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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere

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CMB — LHR
3 May — 10 May1
1 adult
Fri 3/5
Fri 10/5

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 28 April 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

£78

Cheapest round-trip flight

£124

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
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 Chennai.
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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) 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 28 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Thu 25/722:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 1/819:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 27/4£158
Sat 27/722:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 1/819:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 27/4£170
Tue 28/513:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Tue 4/615:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 28/4£171
Sat 17/813:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Wed 21/808:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 27/4£173
Mon 27/518:50CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 3/621:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/4£179
Wed 5/606:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/621:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£196
Sun 12/506:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/521:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£204
Sun 18/806:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Wed 21/808:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 27/4£217
Fri 10/517:00CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Sun 12/507:05MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 27/4£222

Last-minute flight deals from Colombo

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Colombo. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 28 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Mon 6/510:25CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mflydubai
Thu 9/507:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mflydubai
Deal found 27/4£218
Sat 4/510:25CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mflydubai
Thu 9/507:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mflydubai
Deal found 27/4£218
Sat 4/513:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/507:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£228
Sat 4/513:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/513:50MLE - CMB
1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£264
Sat 4/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 10/523:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 28/4£266
Tue 7/517:00CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Thu 9/507:05MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 28/4£270
Sat 4/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/517:05DXB - CMB
1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£283
Sat 4/513:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/515:40MLE - CMB
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£294
Sat 4/505:15CMB - DOH
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/518:30DOH - CMB
1 stop7h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£302

International flights from Colombo

Explore international flight options available from Colombo. Discover the destinations served by airlines operating from Colombo, compare fares, and find the ideal international flight for your travel plans. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches, with fares last updated on 28 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Fri 24/503:20CMB - BOM
1 stop5h 20mIndiGo
Thu 30/507:10BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 27/4£178
Fri 24/503:20CMB - BOM
1 stop5h 20mIndiGo
Wed 29/503:15BOM - CMB
1 stop9h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 27/4£189
Fri 7/614:15CMB - BOM
1 stop19h 40mAir India
Mon 10/605:15BOM - CMB
1 stop26h 05mAir India
Deal found 27/4£191
Tue 14/510:35CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 00mIndiGo
Fri 17/514:30DEL - CMB
1 stop11h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 28/4£207
Tue 14/510:35CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/512:30DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£210
Mon 13/503:20CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 25mIndiGo
Fri 17/514:30DEL - CMB
1 stop11h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 28/4£212
Sun 26/503:20CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 25mIndiGo
Mon 3/612:30DEL - CMB
1 stop13h 50mIndiGo
Deal found 27/4£213
Mon 13/503:20CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/512:30DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£215
Fri 7/614:15CMB - BOM
1 stop19h 40mAir India
Wed 12/618:10BOM - CMB
1 stop13h 10mAir India
Deal found 27/4£215

Direct flights from Colombo

Discover airlines that offer direct flights from Colombo to various destinations. Avoid layovers and travel efficiently with direct flight options, saving you time and providing a more convenient travel experience. Please note that the direct flight options are based on data from 28 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches.
Thu 25/722:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 1/819:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 27/4£158
Sat 27/722:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 1/819:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 27/4£170
Tue 28/513:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Tue 4/615:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 28/4£171
Sat 17/813:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Wed 21/808:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 27/4£173
Mon 27/518:50CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 3/621:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/4£179
Wed 5/606:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/621:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£196
Sun 12/506:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/521:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£204
Sun 18/806:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Wed 21/808:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 27/4£217
Fri 10/517:00CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Sun 12/507:05MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 27/4£222

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 28 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 916,678 searches

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Budget

£158 - £222

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Depart

Return

Price

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/7

Nonstop1h 20m

Male

Thu 1/8

Nonstop1h 30m

£158

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/7

Nonstop1h 20m

Male

Thu 1/8

Nonstop1h 30m

£170

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/5

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Tue 4/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£171

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/8

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 21/8

Nonstop1h 30m

£173

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/5

Nonstop1h 35m

Male

Mon 3/6

Nonstop1h 25m

£179

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/6

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 10/6

Nonstop1h 25m

£196

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/5

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Mon 13/5

Nonstop1h 25m

£204

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/8

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 21/8

Nonstop1h 30m

£217

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/5

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 12/5

Nonstop1h 30m

£222

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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. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Friday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Colombo by month

Plan your trip from Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Colombo is currently £150 while a return flight costs £188. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £886). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,159). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£89

February

£100

March

£95

April

£100

May

£110

June

£137

July

£137

August

£116

September

£110

October

£127

November

£92

December

£97

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 916,678 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,064 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,623 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,053 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,456 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,478 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

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

    This month, the top selected destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Chennai, Melbourne Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Throughout the year, Chennai, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are some of the top choices made by users flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • 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 £78 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £478 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    Over the past few days, we've found that SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, and Air India have the cheapest prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. SpiceJet flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai (£92), SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (£93), and Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (£104).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Consider Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli if you prefer a quick journey with a short flight time. These locations are all within 222 miles of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Travelers looking to get as far as possible can consider London, Paris, and Frankfurt am Main as potential destinations for their travel.

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

    If you’re flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Doha (182 flights per day), Malé (148 flights per day) and Dubai (81 flights per day).

  • Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport: SpiceJet, AirAsia, FitsAir, Thai AirAsia, IndiGo. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: Bangkok, Bengaluru, Madurai, Dubai.

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

    Here are some of the cheapest offers we have found for the cheapest premium economy flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai from £382
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport from £569
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £599
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Mumbai from £615

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

    If you’re looking for a cheap first-class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, consider Dubai. Prices start at £1,549 so you can fly first-class even on a budget.

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is currently May; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Friday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

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

    Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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