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$695+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/12. 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 — AKL
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 November 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$826

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,752

Cheapest airline

Thai AirAsia

Most popular destination

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Good round-trip deal

$632 or less

Good one-way deal

$181 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Singapore Changi.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Singapore Changi.
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On average, Thai AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $496).
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Singapore Changi (SIN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of $1,652).
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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 17 November 2025.

Tue 10/320:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 12/322:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/11$1,573
Tue 10/312:10CMB - AKL
2 stops18h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 12/308:30AKL - CMB
2 stops20h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/11$1,795
Mon 6/420:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 15/421:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/11$1,807
Wed 31/1220:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 7/122:45AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/11$2,015
Sat 28/220:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 17/421:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/11$2,029
Mon 9/300:45CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/308:15AKL - CMB
1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/11$2,061
Mon 20/400:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 5/513:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/11$2,136

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

00:45-06:45

1 stop22h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

14:55-23:30

1 stop40h 05m

$2,251

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/11

01:05-16:35

2 stops32h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/12

22:00-23:40

3 stops33h 10m

$2,520

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

01:05-19:30

3 stops34h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/12

15:45-19:00

2 stops58h 45m

$2,592

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/2

12:15-13:25

1 stop17h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

01:15-10:45

1 stop17h 00m

$2,668

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/11

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/12

08:15-23:30

1 stop22h 45m

$2,842

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

00:45-13:25

2 stops29h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

11:20-23:30

1 stop19h 40m

$2,884

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/1

22:15-16:15

2 stops34h 30m

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

10:00-15:40

2 stops37h 10m

$2,917

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

20:15-11:15

2 stops31h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

21:05-18:25

2 stops28h 50m

$2,965

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/11

22:50-00:05

3 stops41h 45m

$1,193

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/12

00:45-06:45

1 stop22h 30m

$1,205

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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 Auckland. Price data was last updated on 14 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,255). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,832). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

For round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport you’ll fly on: Singapore Airlines, China Eastern, Qantas Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $475
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,676
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $1,244
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,781

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

Some of the most frequent flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport everyday are: Doha (308 flights per day), Dubai (141 flights per day), and Malé (88 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $826
Chengdu
Chengdu
From $1,087
Chennai
Chennai
From $161

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 $161. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Chennai
Chennai
From $161
Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $826

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 134,765 searches.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andCathay Pacific from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
938 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,060 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
281 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
177 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,404 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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

    The most popular destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport this month are Melbourne Airport, Dubai, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. The top year-round destinations include Malé, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Dubai.

  • 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 $161 to Chennai (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,266 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 Thai AirAsia, FitsAir, and Gulf Air to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Thai AirAsia flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($289). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Male ($363). Gulf Air flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Male ($459).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are below:
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Singapore starting at $2,582
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kunming starting at $3,766
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $4,200

  • 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 $3,360 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 January 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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