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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere

Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere in the world.

CMB — AKL
21 May — 28 May1
1 adult
Tue 21/5
Tue 28/5

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 16 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

$472

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,600

Cheapest airline

Malaysia Airlines

Most popular destination

Singapore Changi (SIN)
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Singapore Changi.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Singapore Changi.
On average, Malaysia Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Singapore Changi (SIN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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 16 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 115,166 searches.
Fri 14/621:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Fri 21/621:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,164
Fri 14/622:10CMB - AKL
3 stops35h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 21/621:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,166
Fri 14/622:10CMB - AKL
2 stops59h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 21/610:40AKL - CMB
3 stops37h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,272
Fri 14/622:10CMB - AKL
3 stops35h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 21/610:40AKL - CMB
3 stops37h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,274
Sat 15/620:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 22/621:00AKL - CMB
3 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,292
Sat 15/620:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 22/621:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/5$1,340
Mon 24/622:55CMB - AKL
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/806:15AKL - CMB
3 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,399
Mon 24/622:55CMB - AKL
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/815:45AKL - CMB
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,473
Wed 7/800:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 17/813:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/5$1,560

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 16 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 115,166 searches.
Tue 21/521:20CMB - AKL
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 28/521:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/5$1,268
Tue 21/500:25CMB - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/521:45AKL - CMB
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$1,960
Tue 21/500:25CMB - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/520:40AKL - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,004
Tue 21/500:25CMB - AKL
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/521:25AKL - CMB
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,058
Tue 21/501:10CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/510:10AKL - CMB
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,196
Tue 21/501:10CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/520:00AKL - CMB
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,201
Tue 21/501:10CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/520:00AKL - CMB
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,321
Tue 21/501:10CMB - AKL
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/510:10AKL - CMB
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5$2,346
Tue 21/511:10CMB - AKL
1 stop33h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 27/513:15AKL - CMB
1 stop26h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/5$2,443

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 16 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 115,166 searches.
Mon 27/508:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir India
Fri 31/512:30DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mAir India
Deal found 15/5$482
Sun 30/608:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir India
Wed 3/720:40DEL - CMB
1 stop10h 40mAir India
Deal found 15/5$552
Wed 29/508:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir India
Fri 31/512:30DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mAir India
Deal found 14/5$567
Sat 29/617:05CMB - DEL
1 stop6h 20mAir India
Fri 12/706:00DEL - CMB
1 stop25h 20mAir India
Deal found 15/5$579
Sat 29/614:15CMB - DEL
1 stop22h 50mAir India
Fri 12/706:00DEL - CMB
1 stop7h 15mAir India
Deal found 16/5$580
Fri 26/714:15CMB - DEL
1 stop18h 40mAir India
Sat 17/816:15DEL - CMB
1 stop15h 05mAir India
Deal found 15/5$597
Fri 1/1108:20CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 30mAir India
Tue 5/1109:55DEL - CMB
1 stop21h 25mAir India
Deal found 15/5$603
Tue 28/500:40CMB - DEL
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Fri 31/518:45DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/5$631
Wed 29/512:45CMB - DEL
1 stop25h 20mVistara
Fri 31/510:20DEL - CMB
1 stop28h 40mVistara
Deal found 15/5$635

Find flights from Colombo within your budget

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Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/6

1 stop35h 55m

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/6

1 stop28h 30m

$1,164

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/6

3 stops35h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/6

1 stop28h 30m

$1,166

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/6

2 stops59h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/6

3 stops37h 40m

$1,272

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/6

3 stops35h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/6

3 stops37h 40m

$1,274

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/6

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/6

3 stops30h 40m

$1,292

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/6

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 22/6

1 stop28h 30m

$1,340

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/6

3 stops37h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/8

3 stops46h 10m

$1,399

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/6

3 stops37h 05m

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/8

2 stops24h 25m

$1,473

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlAuckland Intl

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/8

1 stop16h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/8

1 stop16h 25m

$1,560

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Deals found on 15/5

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 10 May 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 12 May 2024.
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings 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 $812 while a return flight costs $1,327. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $958). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,529). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$201

February

$260

March

$255

April

$230

May

$191

June

$222

July

$227

August

$206

September

$222

October

$187

November

$233

December

$232

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 115,166 searches.
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.8
Good
1,084 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

7.6
Good
967 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

They changed my flight but didn't notify the other carrier. I can't do online check-in and had to wait 30 min to get it all sort out at the counter.

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Related info for your journey

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

    The most popular destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport this month are Chennai, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The top year-round destinations include Chennai, Dubai, Malé.

  • 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 $230 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $974 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 IndiGo, FitsAir, and Thai AirAsia to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: IndiGo flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai ($256). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai ($273). Thai AirAsia flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($297).

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

    Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli can be reasonable options for short trips and are within 357 km of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Check pricing for your preferred destination.

  • 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?

    Some of the most frequent flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport everyday are: Doha (182 flights per day), Malé (148 flights per day), and Dubai (81 flights per day).

  • Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport you’ll fly on: flydubai, AirAsia, FitsAir, Thai AirAsia, IndiGo. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Chennai, Dubai.

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

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are below:
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport starting at $755
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé starting at $1,400

  • 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 March; with December 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 Sunday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

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

    To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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