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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
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

£78

Cheapest round-trip flight

£121

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 16 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches.
Sun 26/517:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mflydubai
Sun 2/618:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£231
Sat 1/602:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Wed 5/618:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 15/5£232
Sun 26/517:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mflydubai
Sun 2/610:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£238
Sat 29/622:55CMB - DPS
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/721:20DPS - CMB
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£246
Thu 13/618:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Thu 29/823:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 15/5£261
Wed 12/618:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 21/623:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 15/5£264
Wed 12/618:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 21/623:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 16/5£264
Sun 26/509:10CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/619:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£271
Sat 1/622:55CMB - DPS
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/621:20DPS - CMB
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£271

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 844,321 searches.
Sat 25/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sat 1/601:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£231
Thu 23/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Mon 27/518:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£235
Sun 26/517:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mflydubai
Sat 1/601:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£238
Wed 22/519:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mflydubai
Fri 31/518:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£258
Wed 22/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 31/523:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 16/5£264
Tue 21/515:10CMB - DOH
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/510:30DOH - CMB
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5£269
Sat 25/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/619:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£271
Thu 23/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/519:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£272
Wed 22/519:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/519:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£278

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 844,321 searches.
Sun 23/603:20CMB - BOM
1 stop11h 20mIndiGo
Thu 27/607:10BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 16/5£187
Sat 15/617:05CMB - BOM
1 stop24h 25mAir India
Sat 22/605:15BOM - CMB
1 stop8h 00mAir India
Deal found 16/5£190
Tue 28/516:00CMB - BOM
Nonstop2h 40mVistara
Thu 30/512:25BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 50mVistara
Deal found 15/5£191
Mon 24/609:00CMB - BOM
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/603:10BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£192
Tue 28/514:40CMB - BOM
1 stop5h 55mIndiGo
Thu 30/507:10BOM - CMB
Nonstop2h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 15/5£195
Mon 24/614:40CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/618:45DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£196
Sat 29/609:00CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/618:45DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£198
Fri 14/603:20CMB - BOM
1 stop11h 20mIndiGo
Sat 22/622:30BOM - CMB
1 stop15h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 16/5£199
Sun 23/603:20CMB - DEL
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/618:45DEL - CMB
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£202

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 16 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 844,321 searches.
Sun 26/517:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mflydubai
Sun 2/618:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£231
Sun 26/517:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mflydubai
Sun 2/610:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£238
Wed 12/618:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Fri 21/623:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Deal found 16/5£264
Fri 14/602:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sun 16/601:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£282
Tue 11/602:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Fri 21/618:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£319
Tue 28/510:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 20mEmirates
Thu 30/502:40DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 25mEmirates
Deal found 15/5£320
Thu 20/602:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Tue 25/622:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 16/5£321
Mon 16/903:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 15mEmirates
Sat 21/901:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mEmirates
Deal found 16/5£325
Sun 16/602:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/623:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5£333

Find flights from Colombo within your budget

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Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDubai Intl

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/5

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/6

Nonstop4h 40m

£231

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDubai Intl

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/6

Nonstop4h 40m

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/6

Nonstop4h 40m

£232

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDubai Intl

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/5

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/6

Nonstop4h 45m

£238

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDenpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/6

1 stop18h 35m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Tue 16/7

1 stop14h 50m

£246

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDubai Intl

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/6

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/8

Nonstop4h 40m

£261

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDubai Intl

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/6

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/6

Nonstop4h 40m

£264

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDubai Intl

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/6

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 21/6

Nonstop4h 40m

£264

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDubai Intl

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/5

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 2/6

1 stop6h 45m

£271

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlDenpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

CMB - DPS

CMBDPS

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/6

1 stop21h 20m

Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai

Wed 5/6

1 stop14h 50m

£271

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 16/5

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.
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 12 May 2024.
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Midday
Afternoon
Evening
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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 afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday 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 £141 while a return flight costs £253. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £865). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July will prove the most costly (average of £1,129). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

£87

February

£98

March

£94

April

£103

May

£108

June

£129

July

£130

August

£114

September

£109

October

£125

November

£91

December

£95

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 844,321 searches.
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
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Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,568 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Vistara
7.8
Good
250 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,447 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

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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 £78 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £620 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 (£91), SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (£92), and Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (£103).

  • 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 £581 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 £329
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Chennai from £377
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £591
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Mumbai from £606

  • 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 £7,451 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 Sunday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday 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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