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$218+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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CMB — MEL
26 Apr — 3 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Colombo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 27 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

22:50-05:00

Nonstop3h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/8

08:25-09:25

Nonstop3h 30m

$401
Fastest return journey

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/4

22:55-05:00

Nonstop3h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/4

08:40-09:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$438

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

00:50-13:35

1 stop10h 15m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 8/6

11:00-23:35

1 stop15h 05m

$450

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

22:55-05:00

Nonstop3h 35m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 20/4

08:40-09:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$469

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/9

23:15-14:05

1 stop12h 20m

Singapore Changi

Sun 27/9

14:10-21:55

1 stop10h 15m

$472

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/9

22:50-08:30

1 stop7h 10m

Singapore Changi

Sun 27/9

16:10-21:50

1 stop8h 10m

$475

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

00:50-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 6/6

09:20-23:35

1 stop15h 45m

$495

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/6

00:50-17:15

1 stop14h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 15/6

15:30-23:35

1 stop9h 35m

$495

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

00:50-17:15

1 stop14h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 8/6

15:30-23:35

1 stop9h 35m

$495

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/8

00:50-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 21/8

15:30-23:35

1 stop9h 35m

$510

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 89 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $788). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,491). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check dates and pricing for the following: SriLankan Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Thai Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $174
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $443
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $940
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $380

What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport offers frequent flights to Doha (119 flights per day), Malé (100 flights per day) and Dubai (85 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $392
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $176
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $387
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
From $140

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The cheapest city to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, with prices starting at $140. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
From $140
Chennai
Chennai
From $153
Male
Male
From $155
Bangalore
Bangalore
From $158

Airline reviews for flights from Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Colombo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,Thai Airways, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
395 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,013 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
298 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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Related info for your journey

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Malé, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Chennai. Malé, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are the most popular locations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport year round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as $140 to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $969 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir, and IndiGo to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($174). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai Intl ($176). IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai ($189).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Options for some of the cheapest premium economy flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport we have found on Cheapflights are as follows:
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé starting at $709
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Singapore starting at $3,345
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $3,466
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport starting at $3,986

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere, put Singapore on your list as prices start at $10,401 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October. The most expensive month for flights is January. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

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