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$402+ 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 5/8. 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
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
1 adult

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 7 July 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

$682

Cheapest round-trip flight

$1,487

Cheapest airline

AirAsia

Most popular destination

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Good round-trip deal

$1,194 or less

Good one-way deal

$227 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Singapore Changi.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.
On average, AirAsia currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of $318).
Singapore Changi (SIN) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of $1,830).
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 7 July 2025.

Wed 6/822:55CMB - AKL
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/807:30AKL - CMB
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,536
Mon 18/800:50CMB - AKL
1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines
Tue 26/823:55AKL - CMB
1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,656
Thu 21/812:15CMB - AKL
2 stops19h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 28/806:15AKL - CMB
2 stops21h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,679
Wed 17/920:30CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 25/921:00AKL - CMB
3 stops30h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/7$1,704
Tue 16/900:05CMB - AKL
1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Thu 25/913:00AKL - CMB
1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,816
Tue 5/820:35CMB - AKL
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Tue 17/221:05AKL - CMB
1 stop29h 10mEmirates
Deal found 7/7$3,045

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

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/8

22:55-05:30

2 stops24h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 16/8

07:30-09:40

2 stops32h 40m

$1,536

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/8

00:50-12:20

1 stop29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

23:55-23:35

1 stop30h 10m

$1,656

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/8

12:15-13:45

2 stops19h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/8

06:15-21:30

2 stops21h 45m

$1,679

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

21:00-21:10

3 stops30h 40m

$1,704

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

$1,816

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/8

20:35-09:50

2 stops30h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/2

21:05-18:45

1 stop29h 10m

$3,045

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

10:40-14:10

2 stops21h 00m

$861

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

00:50-11:40

1 stop28h 20m

$1,145

ColomboAuckland

CMB - AKL

CMBAKL

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,214

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Deals found on 5/7

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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 27 June 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 $1,175). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January will prove the most costly (average of $1,773). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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 Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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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, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport, London Heathrow Airport. The top year-round destinations include Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur 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 $227 to Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for $1,389 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, 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 ($132). AirAsia flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur Intl ($262). FitsAir flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Male ($340).

  • 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 $2,420
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kunming starting at $3,531
    Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Hong Kong starting at $3,937

  • 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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