Can I fly direct from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

Historically, approximately 17.6% of flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are more common on this route across the trailing quarter.

What's the flight time from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

The direct flight time from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur is typically around 7 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 2467 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 13 hours and 40 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

Should I set a price alert for Colombo to Kuala Lumpur flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable price. Given the historical frequency of deals, an alert can help you monitor price changes and identify opportune booking moments.

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Colombo to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

The distance between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur is 2,467 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. For cheap flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, fares typically range from $504–$815, with a median of $650. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. However, 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur? The data indicates that July is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $476. Other relatively inexpensive months include October, with a median fare of $597, and November, where the median fare is $611. New deals appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 17.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that while direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are available, they are not the most common option.

How long is the flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur? A typical journey, including connections, is approximately 3h 50m. For non-stop flights, the median flight time is also 3h 50m, while connecting itineraries have a significantly longer median duration of 21h 10m.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: $171 - $269

Prices for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 171 USD to 269 USD. The current lowest deal is 204 USD with Malindo Airways for travel from Nov 16-Nov 20.

now $204

Low $171

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur is July, with a median price of $454. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $753. Prices are generally lower from July to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $454

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $753

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Malindo Airways

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$347

$246

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$353

$254

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$277

$266

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$322

$282

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$345

$298

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$295

$267

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

$346 → $245

29%

2 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 9

$350 → $260

26%

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$346 → $260

25%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$302 → $218

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Colombo - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $476 for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m

The median direct flight time from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.6% of recent flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Malindo Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good option for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo city center

💸 Flights from ~$193

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a primary gateway for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Consider Singapore Changi for its extensive international connectivity, despite requiring an international border crossing.

📍 ~300 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car/bus, travel time is significant)

💸 Flights from ~$299

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $689. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $748, while booking 60+ days out can result in an average price of $819. This suggests that planning a few weeks ahead can lead to better value.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur is considered to be $504 or less. The median price for this route during that period was $650. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals historically found at $815 or below.

Historically, July has been the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, with a median price of $476. October and November also show lower median prices, at $597 and $611 respectively. The annual median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $650, indicating that certain months offer significant savings.

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Colombo to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Regular price: $171 - $269

Prices for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from 171 USD to 269 USD. The current lowest deal is 204 USD with Malindo Airways for travel from Nov 16-Nov 20.

now $204

Low $171

High $269

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

July

Cheapest

Flights from $454

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $753

Jan

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Malindo Airways

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$347

$246

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$353

$254

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$277

$266

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$322

$282

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$345

$298

One-way

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kuala Lumpur

Colombo (CMB) - Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Malindo Airways

$295

$267

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

3 nights

Oct 9 - Oct 12

$346 → $245

29%

2 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 9

$350 → $260

26%

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$346 → $260

25%

2 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 14

$302 → $218

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Colombo - Kuala Lumpur route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices

Historically, July offers the lowest median prices at $476 for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 50m

The median direct flight time from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur is 3 hours 50 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 17.6% of recent flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Malindo Airways is one airline offering direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good option for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~28 km from Colombo city center

💸 Flights from ~$193

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL)

Cheapest

Kuala Lumpur International is a primary gateway for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

📍 ~44 km from Kuala Lumpur (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$193

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Singapore Changi (SIN)

Consider Singapore Changi for its extensive international connectivity, despite requiring an international border crossing.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

88% AI deal score

$1,138

$561

Save $577

Air India Limited

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

Cheap Flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Today’s best flight deals from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Colombo to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Colombo - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Colombo main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Colombo to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

Can I fly direct from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

What's the flight time from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

Should I set a price alert for Colombo to Kuala Lumpur flights?

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Colombo to Kuala Lumpur: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

How much is a round trip from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Last-minute flights going from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur

Colombo - Kuala Lumpur route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in July for the best prices

Direct flights take 3h 50m

Connecting flights are dominant

Malindo Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Colombo main airports to depart from

Kuala Lumpur main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Kuala Lumpur used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Kuala Lumpur

Best Elite deals to Kuala Lumpur

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Feb 03

Feb 03

Feb 03

Feb 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Kuala Lumpur

How early should I book Colombo to Kuala Lumpur flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?