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 S$ 124, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 312.

Popular airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

You can choose from 5 airlines that fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, including Srilankan Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, and Malaysia Airlines. AirAsia offers the lowest prices on this route.
Srilankan Airlines logo Srilankan Airlines
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
Malaysia Airlines logo Malaysia Airlines
AirAsia logo AirAsia
FitsAir logo FitsAir
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo is approximately 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 S$ 124
Cheapest return ticket price S$ 296
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel January
Flight distance 2,456.29km
Average flight time 3 hours 29 minutes
Popular airline Srilankan Airlines
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 price of one-way flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is September, with an average price of S$ 119, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 179.

S$ 179
S$ 149
S$ 119
S$ 89
    Cheapest
  • S$ 179
    Jul
  • S$ 134
    Aug
  • S$ 119
    Sep
  • S$ 126
    Oct
  • S$ 136
    Nov
  • S$ 156
    Dec
  • S$ 143
    Jan
  • S$ 146
    Feb
  • S$ 153
    Mar
  • S$ 153
    Apr
  • S$ 158
    May
  • S$ 164
    Jun

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

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

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is October, with an average price of S$ 358, and the most expensive month is April, with an average price of up to S$ 506.

S$ 506
S$ 432
S$ 358
S$ 284
    Cheapest
  • S$ 371
    Jul
  • S$ 366
    Aug
  • S$ 369
    Sep
  • S$ 358
    Oct
  • S$ 409
    Nov
  • S$ 445
    Dec
  • S$ 395
    Jan
  • S$ 388
    Feb
  • S$ 412
    Mar
  • S$ 506
    Apr
  • S$ 452
    May
  • S$ 462
    Jun

What is the cheapest day to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo during National Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way airfares from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo during National Day.

National Day is scheduled on Aug 9. The flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo are cheapest on Aug 11, with the lowest fare of S$ 140.

S$ 162
S$ 151
S$ 140
S$ 129
    Cheapest
  • S$ 147
    5
    Aug
  • S$ 162
    6
  • S$ 156
    7
  • S$ 158
    8
  • S$ 160
    9
  • S$ 152
    10
  • S$ 140
    11

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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 S$ 124 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CMB on Thu, Sep 17), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 296 departing on Sun, Sep 6 and returning on Wed, Sep 9.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo with the following airlines, including: Srilankan Airlines Batik Air Malaysia Malaysia Airlines AirAsia Berhad 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 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 30 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 -- MH9011 (09:04)
  • 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 Thu, Sep 17, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 124.
    · 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.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on July 30, 2026 with Batik Air Malaysia, with prices starting at S$ 111.
  • 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.

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