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£148+ 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 28/4. 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
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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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 25 March 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£69

Cheapest round-trip flight

£96

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH)

Good round-trip deal

£120 or less

Good one-way deal

£78 or less
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 Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of £230).
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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of £271).
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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 25 March 2025.

Sun 25/500:50CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 28/520:10BKK - CMB
1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3£247
Thu 21/811:25CMB - BKK
1 stop7h 45mJetstar Asia
Wed 27/813:20BKK - CMB
1 stop10h 55mJetstar Asia
Deal found 24/3£255
Sat 3/505:05CMB - DXB
1 stop6h 35mSalam Air
Fri 9/519:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 40mSalam Air
Deal found 24/3£256
Thu 22/522:55CMB - DPS
1 stop19h 30mAirAsia
Mon 26/521:25DPS - CMB
1 stop27h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 25/3£259
Sat 3/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 9/523:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 24/3£261
Sat 3/505:05CMB - DXB
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/523:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£263
Thu 15/522:55CMB - DPS
1 stop22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/514:45DPS - CMB
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£268
Mon 19/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sat 24/501:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 25/3£270
Wed 20/800:05CMB - BKK
1 stop11h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 28/814:15BKK - CMB
1 stop10h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/3£284
Fri 23/513:50CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 45mIndiGo
Mon 26/510:05BKK - CMB
1 stop17h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 24/3£286
Sat 3/516:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 25mAir India
Thu 8/500:15DXB - CMB
1 stop14h 20mAir India
Deal found 24/3£290
Fri 23/513:50CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/521:40BKK - CMB
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3£290

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 25 March 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

Sun 25/5

00:50-20:00

1 stop17h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 28/5

20:10-23:35

1 stop28h 55m

£247

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/8

11:25-20:40

1 stop7h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 27/8

13:20-22:45

1 stop10h 55m

£255

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/5

05:05-10:10

1 stop6h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

19:55-04:05

1 stop6h 40m

£256

ColomboDenpasar

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/5

22:55-20:55

1 stop19h 30m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Mon 26/5

21:25-21:55

1 stop27h 00m

£259

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/5

18:55-22:15

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

23:15-05:25

Nonstop4h 40m

£261

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/5

05:05-10:10

1 stop6h 35m

Dubai Intl

Fri 9/5

23:15-05:25

Nonstop4h 40m

£263

ColomboDenpasar

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/5

22:55-23:40

1 stop22h 15m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 21/5

14:45-21:55

1 stop9h 40m

£268

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/5

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

Dubai Intl

Sat 24/5

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

£270

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/8

00:05-13:25

1 stop11h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 28/8

14:15-22:55

1 stop10h 10m

£284

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

13:50-09:05

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 26/5

10:05-02:30

1 stop17h 55m

£286

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo

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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 21 March 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 £448). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in April will prove the most costly (average of £537). 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 23 March 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: Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Turkish Airlines. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From £83

AirAsia

AirAsia

From £146

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From £78

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From £260

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 (327 flights per day), Dubai (139 flights per day) and Malé (131 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl

Doha Hamad Intl

From £302

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

From £125

Dubai Intl

Dubai Intl

From £229

London

London

From £511

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 £69. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai

Chennai

From £90

Bangalore

Bangalore

From £115

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

From £125

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

From £125

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,539 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,176 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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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?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Dubai, Chennai, 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 £69 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £467 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 (£60), and SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (£64).

  • 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 £230
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport from £318
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé from £374
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £703

  • 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 £2,115 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.

  • 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 £568 round trip

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