwide
  • Flexible changes; upgrades with Asia Miles

Key policies

Baggage allowance

Economy Light 25kg; Essential 25kg; Standard 30kg; Flex 35kg. Premium Economy 35kg; Business 40kg; First 50kg. Piece rules on Americas.

Change policy

Flex and Standard allow easier changes; Light/Essential charge higher fees. Award and upgrade rules follow Asia Miles/Tier policies.

Check-in

Online check-in opens 48h before departure. Airport counters generally close 60 minutes prior; earlier for US-bound flights.

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Colombo (CMB) network

Cathay Pacific operating flights touching CMB

Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight CX 203 • Daily

4h 15m
08:55 → 12:10 Nonstop, morning departure

CMB → SIN

Flight CX 468 • Daily

4h 30m
10:45 → 17:45 Nonstop, widebody

CMB → LHR

Flight CX 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m
13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight CX 204 • Daily

4h 15m
14:20 → 20:35 Nonstop, evening arrival

SIN → CMB

Flight CX 469 • Daily

3h 40m
19:20 → 21:00 Nonstop, premium-heavy

LHR → CMB

Flight CX 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

10h 45m
21:55 → 12:40+1 1 stop via hub