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Fast facts on flights from Colombo

Cheapest flight ticket foundKelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana
Cheapest route foundHK$687
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Most popular destinationHong Kong

The best flight deals leaving from Colombo soon

Save on your flight fare, so you can spend more when you get there. Here are the best domestic and international flights from Colombo departing soon.
Chennai.HK$687 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Sep.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$687, select.
Malé.HK$690 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Velana International.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$690, select.
Trincomalee.HK$774 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with Cinnamon Air.Outbound direct flight with Cinnamon Air departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Trincomalee.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$774, select.
Kuala Lumpur.HK$863 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$863, select.
Dubai.HK$902 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Dubai Bus Station.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$902, select.
Phuket.HK$930 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Nov.One-way flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 15 Nov, arriving in Phuket.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$930, select.
Abu Dhabi.HK$936 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 6 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$936, select.
Muscat.HK$967 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Mar.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 16 Mar, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From HK$967, select.
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Booking flights from Colombo: frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Chennai is HK$979. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly out of Colombo is Tuesday, 23 September 2025, to Chennai.
It's easy with us. Look for cheap flights and flight offers from Colombo to anywhere using Everywhere search– it'll show you the lowest fares for your chosen time period.

You can also set up Price Alerts for flights you'd like to keep an eye on. We'll let you know when a particular fare from Colombo rises or falls so you can book when it's cheapest.
Sure – our flight search allows you to check for outbound flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport departing the very same day. But if you want the cheapest fare, we recommend you book around 30 days before departure. This is on average, the time when fares are cheaper.
Of course! Just select 'one way' when you search with us. And here's an extra tip: sometimes searching for a one way ticket from Colombo, and another one-way back home, can yield cheaper tickets than a return fare with an airline.
It's best to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before the time of your flight departure, so you have enough time to check any luggage in, clear security and find your gate.
The cheapest flight from Colombo we found in the next 1 year is to Chennai for HK$979. It departs from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Tuesday, 23 September 2025. There are also cheap flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur International for HK$1,302 and Dubai Bus Station for HK$1,382.

How to find cheap flights from Colombo in 2025

Looking for cheap tickets from Colombo? Round-trip flight tickets from Colombo start from HK$979 and one-way flights from Colombo start from HK$687.

Whether you are flying one-way or round-trip, here are a few tips on how to score the best price and make your flight journey as smooth as possible.

  • Enter your destination and hit "search." We've compared flights from all major airlines and online travel agents to find the cheapest flight tickets from Colombo. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
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  • Compare flight deals from Colombo from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets from Colombo start from HK$687 one-way.
  • Search flights everywhere. Not sure on the destination just yet? You can easily browse available places to travel to from Colombo by searching flights to "Everywhere."
  • Flex your dates to secure the best fares for your flight from Colombo. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly from Colombo. The cheapest month to fly from Colombo is September.
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