What kinds of trips can I take from Colombo?

In the trailing 90 days, the majority of flights from Colombo were for long-haul trips, accounting for 86% of all journeys. Medium-haul trips represented 8% of the flights, offering a moderate travel duration. Short-haul trips made up the remaining 6%, indicating fewer shorter-distance options. This historical distribution suggests that Colombo primarily serves as a departure point for longer international travel.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Colombo?

Historically, several countries have offered relatively inexpensive flight destinations from Colombo. India, for instance, features Mumbai with a median price of $190. Malaysia also presents affordable options, such as Alor Setar with a median price of $200. Other countries like Indonesia (Padang, $226), Thailand (Phitsanulok, $252), and Vietnam (Phú Quốc, $269) also offer destinations with competitive median prices, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

What month has the cheapest flights from Colombo?

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Colombo, with an average price of $598. This represents a 12% savings compared to the annual median average price of $682. January is typically the second cheapest month, with an average price of $616. These trends are based on historical data across the trailing quarter, indicating potential savings for travelers planning their trips during these months.

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Malé
Maldives • 2027-01-09
49% AI deal score
$131
$118
One-way
CMB
Bengaluru
India • 2026-12-01
41% AI deal score
$96
$129
One-way
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Chennai
India • 2026-09-30
40% AI deal score
$85
$131
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Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia • 2026-10-09
68% AI deal score
$144
$132
One-way
CMB
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam • 2026-10-24
50% AI deal score
$126
$132
One-way
CMB
Hyderabad
India • 2026-09-30
49% AI deal score
$148
$135
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CMB
Kuwait City
Kuwait • 2026-10-18
74% AI deal score
$146
$138
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Mumbai
India • 2026-09-09
47% AI deal score
$122
$141
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Trincomalee
Sri Lanka • 2026-09-17
31% AI deal score
$72
$143
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CMB
Goa
India • 2026-09-21
48% AI deal score
$161
$148
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Flights from Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo

About 86% of recent flights from Colombo are long-haul international trips, indicating that the majority of routes cater to distant destinations. Only 6% of routes are short-haul, and 8% are medium-haul, suggesting a strong focus on longer-distance travel options from Colombo.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Colombo, the most economical options right now include destinations like Chennai, India, with fares starting at $188. You can also find flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from $217, and to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with prices beginning at $224. These figures represent the cheapest available roundtrip fares recently observed.

Travelers from Colombo have access to a wide array of destinations, with recent fares covering 627 unique cities. Over the last 90 days, the most frequently represented countries in recent fares are India, accounting for 19%, followed by the Maldives at 12%, and Thailand at 10%. This indicates a strong network to destinations such as Chennai and Malé.

The most frequently discounted destination from Colombo recently is Malé, Maldives. Other popular routes for flight deals from Colombo include Chennai, India, and Kochi, India. These destinations consistently appear in recent fare observations over the last 90 days, suggesting they are frequently available at competitive prices.

Most popular airlines from Colombo

SriLankan Airlines

Qatar Airways

Emirates Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Etihad Airways

Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Colombo soon

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Gothenburg

Colombo (CMB) - Gothenburg (GOT)

Air Arabia

$1,230

$744

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Casablanca

Colombo (CMB) - Casablanca (CMN)

Air Arabia Maroc, Air Arabia

$1,387

$864

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Toronto

Colombo (CMB) - Toronto (YYZ)

SriLankan Airlines

$1,330

$943

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia, FlyAsianXpress

$820

$536

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Budapest

Colombo (CMB) - Budapest (BUD)

Air Arabia, Pegasus Airlines

$1,005

$646

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Chicago

Colombo (CMB) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$1,199

$943

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Colombo

Montreal

TOP

Canada • Dec 2026

from

$955

Fort Lauderdale

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$1,008

Budapest

TOP

Hungary • Oct 2026

from

$503

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$546

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$566

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Oct 2026

from

$921

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Colombo

-46%

CMB - Rochester

$3,163 → $1,719

-37%

CMB - Manchester

$1,858 → $1,175

-46%

CMB - Gothenburg

$1,110 → $603

-28%

CMB - Victoria

$1,793 → $1,300

Popular Airports from Colombo

Colombo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat

Flights from CMB are cheapest on Fri and Sat, with fares as low as $101.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$126 direct / ~$188 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from CMB are to destinations in India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

✈️ Airlines to watch

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, Malindo Airways, Vietjet Air

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers offers diverse options from Colombo.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance from Colombo offers the lowest median fare.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar, Apr

Flights from Colombo tend to be cheaper in Jan, Mar, and Apr.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Chennai

Flights from Colombo to Chennai are as low as $188.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is useful for travelers seeking international flights from the Colombo area.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Sweden • Oct 2026

93% AI deal score

$2,678

$2,042

Save $636

Qatar Airways

Business Class

From CMB

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Chengdu

China • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,688

$928

Save $760

Air China

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Mahé

Seychelles • Feb 2027

92% AI deal score

$1,851

$999

Save $852

Air Seychelles

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Zürich

Switzerland • Dec 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,111

$2,179

Save $1,932

Air India Limited

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Zürich

Switzerland • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$4,546

$3,321

Save $1,225

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Tokyo

Japan • Apr 2027

90% AI deal score

$3,580

$2,164

Save $1,416

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Oct 2026

90% AI deal score

$3,286

$2,211

Save $1,075

Gulf Air, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Denpasar

Indonesia • Nov 2026

90% AI deal score

$1,649

$911

Save $738

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Sydney

Australia • Sep 2026

90% AI deal score

$3,344

$2,452

Save $892

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Madurai

India • Sep 2026

89% AI deal score

$870

$558

Save $312

SriLankan Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Osaka

Japan • Sep 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,100

$1,760

Save $340

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Colombo: Frequently Asked Questions

Historically, several destinations from Colombo have offered median prices under $250. For example, Mumbai and New Delhi in India typically have median prices around $190 and $197 respectively. Within Malaysia, cities like Alor Setar and Kuala Terengganu have shown median prices of approximately $200 and $203. Other affordable options include Padang, Indonesia, with a median price of $226, and Miri, Malaysia, at $233, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

From Colombo, travelers can historically fly to a broad range of destinations, encompassing 627 unique cities across 63 countries. In the trailing 90 days, India accounted for 19% of these destinations, making it a prominent option for travelers. The Maldives followed with a 12% share, and Thailand represented 10% of the available countries. This indicates a diverse selection of international travel opportunities.

Historically, the most frequently served destinations from Colombo include Malé in the Maldives, Chennai in India, and Kochi, also in India. These cities consistently appear among the top options for travelers departing from Colombo. This trend has been observed across the trailing quarter, indicating their popularity and regular service.

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Flights from Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo

Most popular airlines from Colombo

SriLankan Airlines

Qatar Airways

Emirates Airlines

Singapore Airlines

Etihad Airways

Turkish Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

Air India Limited

Last-minute flights going from Colombo soon

Fri, Sep 11

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Gothenburg

Colombo (CMB) - Gothenburg (GOT)

Air Arabia

$1,230

$744

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Casablanca

Colombo (CMB) - Casablanca (CMN)

Air Arabia Maroc, Air Arabia

$1,387

$864

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Toronto

Colombo (CMB) - Toronto (YYZ)

SriLankan Airlines

$1,330

$943

One-way

Sat, Sep 5

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Melbourne

Colombo (CMB) - Melbourne (MEL)

AirAsia, FlyAsianXpress

$820

$536

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Budapest

Colombo (CMB) - Budapest (BUD)

Air Arabia, Pegasus Airlines

$1,005

$646

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Chicago

Colombo (CMB) - Chicago (ORD)

Etihad Airways

$1,199

$943

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Colombo

Montreal

TOP

Canada • Dec 2026

from

$955

Fort Lauderdale

TOP

United States • Sep 2026

from

$1,008

Budapest

TOP

Hungary • Oct 2026

from

$503

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$546

Rome

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$566

Toronto

TOP

Canada • Oct 2026

from

$921

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Colombo

-46%

CMB - Rochester

$3,163 → $1,719

-37%

CMB - Manchester

$1,858 → $1,175

-46%

CMB - Gothenburg

$1,110 → $603

-28%

CMB - Victoria

$1,793 → $1,300

Popular Airports from Colombo

Colombo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Fri - Sat

Flights from CMB are cheapest on Fri and Sat, with fares as low as $101.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$126 direct / ~$188 roundtrip

The cheapest flights from CMB are to destinations in India, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

✈️ Airlines to watch

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, Malindo Airways, Vietjet Air

A mix of full-service and low-cost carriers offers diverse options from Colombo.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months in advance from Colombo offers the lowest median fare.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar, Apr

Flights from Colombo tend to be cheaper in Jan, Mar, and Apr.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Chennai

Flights from Colombo to Chennai are as low as $188.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is useful for travelers seeking international flights from the Colombo area.

📍 ~28 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Japan • Sep 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,100

$1,760

Save $340

Malaysia Airlines

Business Class

Booking Flights from Colombo: Frequently Asked Questions

Cheap Flights from Colombo

Today’s best flight deals from Colombo

Flights from Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo

Most popular airlines from Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Colombo soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Colombo

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Colombo

Popular Airports from Colombo

Colombo airport insights

Fri - Sat

From ~$126 direct / ~$188 roundtrip

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, Malindo Airways, Vietjet Air

8+ months in advance

Jan, Mar, Apr

Watch fares to Chennai

Colombo main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

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Denpasar

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Osaka

Booking Flights from Colombo: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Colombo for under 250 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Colombo?

Where do most flights from Colombo go?

What kinds of trips can I take from Colombo?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Colombo?

What month has the cheapest flights from Colombo?

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Flights from Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo

Most popular airlines from Colombo

Last-minute flights going from Colombo soon

Most popular destinations to fly from Colombo

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Colombo

Popular Airports from Colombo

Colombo airport insights

Fri - Sat

From ~$126 direct / ~$188 roundtrip

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, Malindo Airways, Vietjet Air

8+ months in advance

Jan, Mar, Apr

Watch fares to Chennai

Colombo main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals from Colombo

Best Elite deals from Colombo

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Stockholm

Chengdu

Mahé

Zürich

Zürich

Tokyo

London

Denpasar

Sydney

Madurai

Osaka

Booking Flights from Colombo: Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I fly from Colombo for under 250 USD?

How many destinations can I fly to from Colombo?

Where do most flights from Colombo go?

What kinds of trips can I take from Colombo?

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Colombo?

What month has the cheapest flights from Colombo?

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