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$382+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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CMB — AKL
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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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 26 August 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$1,120

Cheapest round-trip flight

$230

Cheapest airline

Thai AirAsia

Most popular destination

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Good round-trip deal

$556 or less

Good one-way deal

$340 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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On average, Thai AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $491).
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Singapore Changi (SIN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of $1,792).
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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 26 August 2025.

Wed 8/1022:55CMB - AKL
3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1006:15AKL - CMB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/8$1,777
Fri 28/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Wed 31/1222:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/8$1,815
Thu 4/1200:40CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 05mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 8/101:40AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,822
Wed 12/1107:30CMB - AKL
2 stops32h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 4/606:00AKL - CMB
2 stops24h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/8$1,881
Thu 6/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Fri 9/111:40AKL - CMB
3 stops67h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/8$1,900
Sun 19/1001:50CMB - AKL
2 stops34h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 31/1006:50AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/8$1,916
Tue 11/1100:45CMB - AKL
1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 4/623:55AKL - CMB
1 stop17h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,917

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 26 August 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/9

21:00-18:20

2 stops51h 50m

$1,755

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

22:55-16:50

3 stops34h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

06:15-21:55

2 stops23h 10m

$1,777

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

07:30-23:00

2 stops32h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

06:00-23:30

2 stops24h 00m

$1,881

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Fri 9/1

11:40-23:40

3 stops67h 30m

$1,900

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/11

00:45-15:15

1 stop31h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

23:55-10:45

1 stop17h 20m

$1,917

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

09:05-12:15

1 stop19h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/6

06:15-11:05

2 stops35h 20m

$2,055

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

00:05-05:30

2 stops21h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/10

20:40-21:55

2 stops32h 45m

$2,061

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/2

23:00-05:30

3 stops47h 00m

$931

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

10:25-05:30

3 stops35h 35m

$938

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/9

20:30-05:30

2 stops50h 30m

$965

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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 22 August 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 $1,216). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,852). 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, SriLankan Airlines. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $270
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $953
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $708
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $1,048

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 (386 flights per day), Dubai (160 flights per day), and Malé (127 flights per day).

Singapore Changi
Singapore Changi
From $479
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From $586

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 Cochin, with prices starting at $340. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cochin
Cochin
From $199

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, andMalaysia Airlines 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
1,352 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
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Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
904 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
162 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,352 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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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 Chennai, Malé, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport. The top year-round destinations include Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Dubai, Malé.

  • 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 $230 to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,300 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 Air India, Thai AirAsia, and FitsAir to have the cheapest round-trip prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Some of the destinations and prices are as follows: Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Chennai ($136). Thai AirAsia flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi ($290). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Male ($352).

  • 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 $2,503
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kunming starting at $3,651
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $4,071

  • 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 $3,257 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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