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$210+ 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 30/3. 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
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 25 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$150

Cheapest round-trip flight

$346

Cheapest airline

FitsAir

Most popular destination

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Good round-trip deal

$241 or less

Good one-way deal

$190 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
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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 $588).
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Singapore Changi (SIN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of $1,002).
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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 25 March 2025.

Wed 14/523:45CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 00mJetstar Asia
Sun 18/508:55SIN - CMB
Nonstop4h 00mJetstar Asia
Deal found 24/3$371
Wed 14/510:40CMB - SIN
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/508:55SIN - CMB
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$387
Wed 14/510:40CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 35mAirAsia
Sun 18/514:10SIN - CMB
1 stop10h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 24/3$418
Sat 10/513:45CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mFitsAir
Wed 14/509:05MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mFitsAir
Deal found 24/3$439
Thu 8/517:25CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Thu 15/507:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 24/3$447
Tue 12/811:05CMB - KUL
1 stop8h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 19/814:35KUL - CMB
1 stop11h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3$466
Sun 3/800:05CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 10/822:00KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3$484
Wed 23/710:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Thu 31/707:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Deal found 24/3$509
Mon 19/509:50CMB - MLE
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 20/509:10MLE - CMB
1 stop11h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/3$515
Fri 2/520:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mEmirates
Mon 5/516:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/3$541
Mon 12/500:50CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 00mSingapore Airlines
Sat 17/522:20SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/3$592
Sun 17/807:05CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mIberojet
Sat 23/815:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mIberojet
Deal found 24/3$614

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

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

23:45-06:15

Nonstop4h 00m

Singapore Changi

Sun 18/5

08:55-10:25

Nonstop4h 00m

$371

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

10:40-20:00

1 stop6h 50m

Singapore Changi

Sun 18/5

08:55-10:25

Nonstop4h 00m

$387

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

10:40-20:45

1 stop7h 35m

Singapore Changi

Sun 18/5

14:10-21:55

1 stop10h 15m

$418

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/5

13:45-14:50

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Wed 14/5

09:05-11:10

Nonstop1h 35m

$439

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/5

17:25-18:25

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Thu 15/5

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$447

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/8

11:05-21:35

1 stop8h 00m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 19/8

14:35-23:35

1 stop11h 30m

$466

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/8

00:05-06:20

Nonstop3h 45m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 10/8

22:00-22:55

Nonstop3h 25m

$484

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/7

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 4/8

07:30-09:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$509

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/5

09:50-05:10

1 stop19h 50m

Male

Tue 20/5

09:10-20:40

1 stop11h 00m

$515

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/5

20:35-21:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 5/5

16:30-18:30

Nonstop1h 30m

$541

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo

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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 21 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 56 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,211). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,726). 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, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From $121

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $253

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $865

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 (327 flights per day), Dubai (139 flights per day) and Malé (131 flights per day).

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $217

Melbourne

Melbourne

From $605

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

From $153

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $131

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 Chennai, with prices starting at $150. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai

Chennai

From $94

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

From $118

Bangalore

Bangalore

From $126

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Kuala Lumpur Intl

From $131

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
316 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
834 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,176 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

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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 Dubai, Chennai, Malé. Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Chennai 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 $150 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,011 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, SriLankan Airlines, 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 ($158). SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Adelaide ($193). IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl ($197).

  • 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 Dubai starting at $2,360
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $2,757
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $4,004
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Singapore starting at $6,667

  • 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 Dubai on your list as prices start at $10,930 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 May. 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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