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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

Airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

Choose from 4 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, including AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines and FitsAir. AirAsia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
AirAsia logo AirAsia
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
FitsAir logo FitsAir
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from £66 and round-trip tickets from £148.

Displayed flight fares from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo is 2,456.29km. It takes around 3 hours 29 minutes on average to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price£66
Cheapest return ticket price£148
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,456.29km
Average flight time3 hours 29 minutes
Popular airlineAirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Flight statistics for the Kuala Lumpur–Colombo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

The average one way ticket price paid by Trip.com users from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo in each month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data, the cheapest month to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is Sep, with an average price of £67. The most expensive month is usually Feb, with average prices reaching £104.

£104
£86
£67
£49
    Cheapest
  • £104
    Feb
  • £88
    Mar
  • £89
    Apr
  • £85
    May
  • £81
    Jun
  • £75
    Jul
  • £75
    Aug
  • £67
    Sep
  • £70
    Oct
  • £76
    Nov
  • £87
    Dec
  • £80
    Jan

What is the cheapest month for return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

Average price of return flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

Based on Trip.com's historical data, May is often the cheapest month for fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, with an average price of £195. Dec is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as £248.

£248
£222
£195
£169
    Cheapest
  • £222
    Feb
  • £207
    Mar
  • £244
    Apr
  • £195
    May
  • £195
    Jun
  • £208
    Jul
  • £204
    Aug
  • £205
    Sep
  • £200
    Oct
  • £228
    Nov
  • £248
    Dec
  • £220
    Jan

Which day of the week is cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average weekly airfare from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on different days of the week according to Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is Mon. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sat as fares are usually the highest.

£109
£105
£100
£96
  • £100
    Mon
  • £107
    Tue
  • £102
    Wed
  • £105
    Thu
  • £105
    Fri
  • £109
    Sat
  • £105
    Sun

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, AirAsia offers one-way fares as low as £66 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CMB on Wed, Mar 25), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from £148 departing on Wed, Mar 4 and returning on Fri, Mar 6.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) SriLankan Airlines FitsAir Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 29 minutes to fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB).
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 38 flight per week flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia): S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AK047 (21:47) Malaysia Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MH9011 (09:21)
  • To find best deals on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Mar 25, with one-way flights priced at just £66.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is AirAsia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on February 25, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at £56.
  • 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).
  • The time difference between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.

Trip.com airline insights on flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

Which airlines offer the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

Data is based on the past 12 months and reflects the average fare of all direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the airline offering the cheapest direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is Air India, with an average fare of £96.

£69
£96
£124
£151
£178
Air India
£96
Air India
AirAsia
£103
AirAsia
FitsAir
£108
FitsAir
FlexFlight
£146
FlexFlight
SriLankan Airlines
£148
SriLankan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
£178
Malaysia Airlines

Which airlines operate the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights each airline has from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on Trip.com.

According to Trip.com data from the past month, the airline with the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is Malaysia Airlines, operating 24 flights per week.

0
8
16
24
Malaysia Airlines
24
Malaysia Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
23
SriLankan Airlines
AirAsia
16
AirAsia
Air Seychelles
16
Air Seychelles
Japan Airlines
15
Japan Airlines
Kuwait Airways
8
Kuwait Airways

How many flights fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo each day?

The data is based on the past month and shows the number of flights per day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo are most frequent on Friday, while the fewest flights operate on Tuesday.

96
78
60
42
Highest
61
Mon
60
Tue
78
Wed
60
Thu
96
Fri
76
Sat
91
Sun