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£121+ 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 6/9. 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 — LHR
16 jul — 23 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 11 julho 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£85

Cheapest round-trip flight

£93

Cheapest airline

FitsAir

Most popular destination

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)

Good round-trip deal

£96 or less

Good one-way deal

£70 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 Chennai.
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On average, FitsAir currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of £209).
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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of £311).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 julho 2025.

dom 5/1000:50CMB - BKK
1 stop16h 40mSingapore Airlines
seg 13/1020:10BKK - CMB
1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/7£213
sex 22/803:30CMB - BKK
1 stop28h 05mIndiGo
ter 26/810:05BKK - CMB
1 stop9h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 9/7£233
seg 15/1217:25CMB - DXB
2 stops11h 40mGulf Air
qua 7/113:00DXB - CMB
2 stops19h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 11/7£244
sex 15/810:40CMB - BKK
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
ter 19/813:55BKK - CMB
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£247
qui 31/700:05CMB - BKK
1 stop14h 45mMalaysia Airlines
qui 7/811:05BKK - CMB
1 stop13h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 10/7£263
seg 22/900:50CMB - DPS
1 stop29h 40mSingapore Airlines
ter 28/1010:25DPS - CMB
1 stop15h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7£265
qua 23/720:20CMB - DOH
Nonstop4h 45mQatar Airways
seg 11/819:45DOH - CMB
Nonstop4h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/7£267
qui 18/1223:00CMB - DPS
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
qua 31/1207:00DPS - CMB
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£272
dom 21/917:05CMB - BKK
1 stop19h 40mAir India
ter 23/917:55BKK - CMB
1 stop14h 55mAir India
Deal found 10/7£278
ter 23/913:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mSriLankan Airlines
dom 28/918:05DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 24mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 9/7£286
ter 23/910:30CMB - DXB
1 stop11h 55mQatar Airways
dom 28/911:45DXB - CMB
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/7£289
qui 18/902:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 25mEmirates
qui 25/901:10DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 50mEmirates
Deal found 9/7£291

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 11 julho 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 5/10

00:50-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

seg 13/10

20:10-23:35

1 stop28h 55m

£213

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 22/8

03:30-09:05

1 stop28h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

ter 26/8

10:05-18:30

1 stop9h 55m

£233

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

seg 15/12

17:25-03:35

2 stops11h 40m

Dubai Intl

qua 7/1

13:00-09:30

2 stops19h 00m

£244

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 15/8

10:40-23:05

1 stop10h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

ter 19/8

13:55-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

£247

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qui 31/7

00:05-16:20

1 stop14h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

qui 7/8

11:05-22:55

1 stop13h 20m

£263

ColomboDenpasar

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

seg 22/9

00:50-09:00

1 stop29h 40m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

ter 28/10

10:25-23:30

1 stop15h 35m

£265

ColomboDoha

CMB - DOH

CMBDOH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 23/7

20:20-22:35

Nonstop4h 45m

Doha Hamad Intl

seg 11/8

19:45-03:05

Nonstop4h 50m

£267

ColomboDenpasar

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qui 18/12

23:00-21:25

1 stop19h 55m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

qua 31/12

07:00-22:00

1 stop17h 30m

£272

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 21/9

17:05-14:15

1 stop19h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

ter 23/9

17:55-07:20

1 stop14h 55m

£278

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ter 23/9

13:45-17:00

Nonstop4h 45m

Dubai Intl

dom 28/9

18:05-23:59

Nonstop4h 24m

£286

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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 Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 88 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £427). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August will prove the most costly (average of £562). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

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

Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport: SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £83
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £75
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £260
AirAsia
AirAsia
From £143

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 (332 flights per day), Dubai (151 flights per day) and Malé (121 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From £197
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From £125
London
London
From £475
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From £226

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 £70. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai
Chennai
From £95
Muscat Seeb
Muscat Seeb
From £112
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From £115
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
From £122

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 858,174 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andGulf Air from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,222 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Gulf Air
7.1
Good
200 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,925 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.

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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, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, London Heathrow Airport. Throughout the year, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, 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 £70 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £470 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 Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and SriLankan Airlines have the cheapest prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Singapore Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Auckland Intl (£4), Etihad Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol (£55), and SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (£61).

  • 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 Mumbai from £219
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport from £303
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé from £356
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £669

  • 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 £2,012 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 July; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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

    Check out the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to embark to:
    Travel from Colombo to London from £472 round trip

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