What kinds of trips can I take from Colombo?

Flights from Colombo historically cater to a variety of trip lengths. Long-haul flights typically make up the largest share, accounting for 86% of trips. Medium-haul flights represent 8% of the available options, while short-haul flights constitute 6%. These proportions reflect the typical distribution of flight durations from Colombo across the trailing 90 days.

Which countries offer the cheapest flight destinations from Colombo?

Historically, several countries offer particularly affordable flight destinations from Colombo. India, for instance, features Mumbai with a median price of $190. Malaysia also presents good value, with destinations like Alor Setar typically priced around $200. Other countries with historically lower median prices include Indonesia, with Padang at $226, and Thailand, offering destinations like Phitsanulok for approximately $252, 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 typical savings of 12% compared to the annual median average price of $682. January is also a historically affordable option, with an average price of $616. These trends are based on flight pricing patterns observed over the past year.

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CMB
Malé
Maldives • 2026-10-03
67% AI deal score
$155
$120
One-way
CMB
Chennai
India • 2026-09-28
43% AI deal score
$121
$124
One-way
CMB
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam • 2026-12-30
79% AI deal score
$193
$127
One-way
CMB
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia • 2026-11-02
67% AI deal score
$132
$129
One-way
CMB
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates • 2026-11-08
72% AI deal score
$174
$132
One-way
CMB
Doha
Qatar • 2026-12-07
84% AI deal score
$225
$133
One-way
CMB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates • 2026-11-09
73% AI deal score
$160
$135
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CMB
Hyderabad
India • 2026-12-11
44% AI deal score
$102
$145
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CMB
Bangkok
Thailand • 2027-01-30
65% AI deal score
$109
$149
One-way
CMB
Da Nang
Vietnam • 2026-10-25
71% AI deal score
$184
$153
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Flights from Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo

About 86% of recent routes from Colombo are long-haul international trips, indicating that the vast majority of flights from this origin cover significant distances. In contrast, only 6% of routes are short-haul and 8% are medium-haul, showing a strong emphasis on longer-distance travel options for passengers departing from Colombo.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Colombo, the most economical options right now include fares to Chennai, India, starting at $212. You can also find competitive prices to Malé, Maldives, with fares from $234. Another affordable destination is Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, where prices begin at $241.

The most frequently discounted destination from Colombo over the last 90 days is Malé, Maldives. Following closely in popularity are routes to Chennai, India, and Kochi, India, which also appear often in recent flight deals from Colombo. These destinations consistently show up as popular choices for travelers.

When flying from Colombo, you'll find that 13% of recent fares are for direct flights. This indicates that connecting flights are the dominant option for travelers departing from Colombo. While direct flights are available, a significant portion of routes will involve at least one stop.

Travelers from Colombo have access to a wide range of destinations, with recent fares covering 627 unique cities across 63 countries. The most prominent countries for recent fares are India, accounting for 19%, followed by the Maldives at 12%, and Thailand at 10%. Popular cities like Chennai and Malé are among the many options available.

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

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Toronto

Colombo (CMB) - Toronto (YYZ)

Air India Limited

$1,648

$898

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Rome

Colombo (CMB) - Rome (FCO)

Air Arabia

$920

$567

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Milan

Colombo (CMB) - Milan (MXP)

Gulf Air, Gulf Air, Gulf Air

$793

$576

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Paris

Colombo (CMB) - Paris (CDG)

Gulf Air

$724

$599

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Colombo (CMB) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$798

$608

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kolkata

Colombo (CMB) - Kolkata (CCU)

Air India Limited

$407

$293

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Colombo

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$576

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$280

Riyadh

TOP

Saudi Arabia • Oct 2026

from

$359

Auckland

TOP

New Zealand • Nov 2026

from

$900

Abu Dhabi

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$241

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Sep 2026

from

$325

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Colombo

-33%

CMB - Toronto

$1,236 → $832

-37%

CMB - Yiwu

$638 → $399

-13%

CMB - Auckland

$1,034 → $903

-25%

CMB - Riyadh

$476 → $357

Popular Airports from Colombo

Colombo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Fri - Sun

The cheapest flights from Colombo are on Saturday, Friday, and Sunday, with fares starting from $102.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$111 direct / ~$212 roundtrip

The lowest fares from CMB are to nearby destinations like Chennai, India and Malé, Maldives.

✈️ Airlines to watch

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, AirAsia, Malindo Airways

International and low-cost carriers offer a variety of routes from Colombo.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar

Flights from Colombo tend to be cheaper in January and March.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Chennai

Flights from Colombo to Chennai start at $111 for a direct one-way trip.

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 ~$197

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Germany • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$2,149

$778

Save $1,371

Air India Limited

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Chengdu

China • Oct 2026

92% AI deal score

$1,533

$859

Save $674

Air China

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Amsterdam

Netherlands • May 2027

92% AI deal score

$3,421

$2,054

Save $1,367

Air India Limited

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Milan

Italy • Nov 2026

92% AI deal score

$6,155

$3,184

Save $2,971

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Amsterdam

Netherlands • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$6,330

$4,171

Save $2,159

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Zürich

Switzerland • Oct 2026

91% AI deal score

$4,235

$3,315

Save $920

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Madurai

India • Oct 2026

90% AI deal score

$797

$506

Save $291

SriLankan Airlines

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Paris

France • Jan 2027

90% AI deal score

$4,493

$3,439

Save $1,054

Etihad Airways

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

89% AI deal score

$2,982

$2,289

Save $693

SriLankan Airlines, +1

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

Paris

France • Nov 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,682

$1,967

Save $715

Air India Limited

Business Class

From CMB

Elite

London

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,878

$2,228

Save $650

Air India Limited

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. Other affordable options include Alor Setar and Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia, with median prices of $200 and $203. These prices reflect trends observed across the trailing 90 days.

From Colombo, travelers can typically fly to a broad range of destinations. Historically, there have been flights available to 627 unique cities across 63 different countries. India accounts for a significant portion of these destinations, representing 19% of the available routes. Other prominent countries include the Maldives, with a 12% share, and Thailand, accounting for 10% of destinations, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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 destinations for travelers departing from Colombo. This trend is based on flight patterns observed over the trailing 90 days.

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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

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Toronto

Colombo (CMB) - Toronto (YYZ)

Air India Limited

$1,648

$898

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Rome

Colombo (CMB) - Rome (FCO)

Air Arabia

$920

$567

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Milan

Colombo (CMB) - Milan (MXP)

Gulf Air, Gulf Air, Gulf Air

$793

$576

One-way

Mon, Oct 12

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Paris

Colombo (CMB) - Paris (CDG)

Gulf Air

$724

$599

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Colombo (CMB) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia

$798

$608

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - Kolkata

Colombo (CMB) - Kolkata (CCU)

Air India Limited

$407

$293

One-way

Most popular destinations to fly from Colombo

Milan

TOP

Italy • Oct 2026

from

$576

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$280

Riyadh

TOP

Saudi Arabia • Oct 2026

from

$359

Auckland

TOP

New Zealand • Nov 2026

from

$900

Abu Dhabi

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Oct 2026

from

$241

Dubai

TOP

United Arab Emirates • Sep 2026

from

$325

Biggest price drops on international destinations from Colombo

-33%

CMB - Toronto

$1,236 → $832

-37%

CMB - Yiwu

$638 → $399

-13%

CMB - Auckland

$1,034 → $903

-25%

CMB - Riyadh

$476 → $357

Popular Airports from Colombo

Colombo airport insights

🗓️ Best days to catch a deal

Sat - Fri - Sun

The cheapest flights from Colombo are on Saturday, Friday, and Sunday, with fares starting from $102.

💸 Cheapest deals found

From ~$111 direct / ~$212 roundtrip

The lowest fares from CMB are to nearby destinations like Chennai, India and Malé, Maldives.

✈️ Airlines to watch

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, AirAsia, Malindo Airways

International and low-cost carriers offer a variety of routes from Colombo.

⏱️ Best time to book

8+ months in advance

Booking 8+ months ahead can save you money, as prices tend to rise closer to departure.

📅 Cheapest travel period

Jan, Mar

Flights from Colombo tend to be cheaper in January and March.

🎯 Booking tip

Watch fares to Chennai

Flights from Colombo to Chennai start at $111 for a direct one-way trip.

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 ~$197

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

United Kingdom • Nov 2026

88% AI deal score

$2,878

$2,228

Save $650

Air India Limited

Business Class

Booking Flights from Colombo: Frequently Asked Questions

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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

Sat - Fri - Sun

From ~$111 direct / ~$212 roundtrip

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, AirAsia, Malindo Airways

8+ months in advance

Jan, Mar

Watch fares to Chennai

Colombo main airports to depart from

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

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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

Sat - Fri - Sun

From ~$111 direct / ~$212 roundtrip

China Southern Airlines, IndiGo, AirAsia, Malindo Airways

8+ months in advance

Jan, Mar

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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Frankfurt

Chengdu

Amsterdam

Milan

Amsterdam

Zürich

Madurai

Paris

London

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London

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?

Explore More Destinations from Colombo

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