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£138+ 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 6/4. 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
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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 17 January 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£84

Cheapest round-trip flight

£112

Cheapest airline

FitsAir

Most popular destination

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Chennai.
On average, FitsAir currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Colombo
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Wed 11/600:50CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 18/621:15BKK - CMB
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1£252
Mon 17/220:55CMB - BKK
1 stop11h 25mIndiGo
Sun 23/210:50BKK - CMB
1 stop27h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 16/1£256
Sat 15/204:50CMB - DXB
1 stop15h 45mSalam Air
Sun 23/220:05DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 15mSalam Air
Deal found 17/1£277
Sat 15/204:50CMB - DXB
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£286
Tue 28/118:40CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 30/123:10DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 15/1£294
Mon 27/103:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 45mIndiGo
Thu 30/111:25DXB - CMB
1 stop26h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 15/1£295
Mon 17/220:55CMB - BKK
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/221:55BKK - CMB
Nonstop3h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£304
Wed 16/710:30CMB - DXB
1 stop11h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 30/713:15DXB - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£314
Fri 7/222:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mEmirates
Mon 10/216:10DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 15mEmirates
Deal found 16/1£319
Tue 4/300:40CMB - BKK
1 stop11h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 20/317:05BKK - CMB
1 stop8h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1£319
Mon 5/500:50CMB - DPS
1 stop29h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 23/521:45DPS - CMB
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1£322
Sun 16/216:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 25mAir India
Sat 22/200:05DXB - CMB
1 stop14h 30mAir India
Deal found 17/1£335

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

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ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/6

00:50-20:00

1 stop17h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 18/6

21:15-23:35

1 stop27h 50m

£252

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/2

20:55-09:50

1 stop11h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 23/2

10:50-12:50

1 stop27h 30m

£256

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/2

04:50-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/2

20:05-03:50

1 stop6h 15m

£277

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/2

04:50-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/2

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

£286

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/1

18:40-21:50

Nonstop4h 40m

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/1

23:10-05:00

Nonstop4h 20m

£294

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/1

03:00-09:15

1 stop7h 45m

Dubai Intl

Thu 30/1

11:25-15:00

1 stop26h 05m

£295

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/2

20:55-09:50

1 stop11h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 23/2

21:55-00:01

Nonstop3h 36m

£304

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/7

10:30-20:55

1 stop11h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 30/7

13:15-03:25

1 stop12h 40m

£314

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/2

10:30-16:00

1 stop7h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/2

16:10-21:55

Nonstop4h 15m

£319

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/3

00:40-13:25

1 stop11h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 20/3

17:05-23:35

1 stop8h 00m

£319

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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 Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

Booking 65 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 £474). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in April will prove the most costly (average of £592). 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 16 December 2024.

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 Thursday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

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.
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

7.8
Good
337 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was simply not in the standard of emirates you could not even eat the dinner at all had to. E satisfied with some cold cut sandwiches

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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, Malé. Throughout the year, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, Chennai 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 £84 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £436 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 Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi have the cheapest prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Etihad Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol (£67), SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (£70), and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (£78).

  • 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 £243
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport from £337
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé from £474
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £744

  • 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 £2,237 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 April 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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