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$683+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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CMB — AKL
18 Apr — 25 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 13 April 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$365

Cheapest round-trip flight

$622

Cheapest airline

Thai AirAsia

Most popular destination

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL)

Good round-trip deal

$269 or less

Good one-way deal

$635 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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On average, Thai AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $494).
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Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of $1,400).
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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 13 April 2025.

Sun 1/622:10CMB - AKL
2 stops35h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 15/621:45AKL - CMB
2 stops27h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/4$1,382
Sun 4/510:40CMB - AKL
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/520:40AKL - CMB
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,478
Sat 31/501:10CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 15/613:25AKL - CMB
1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/4$1,986
Mon 5/500:05CMB - AKL
1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 12/500:25AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 12/4$2,300
Tue 6/512:15CMB - AKL
2 stops19h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 13/507:30AKL - CMB
2 stops20h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/4$2,439
Sun 4/520:20CMB - AKL
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 20/513:15AKL - CMB
1 stop26h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/4$2,619
Tue 27/509:10CMB - AKL
1 stop42h 10mEmirates
Tue 3/620:30AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 15mEmirates
Deal found 12/4$2,620
Sun 4/507:40CMB - AKL
1 stop32h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 19/500:25AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 13/4$3,051
Sat 3/500:50CMB - AKL
2 stops29h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/523:55AKL - CMB
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/4$3,819

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 13 April 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/6

22:10-15:45

3 stops35h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/6

21:45-18:20

2 stops27h 05m

$1,382

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

10:40-05:30

3 stops36h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

20:40-21:55

2 stops31h 45m

$1,478

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/5

01:10-11:40

1 stop28h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/6

13:25-23:30

1 stop40h 35m

$1,986

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/5

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

$2,300

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/5

12:15-14:05

2 stops19h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/5

07:30-21:30

2 stops20h 30m

$2,439

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

20:20-02:45

1 stop23h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

13:15-09:00

1 stop26h 15m

$2,619

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/5

10:05-09:50

1 stop41h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

20:30-18:30

2 stops28h 30m

$2,620

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

07:40-22:50

1 stop32h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

00:25-16:05

1 stop22h 10m

$3,313

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/5

00:50-12:25

2 stops29h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

10:00-23:35

1 stop20h 05m

$4,136

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/8

00:05-15:35

2 stops33h 00m

$1,077

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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 Auckland. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 64 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.

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 $1,212). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,883). 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?

For round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport you’ll fly on: Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas Airways, SriLankan Airlines. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $493

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $708

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $1,063

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $1,004

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 (310 flights per day), Dubai (149 flights per day), and Malé (108 flights per day).

Singapore Changi

Singapore Changi

From $372

Kunming Changshui

Kunming Changshui

From $458

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From $311

Hong Kong Intl

Hong Kong Intl

From $370

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 $269. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai

Chennai

From $157

Male

Male

From $262

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From $311

Hong Kong Intl

Hong Kong Intl

From $370

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 134,765 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
846 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,550 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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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 Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Chennai. The top year-round destinations include Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Chennai.

  • 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 $269 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,235 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 AirAsia, Air India, and FitsAir to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: AirAsia flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($235). Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai ($269). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Male ($378).

  • 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 Singapore starting at $2,516
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kunming starting at $3,671

  • 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 January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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