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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 — LHR
13 May — 20 May1
1 adult
Mon 13/5
Mon 20/5

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 8 May 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

£79

Cheapest round-trip flight

£123

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 8 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches.
Sat 15/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Sat 22/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£157
Sat 15/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Sat 22/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£163
Wed 5/606:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Wed 12/608:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 7/5£171
Sun 23/606:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Sun 30/608:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 8/5£171
Thu 6/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 13/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£196
Thu 6/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 13/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£203
Tue 28/513:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/521:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£224
Sat 8/613:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/607:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£226
Fri 7/617:00CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Fri 14/607:05MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 8/5£227

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 8 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches.
Thu 16/522:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Sat 18/519:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 8/5£235
Fri 17/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 24/523:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 8/5£265
Mon 13/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 17/523:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 7/5£270
Tue 14/517:00CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Wed 15/507:05MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 7/5£270
Mon 13/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/511:10DXB - CMB
1 stop15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£271
Thu 16/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Fri 24/510:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 8/5£273
Sat 18/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sun 19/518:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 7/5£275
Fri 17/505:00CMB - DXB
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 24/519:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£290
Mon 13/505:00CMB - DXB
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 17/519:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£291

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 8 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches.
Fri 28/617:05CMB - BOM
1 stop6h 20mAir India
Sun 30/618:10BOM - CMB
1 stop13h 10mAir India
Deal found 7/5£185
Fri 21/617:05CMB - BOM
1 stop16h 50mAir India
Sun 23/618:10BOM - CMB
1 stop13h 10mAir India
Deal found 7/5£192
Thu 27/603:20CMB - BOM
1 stop11h 20mIndiGo
Sat 29/614:00BOM - CMB
1 stop12h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 7/5£194
Thu 20/603:20CMB - BOM
1 stop11h 20mIndiGo
Sun 23/614:00BOM - CMB
1 stop12h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 7/5£195
Fri 21/611:45CMB - BOM
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/620:40BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£196
Fri 28/611:45CMB - BOM
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/620:40BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£197
Tue 21/503:20CMB - BOM
1 stop11h 20mIndiGo
Sun 26/508:05BOM - CMB
1 stop5h 35mIndiGo
Deal found 8/5£200
Thu 20/603:20CMB - BOM
1 stop11h 20mIndiGo
Sat 22/602:30BOM - CMB
1 stop10h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 7/5£201
Fri 7/610:35CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 00mIndiGo
Fri 14/606:45DEL - CMB
1 stop6h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 8/5£203

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 8 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 881,145 searches.
Sat 15/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Sat 22/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£157
Sat 15/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Sat 22/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£163
Wed 5/606:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Wed 12/608:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 7/5£171
Sun 23/606:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Sun 30/608:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 8/5£171
Thu 6/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 13/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£196
Thu 6/622:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 20mMaldivian
Thu 13/619:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mMaldivian
Deal found 7/5£203
Tue 28/513:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/521:10MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£224
Sat 8/613:35CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/607:35MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£226
Fri 7/617:00CMB - MLE
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Fri 14/607:05MLE - CMB
Nonstop1h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 8/5£227

Find flights from Colombo within your budget

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Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/6

Nonstop1h 20m

Male

Sat 22/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£157

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/6

Nonstop1h 20m

Male

Sat 22/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£163

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/6

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 12/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£171

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/6

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Sun 30/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£171

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/6

Nonstop1h 20m

Male

Thu 13/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£196

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/6

Nonstop1h 20m

Male

Thu 13/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£203

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/5

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Wed 29/5

Nonstop1h 25m

£224

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/6

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Fri 14/6

Nonstop1h 20m

£226

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlMale

CMB - MLE

CMBMLE

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/6

Nonstop1h 30m

Male

Fri 14/6

Nonstop1h 30m

£227

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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 3 May 2024.
Booking 41 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 5 May 2024.
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Midday
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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 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 £143 while a return flight costs £193. Price data was last updated on 5 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £871). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,145). 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

£99

March

£95

April

£105

May

£106

June

£132

July

£136

August

£117

September

£111

October

£127

November

£92

December

£98

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 881,145 searches.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,592 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Vistara
7.8
Good
248 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,712 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,988 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Airplane staff were very rude. They didn’t help parents with kids and were not even considerate.

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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, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Throughout the year, Chennai, Dubai, Malé 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 £79 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £578 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 (£94), and Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (£105).

  • 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).

  • 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 £602 round trip

  • 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 Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport from £334
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai from £383
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £600
    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 Abu Dhabi. Prices start at £7,561 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 41 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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