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$186+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMB — MEL
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

What to know about flights from Colombo

Discover essential information about flights departing from Colombo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Colombo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$190

Cheapest round-trip flight

$289

Cheapest airline

IndiGo

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

$411 or less

Good one-way deal

$214 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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On average, IndiGo currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $245).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of $478).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 18/1010:40CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Sat 25/1020:55KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/9$277
Thu 23/1022:55CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Wed 5/1108:25KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9$285
Mon 6/1022:55CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Mon 13/1008:40KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/9$295
Wed 8/1022:55CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Mon 13/1008:40KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9$303
Tue 7/1022:55CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Tue 14/1020:55KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9$313
Mon 8/1223:00CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Thu 11/1221:00KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9$321
Tue 30/922:55CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Tue 7/1020:55KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/9$333
Fri 31/1023:00CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1108:05KUL - CMB
1 stop10h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$364
Tue 3/300:45CMB - KUL
1 stop13h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sun 8/309:00KUL - CMB
1 stop17h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/9$367
Thu 9/1022:55CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Thu 16/1020:55KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 15/9$384
Mon 2/300:45CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/309:35BKK - CMB
1 stop15h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/9$445
Mon 2/300:45CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 45mSingapore Airlines
Mon 30/318:30BKK - CMB
1 stop17h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/9$447

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

22:55-05:10

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 22/10

20:55-21:55

Nonstop3h 30m

$295

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/12

23:00-05:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 4/1

21:00-22:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$321

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/1

23:00-05:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 18/1

21:00-22:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$321

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/10

00:20-06:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 26/10

22:35-23:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$421

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

00:20-06:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 24/10

22:00-22:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$421

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

00:45-20:00

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/3

09:35-23:30

1 stop15h 25m

$445

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

00:45-20:00

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 30/3

18:30-10:45

1 stop17h 45m

$447

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/10

00:40-06:55

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 5/11

22:35-23:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$451

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/10

00:05-06:20

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/10

22:35-23:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$451

ColomboDenpasar

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/11

10:25-01:00

1 stop12h 05m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sun 16/11

21:55-09:25

1 stop14h 00m

$470

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo

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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 12 September 2025.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 73 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,109). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,564). 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, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $139
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $253
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $648
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $307

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport offers frequent flights to Doha (384 flights per day), Dubai (154 flights per day) and Malé (106 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $300
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $597
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $127
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From $635

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 Male, with prices starting at $180. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Male
Male
From $120
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $127
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
From $143
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
From $174

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
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
350 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,365 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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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 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Malé. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Malé, Dubai 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 $180 to Malé (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $963 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 Air India, IndiGo, and Etihad Airways to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl ($194). IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl ($196). Etihad Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl ($202).

  • 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 $732
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Singapore starting at $2,671
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $3,577
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport starting at $4,114

  • 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 $10,734 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 August. 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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