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$190+ 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 13/8. 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
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
1 adult

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 18 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$172

Cheapest round-trip flight

$268

Cheapest airline

FitsAir

Most popular destination

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 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, FitsAir currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $571).
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Singapore Changi (SIN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of $1,045).
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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 18 July 2025.

Thu 30/1023:00CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mAirAsia
Sat 8/1121:00KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mAirAsia
Deal found 16/7$295
Thu 30/1017:05CMB - KUL
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1121:00KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$369
Mon 6/1000:50CMB - KUL
1 stop12h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 14/1010:25KUL - CMB
1 stop15h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/7$378
Tue 19/803:30CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 20mIndiGo
Sun 24/804:55SIN - CMB
1 stop10h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 16/7$409
Wed 20/822:55CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/820:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$418
Wed 30/700:05CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 30/822:00KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/7$418
Mon 4/810:40CMB - SIN
1 stop18h 05mAirAsia
Tue 5/816:10SIN - CMB
1 stop8h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 18/7$426
Sun 5/1000:50CMB - BKK
1 stop15h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 13/1020:10BKK - CMB
1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/7$446
Fri 29/803:30CMB - BKK
1 stop28h 05mIndiGo
Sat 6/910:05BKK - CMB
1 stop9h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 16/7$483
Mon 6/1000:50CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 13/1022:20SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/7$486
Thu 14/822:55CMB - BKK
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 22/822:00BKK - CMB
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$492
Thu 30/1017:05CMB - KUL
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Sat 8/1108:05KUL - CMB
1 stop25h 45mAir India
Deal found 16/7$511

Find flights from Colombo within your budget

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 18 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

23:00-05:15

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/11

21:00-22:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$295

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/10

17:05-20:55

1 stop25h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 8/11

21:00-22:00

Nonstop3h 30m

$369

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/10

00:50-16:10

1 stop12h 50m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 14/10

10:25-23:35

1 stop15h 40m

$378

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

03:30-13:20

1 stop7h 20m

Singapore Changi

Sun 24/8

04:55-12:50

1 stop10h 25m

$409

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/7

00:05-06:20

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 30/8

22:00-22:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$418

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/8

22:55-08:30

1 stop7h 05m

Singapore Changi

Sun 24/8

20:10-21:30

Nonstop3h 50m

$418

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/8

10:40-07:15

1 stop18h 05m

Singapore Changi

Tue 5/8

16:10-21:55

1 stop8h 15m

$426

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

00:50-17:25

1 stop15h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 13/10

20:10-23:35

1 stop28h 55m

$446

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/8

03:30-09:05

1 stop28h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 6/9

10:05-18:30

1 stop9h 55m

$483

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/10

00:50-07:20

Nonstop4h 00m

Singapore Changi

Mon 13/10

22:20-23:35

Nonstop3h 45m

$486

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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 11 July 2025.

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,131). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,664). 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 $148
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $253
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $648
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $255

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport offers frequent flights to Doha (379 flights per day), Dubai (140 flights per day) and Malé (110 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $279
Melbourne
Melbourne
From $610
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $111
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
From $152

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 Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, with prices starting at $115. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From $75
Male
Male
From $90
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From $111
Chennai
Chennai
From $117

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 Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, andIndiGo. 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
269 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
478 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
AirAsia
6.7
Okay
208 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,928 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
936 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Douglas,June 2025

MNL - HKG

Flight attendant was very helpful in finding something simple to eat as opposed to a full meal. I appreciated her efforts to make it a comfortable flight.

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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, Chennai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Dubai, 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 $115 to Abu Dhabi (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $999 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 Etihad Airways, Air India, and IndiGo to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Etihad Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl ($153). Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl ($200). IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl ($201).

  • 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 $754
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai starting at $2,289
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $2,673
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Singapore starting at $2,980

  • 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 $11,050 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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