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CMB

Malé

MaldivesJun 2026

$185

$110

One-way

CMB

Bengaluru

IndiaJul 2026

$102

$116

One-way

CMB

Chennai

IndiaSep 2026

$91

$118

One-way

CMB

Singapore

SingaporeSep 2026

$161

$121

One-way

CMB

Goa

IndiaJul 2026

$163

$127

One-way

CMB

Bangkok

ThailandNov 2026

$149

$130

One-way

CMB

Hyderabad

IndiaJul 2026

$167

$131

One-way

CMB

Kuala Lumpur

MalaysiaSep 2026

$185

$133

One-way

CMB

Mumbai

IndiaOct 2026

$116

$137

One-way

CMB

Tiruchirappalli

IndiaJul 2026

$139

$138

One-way

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Origin Intelligence — 1,728 Destinations from Colombo Tracked

Insights for flights from Colombo

About 86% of recent flights from Colombo are long-haul trips, indicating that the majority of routes cater to distant international travel. Medium-haul flights make up 8% of the routes, while short-haul options account for a smaller share at 6%. This distribution suggests that travelers departing from Colombo primarily have access to longer-distance destinations.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Colombo, the most economical options right now include routes to Chennai, India, with fares starting from $189. You can also find competitive prices for flights to Bengaluru, India, beginning at $224. Another affordable destination is Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where fares are available from $228.
The most frequently discounted destination from Colombo recently is Malé, Maldives. Other popular routes include flights to Chennai, India, which consistently appear among recent fares. Additionally, Mumbai, India, is another highly popular destination for travelers flying from Colombo.
Travelers from Colombo have access to a vast network of destinations, with recent fares covering 1728 unique cities. The top countries by share of recent fares are India, accounting for 16%, followed by Thailand with 10%, and the Maldives with 8%. This indicates a strong focus on destinations within these countries, offering numerous options like Chennai, Bengaluru, and Malé.
Only 13% of recent flights from Colombo are direct flights. This means that the vast majority of routes from Colombo, about 87%, involve at least one stopover. If you prioritize non-stop travel, you may find fewer options available when searching for flight deals from Colombo.

Most popular airlines from Colombo

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Qatar Airways

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Emirates Airlines

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Flydubai

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Last-minute flights going from Colombo soon

Thu, Jun 18

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CMB - Milan

Qatar Airways

Colombo (CMB) - Milan (MXP)

Qatar Airways

$919

$572

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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CMB - Zürich

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - Zürich (ZRH)

Etihad Airways

$936

$651

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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CMB - Madrid

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - Madrid (MAD)

Etihad Airways

$992

$736

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

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CMB - Amsterdam

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - Amsterdam (AMS)

Etihad Airways

$1,036

$771

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

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CMB - Washington, D.C.

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Etihad Airways

$2,021

$1,462

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

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CMB - Doha

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - Doha (DOH)

Etihad Airways

$470

$340

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Colombo

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Milan

TOP

ItalyJun 2026

from

$572

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Washington, D.C.

TOP

United StatesNov 2026

from

$882

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Beijing

TOP

ChinaJan 2027

from

$310

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New York

TOP

United StatesNov 2026

from

$883

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Washington, D.C.

TOP

United StatesOct 2026

from

$1,166

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Beirut

TOP

LebanonNov 2026

from

$521

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Colombo

-36%

CMB - Cincinnati

$1,655  →  $1,058

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-41%

CMB - Casablanca

$1,304  →  $772

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-33%

CMB - Raleigh

$1,488  →  $1,000

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-29%

CMB - Washington, D.C.

$1,634  →  $1,166

Popular Airports from Colombo

Colombo airport insights

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Chennai

Flights from Colombo to Chennai currently start at just $189.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Nov, Feb

Flights from Colombo tend to be cheaper in January, November, and February.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance is ideal for deals from Colombo, with prices tending to rise closer to departure.

✈️ Airlines to watch

SriLankan Airlines, Flydubai, Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways

Full-service and low-cost carriers offer a mix of international flights from Colombo.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$116 direct / ~$189 roundtrip

Ultra-low fares cluster on routes to India and Malaysia.

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat

Saturday is the cheapest day to depart from CMB, based on 43391 deals.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is ideal for travelers seeking the cheapest flights from Colombo.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is the primary international gateway for Colombo, offering the widest range of flight connections.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$189

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Mattala Rajapaksa International is an alternative for long-haul flights if Bandaranaike is unavailable, despite limited services.

📍 ~190 km from city center (reachable by car)

Koggala (KCT)

Koggala is useful for domestic travel serving the southern coastal tourism belt, accessible via the Southern Expressway.

📍 ~120 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$452

China Bay (TRR)

China Bay serves the Eastern Province and is useful for travelers heading to the east coast of the island.

📍 ~200 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$373

Sigiriya (GIU)

Sigiriya is centrally located for the Cultural Triangle tourism region, offering an alternative for domestic regional travel.

📍 ~140 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$449

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From CMB

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Zürich

SwitzerlandJan 2027

93% AI deal score

$4,626

$2,413

Save $2,213

Etihad AirwaysMalaysia Airlines

Etihad Airways, +1

Business Class

From CMB

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Chengdu

ChinaAug 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,666

$929

Save $737

Air China

Air China

Business Class

From CMB

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Tokyo

JapanAug 2026

90% AI deal score

$2,900

$1,804

Save $1,096

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CMB

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Nagoya

JapanFeb 2027

90% AI deal score

$3,552

$2,120

Save $1,432

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CMB

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Paris

FranceAug 2026

90% AI deal score

$4,057

$2,223

Save $1,834

Air India Limited

Air India Limited

Business Class

From CMB

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Frankfurt

GermanyJul 2026

90% AI deal score

$3,258

$2,258

Save $1,000

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

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Tiruchirappalli

IndiaAug 2026

87% AI deal score

$758

$522

Save $236

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

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Madrid

SpainAug 2026

87% AI deal score

$3,334

$2,384

Save $950

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

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Madurai

IndiaJun 2026

86% AI deal score

$700

$495

Save $205

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

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Thiruvananthapuram

IndiaSep 2026

86% AI deal score

$807

$538

Save $269

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

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Tokyo

JapanAug 2026

86% AI deal score

$3,011

$1,985

Save $1,026

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CMB

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Milan

ItalyJul 2026

86% AI deal score

$3,274

$2,272

Save $1,002

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

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Vienna

AustriaAug 2026

84% AI deal score

$3,850

$2,288

Save $1,562

Air India Limited

Air India Limited

Business Class

From CMB

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Changchun

ChinaSep 2026

80% AI deal score

$3,658

$2,329

Save $1,329

China Eastern AirlinesShanghai Airlines

China Eastern Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CMB

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Munich

GermanySep 2026

80% AI deal score

$3,353

$2,330

Save $1,023

Kuwait Airways
Shanghai Airlines

Kuwait Airways, +1

Business Class

From CMB

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Kochi

IndiaAug 2026

78% AI deal score

$604

$500

Save $104

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

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Singapore

SingaporeAug 2026

78% AI deal score

$1,298

$967

Save $331

Malaysia AirlinesAir China

Malaysia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CMB

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Chennai

IndiaSep 2026

77% AI deal score

$650

$581

Save $69

SriLankan Airlines

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Booking Flights from Colombo: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, you can find flights from Colombo for under $200 to 8 different destinations. Across the trailing quarter, destinations such as Pune, India, had a median price of $154, and Kolkata, India, had a median price of $159. Other affordable options include Varanasi, Ahmedabad, and Salem, all located in India, with median prices ranging from $162 to $167. These prices are based on data observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, travelers can fly to 1728 unique cities from Colombo. These destinations span 93 different countries. Across the trailing quarter, India accounted for 16% of the available destinations, while Thailand represented 10% and the Maldives 8%. This indicates a broad range of international travel options available from Colombo.

Historically, the most frequent flight destinations from Colombo include Malé in the Maldives, Chennai in India, and Mumbai, also in India. Malé consistently sees a high volume of flights, followed by Chennai. Mumbai is another popular choice for travelers departing from Colombo, based on data from the trailing 90 days.