Cheap flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo from $86

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) SriLankan Airlines Malaysia Airlines FitsAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 3 hours 29 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB).

• When is the best time to book flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 56 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Malaysia Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MH179 (23:34)

• When are flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on November 17, 2025 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at $68.

• Which airports can I fly to for Colombo from Kuala Lumpur?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (KUL-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

• Is there any time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?

  The time difference between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.