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$214+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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CMB — MEL
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$153

Cheapest round-trip flight

$223

Cheapest airline

FitsAir

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
On average, FitsAir currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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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 January 2025.

Tue 28/120:55CMB - SIN
1 stop13h 55mIndiGo
Sun 2/206:10SIN - CMB
1 stop16h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 17/1$415
Sun 11/500:50CMB - KUL
1 stop14h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sun 25/508:55KUL - CMB
1 stop17h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$417
Tue 28/120:55CMB - SIN
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/208:55SIN - CMB
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$422
Mon 10/206:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Wed 12/208:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 15/1$449
Wed 5/300:40CMB - KUL
Nonstop3h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 20/322:35KUL - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1$459
Wed 5/304:20CMB - MLE
1 stop10h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 11/309:00MLE - CMB
1 stop11h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1$512
Sat 1/217:00CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Thu 6/207:30MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 16/1$539
Thu 6/210:30CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mflydubai
Fri 14/207:25MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 35mflydubai
Deal found 17/1$541
Sun 2/310:25CMB - DPS
1 stop8h 30mAirAsia
Sun 9/314:55DPS - CMB
1 stop9h 25mAirAsia
Deal found 16/1$575
Mon 10/222:45CMB - MLE
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/208:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1$615
Sat 15/223:30CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 15mJetstar Asia
Wed 19/221:00SIN - CMB
Nonstop4h 00mJetstar Asia
Deal found 17/1$616
Mon 3/300:45CMB - SIN
Nonstop4h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/322:10SIN - CMB
Nonstop3h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$618

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

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ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/1

20:55-13:20

1 stop13h 55m

Singapore Changi

Sun 2/2

06:10-19:55

1 stop16h 15m

$415

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/5

00:50-17:40

1 stop14h 20m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 25/5

08:55-23:35

1 stop17h 10m

$417

ColomboSingapore

CMB - SIN

CMBSIN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/1

20:55-21:10

1 stop21h 45m

Singapore Changi

Sun 2/2

08:55-10:25

Nonstop4h 00m

$422

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/2

06:35-07:35

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 12/2

08:35-10:35

Nonstop1h 30m

$449

ColomboKuala Lumpur

CMB - KUL

CMBKUL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/3

00:40-06:50

Nonstop3h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 20/3

22:35-23:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$459

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/3

04:20-14:15

1 stop10h 25m

Male

Tue 11/3

09:00-20:35

1 stop11h 05m

$512

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/2

17:00-18:00

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Thu 6/2

07:30-09:35

Nonstop1h 35m

$539

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/2

10:30-11:30

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Fri 14/2

07:25-09:30

Nonstop1h 35m

$541

ColomboDenpasar

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/3

10:25-21:25

1 stop8h 30m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Sun 9/3

14:55-21:50

1 stop9h 25m

$575

ColomboMalé

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/2

22:45-14:40

1 stop16h 25m

Male

Wed 12/2

08:35-10:35

Nonstop1h 30m

$615

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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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 74 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 $1,257). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,740). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.8
Good
337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.5
Good
826 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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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 Chennai, Dubai, 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 $153 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,030 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 ($160). SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Adelaide ($194). IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl ($199).

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    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai starting at $2,388
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    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere, put Malé on your list as prices start at $10,960 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.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:
    Fly from Colombo to Melbourne from $906 round trip

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