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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere

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CMB — MAA
25 Apr — 2 May1
1 adult
Thu 25/4
Thu 2/5

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 20 April 2024.

Cheapest one-way flight

₹ 8,625

Cheapest round-trip flight

₹ 12,992

Cheapest airline

IndiGo

Most popular destination

Chennai (MAA)
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, IndiGo currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Chennai (MAA) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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 20 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 418,164 searches.
Wed 15/518:20CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Thu 13/605:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Deal found 19/4₹ 12,687
Sun 2/603:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 8/611:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 12,854
Mon 6/517:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Fri 10/505:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Deal found 19/4₹ 12,938
Mon 20/513:50CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mIndiGo
Tue 21/511:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 13,188
Mon 27/509:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Fri 31/513:45MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,272
Wed 12/603:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 19/601:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,355
Tue 30/409:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Thu 2/511:00MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,439
Sun 19/503:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sun 26/511:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 13,522
Mon 24/603:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Tue 2/711:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,605

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 20 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 418,164 searches.
Fri 26/417:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Fri 3/505:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Deal found 18/4₹ 12,938
Wed 24/403:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 2/501:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,188
Thu 25/417:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Thu 2/505:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Deal found 18/4₹ 13,522
Wed 24/403:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 4/501:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 13,605
Wed 24/403:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Thu 2/511:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 13,939
Sun 28/411:45CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Wed 1/516:05MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mFitsAir
Deal found 18/4₹ 14,023
Mon 29/403:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 1/501:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 14,106
Thu 25/413:50CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mIndiGo
Wed 1/501:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 14,273
Wed 24/403:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 27/411:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 14,691

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 20 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 418,164 searches.
Sat 20/717:05CMB - SIN
1 stop22h 30mAir India
Mon 29/723:00SIN - CMB
1 stop19h 35mAir India
Deal found 18/4₹ 27,795
Mon 20/522:55CMB - SIN
1 stop7h 05mAirAsia
Sun 26/523:25SIN - CMB
1 stop12h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 18/4₹ 28,213
Mon 27/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Mon 3/601:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 19/4₹ 28,463
Sat 18/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sun 26/510:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 19/4₹ 28,546
Sat 18/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sat 25/501:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 19/4₹ 28,630
Wed 1/508:20CMB - SIN
1 stop10h 55mAir India
Wed 8/509:00SIN - CMB
1 stop24h 50mAir India
Deal found 18/4₹ 29,381
Wed 8/502:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sun 12/501:10DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Deal found 19/4₹ 29,465
Sun 19/503:30CMB - SIN
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/523:25SIN - CMB
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4₹ 29,632
Wed 1/508:20CMB - SIN
1 stop10h 55mAir India
Wed 8/508:35SIN - CMB
1 stop11h 15mAir India
Deal found 19/4₹ 29,715

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 20 April 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 418,164 searches.
Wed 15/518:20CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Thu 13/605:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Deal found 19/4₹ 12,687
Sun 2/603:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sat 8/611:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 12,854
Mon 6/517:05CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Fri 10/505:55MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 25mAir India
Deal found 19/4₹ 12,938
Mon 20/513:50CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mIndiGo
Tue 21/511:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 13,188
Mon 27/509:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Fri 31/513:45MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,272
Wed 12/603:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Wed 19/601:10MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,355
Tue 30/409:00CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Thu 2/511:00MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 15mFitsAir
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,439
Sun 19/503:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Sun 26/511:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4₹ 13,522
Mon 24/603:30CMB - MAA
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Tue 2/711:30MAA - CMB
Nonstop1h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 19/4₹ 13,605

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 20 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 418,164 searches

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Budget

₹ 12,687 - ₹ 13,605

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Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/5

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Thu 13/6

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,687

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/6

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sat 8/6

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 12,854

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/5

Nonstop1h 25m

Chennai

Fri 10/5

Nonstop1h 25m

₹ 12,938

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/5

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Tue 21/5

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,188

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/5

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Fri 31/5

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 13,272

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/6

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Wed 19/6

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,355

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/4

Nonstop1h 15m

Chennai

Thu 2/5

Nonstop1h 15m

₹ 13,439

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/5

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Sun 26/5

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,522

Colombo Bandaranaike IntlChennai

CMB - MAA

CMBMAA

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/6

Nonstop1h 20m

Chennai

Tue 2/7

Nonstop1h 20m

₹ 13,605

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Deals found on 19/4

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 28 January 2024.
Booking 53 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 14 April 2024.
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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 mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday 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 ₹ 8,681 while a return flight costs ₹ 13,207. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 217). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December will prove the most costly (average of ₹ 257). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

₹ 9,098

February

₹ 8,514

March

₹ 8,681

April

₹ 8,430

May

₹ 7,763

June

₹ 9,933

July

₹ 8,097

August

₹ 8,430

September

₹ 8,347

October

₹ 8,931

November

₹ 9,182

December

₹ 9,766

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 418,164 searches.
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

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.

8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

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.

8.1
Very Good
4,082 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

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.

8.1
Very Good
557 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

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.

7.9
Good
246 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

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.

7.2
Good
128 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,491 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

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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Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ₹ 8,625 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for ₹ 34,853 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    According to our data, users have found SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, and FitsAir to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: SpiceJet flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Madurai (₹ 11,208). SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (₹ 12,931). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai Intl (₹ 13,316).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    We've found Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli as options for shorter direct flights within 357 km of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. These locations can be great options for travelers looking to go somewhere and back quickly.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for London, Paris, and Frankfurt am Main.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport offers frequent flights to Doha (182 flights per day), Malé (148 flights per day) and Dubai (81 flights per day).

  • Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check dates and pricing for the following: SpiceJet, Etihad Airways, Air India, FitsAir, IndiGo. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: Mumbai, Malé, Ahmedabad, Madurai, Dubai.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    For the current month, the most popular flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Chennai, Melbourne Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. Chennai, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are the most popular locations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport year round.

  • What is the cheapest first class flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If you’re looking to fly first-class from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere, put Dubai on your list as prices start at ₹ 229,270 for this destination.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • 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 mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Booking 53 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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