Popular airlines from Seoul to Colombo

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Seoul to Colombo, including China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, Srilankan Airlines offers the lowest prices on this route.
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Seoul to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Explore the cheapest flights from Seoul 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$ 498, and round-trip direct tickets start at S$ 988.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Seoul to Colombo

The distance between Seoul and Colombo is approximately 5,830.47km. It takes around 8 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from Seoul to Colombo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceS$ 334
Cheapest return ticket priceS$ 447
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance5,830.47km
Average flight time8 hours 10 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines
Flight statistics for the Seoul–Colombo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Seoul to Colombo.

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

The average price of one-way flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Colombo is January, with an average price of S$ 367, and the most expensive month is July, with an average price of up to S$ 484.

S$ 484
S$ 426
S$ 367
S$ 309
    Cheapest
  • S$ 468
    Jun
  • S$ 484
    Jul
  • S$ 467
    Aug
  • S$ 464
    Sep
  • S$ 468
    Oct
  • S$ 415
    Nov
  • S$ 452
    Dec
  • S$ 367
    Jan
  • S$ 424
    Feb
  • S$ 375
    Mar
  • S$ 444
    Apr
  • S$ 410
    May

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

The average price of round-trip flights from Seoul 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 Seoul to Colombo is March, with an average price of S$ 682, and the most expensive month is October, with an average price of up to S$ 1,116.

S$ 1,116
S$ 899
S$ 682
S$ 465
    Cheapest
  • S$ 782
    Jun
  • S$ 821
    Jul
  • S$ 798
    Aug
  • S$ 880
    Sep
  • S$ 1,116
    Oct
  • S$ 777
    Nov
  • S$ 814
    Dec
  • S$ 797
    Jan
  • S$ 833
    Feb
  • S$ 682
    Mar
  • S$ 777
    Apr
  • S$ 717
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Seoul (SEL) to Colombo (CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as S$ 334 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ICN to CMB on Sun, Aug 2), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 447 departing on Tue, Jul 7 and returning on Tue, Jul 14.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Seoul to Colombo with the following airlines, including: Korean Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 8 hours 10 minutes to fly from Seoul (SEL) 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 Seoul 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 1 flight per week flying from Seoul to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Korean Air: -/-/T/-/-/-/- -- KE5471 (23:33)
  • To find best deals on flights from Seoul 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 Sun, Aug 2, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 334.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Srilankan Airlines.
    · 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 July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Seoul to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Seoul to Colombo on June 24, 2026 with AirAsia X Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at S$ 149.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Incheon International Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (ICN-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • The time difference between Colombo and Seoul is 3h.
  • 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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Change & Cancellation Policy

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To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.