How long is the flight to Colombo?

The average flight time to Colombo is 3 hours and 30 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Kuala Lumpur.

How many airports are there in Colombo?

There are 6 airports in Colombo: Diyawanna Oya, Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.

Which airlines offer direct flights to Colombo?

SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines, AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Air India, Air Seychelles and Firefly all fly direct to Colombo.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually June.

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

Can I get a direct flight to Colombo?

Yes – you can fly direct to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and the average flight time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

How much are return flights to Colombo?

The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is RM795. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which is the cheapest airport in Colombo?

The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from RM795 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Colombo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Saturday, 29 June 2024 .

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Colombo?

The average temperature in Colombo in April is around 28°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to Colombo with?

Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

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Colombo.RM795 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jul, returning Mon, 22 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 1 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 22 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM795, select.

Colombo.RM795 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Aug, returning Thu, 15 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 1 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM795, select.

Colombo.RM795 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Jun, returning Sun, 14 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 29 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 14 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM795, select.

Colombo.RM796 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Jun, returning Mon, 17 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sat, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 17 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM796, select.

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Airports in Colombo

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time to Colombo is 3 hours and 30 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from Kuala Lumpur.
: There are 6 airports in Colombo: Diyawanna Oya, Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
: SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Japan Airlines, AirAsia, Etihad Airways, Air India, Air Seychelles and Firefly all fly direct to Colombo.
: The cheapest month to fly to Colombo is usually June.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: Yes – you can fly direct to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and the average flight time is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
: The best price we found for a return flight to Colombo is RM795. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from RM795.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Colombo is Saturday, 29 June 2024.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: The average temperature in Colombo in April is around 28°C. The warmest month in Colombo is typically May, which averages 29°C. The coolest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in February.
: Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

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Cheapest flight found	RM795
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	3 hrs, 30 mins
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week	100

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