Find Cheapest Airlines Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, including AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, and Malaysia Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with AirAsia.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo in the next three months. Based on Trip.com's data from the latest 7 days, one-way direct flights start at AU$ 106, and round-trip direct tickets start at AU$ 281.

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.

Kuala Lumpur to Colombo Flight Details

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo is approximately 2,456.29km. It takes around 3 hours 30 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 priceAU$ 106
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 281
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,456.29km
Average flight time3 hours 30 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?

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

According to Trip.com's data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is September, with an average price of AU$ 129. Conversely, the most expensive month is typically April, with an average price of up to AU$ 173.

AU$ 173
AU$ 151
AU$ 129
AU$ 107
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 171
    Mar
  • AU$ 173
    Apr
  • AU$ 164
    May
  • AU$ 158
    Jun
  • AU$ 146
    Jul
  • AU$ 145
    Aug
  • AU$ 129
    Sep
  • AU$ 136
    Oct
  • AU$ 148
    Nov
  • AU$ 169
    Dec
  • AU$ 155
    Jan
  • AU$ 158
    Feb

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

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

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo are found during May, with an average price of AU$ 378. Conversely, the highest prices are found during December, with an average price of up to AU$ 482.

AU$ 482
AU$ 430
AU$ 378
AU$ 326
    Cheapest
  • AU$ 404
    Mar
  • AU$ 475
    Apr
  • AU$ 378
    May
  • AU$ 379
    Jun
  • AU$ 404
    Jul
  • AU$ 397
    Aug
  • AU$ 399
    Sep
  • AU$ 388
    Oct
  • AU$ 443
    Nov
  • AU$ 482
    Dec
  • AU$ 428
    Jan
  • AU$ 418
    Feb

What's the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

Data is based on the average flight price for each day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is Monday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

AU$ 217
AU$ 208
AU$ 199
AU$ 190
  • AU$ 199
    Mon
  • AU$ 209
    Tue
  • AU$ 205
    Wed
  • AU$ 206
    Thu
  • AU$ 208
    Fri
  • AU$ 217
    Sat
  • AU$ 211
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo during Good Friday?

Data is based on the lowest one-way fares from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo during Good Friday, sourced from the Trip.com database over the last 3 days.

During Good Friday, the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo are on Mar 31, with the lowest fare of AU$ 134.

AU$ 995
AU$ 565
AU$ 134
0
  • AU$ 134
    Mar 31
  • AU$ 140
    Apr 1
  • AU$ 995
    Apr 2
  • AU$ 137
    Apr 3
  • AU$ 592
    Apr 4
  • AU$ 135
    Apr 5

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 AU$ 106 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CMB on Fri, Apr 24), while AirAsia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from AU$ 281 departing on Fri, Apr 24 and returning on Mon, Apr 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct 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.
  • It takes about 3 hours 30 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 (21:10) Malaysia Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MH9011 (08:51)
  • 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 Fri, Apr 24, with one-way flights priced at just AU$ 106.
    · 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 March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on March 17, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at AU$ 110.
  • 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 toColombo

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

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on Trip.com in the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, Air India offers the cheapest nonstop flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, with an average price of AU$ 200.

AU$ 149
AU$ 200
AU$ 252
AU$ 304
AU$ 355
Air India
AU$ 200
Air India
AirAsia
AU$ 204
AirAsia
FitsAir
AU$ 216
FitsAir
FlexFlight
AU$ 284
FlexFlight
SriLankan Airlines
AU$ 292
SriLankan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
AU$ 355
Malaysia Airlines

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

Data is based on the number of flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo operated by each airline on Trip.com in the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, Malaysia Airlines/SriLankan Airlines operates the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, with 23 flight per week.

1
8
16
23
Malaysia Airlines
23
Malaysia Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
23
SriLankan Airlines
Air Seychelles
16
Air Seychelles
AirAsia
16
AirAsia
Japan Airlines
15
Japan Airlines
Kuwait Airways
8
Kuwait Airways

How many flights are there each day from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on Trip.com data from the past month, the most flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo depart on Friday, and the fewest flights depart on Monday/Tuesday/Thursday.

95
78
60
43
Highest
60
Mon
60
Tue
76
Wed
60
Thu
95
Fri
75
Sat
92
Sun