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Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

Airlines operating flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo

Choose from 5 airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, including Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir and Air India. Batik Air Malaysia currently offers the cheapest ticket on this route.
Batik Air Malaysia logo Batik Air Malaysia
FitsAir logo FitsAir
Air India logo Air India
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) logo AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
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 ₹ 9,241 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 22,927.

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₹ 9,241
Cheapest return ticket price₹ 22,842
Off-season travel monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance2,456.29km
Average flight time3 hours 29 minutes
Popular airlineBatik Air 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 September, with an average price of ₹ 8,772. The most expensive month is usually June, with average prices reaching ₹ 11,847.

₹ 11,847
₹ 10,310
₹ 8,772
₹ 7,235
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 11,847
    Jun
  • ₹ 9,938
    Jul
  • ₹ 9,845
    Aug
  • ₹ 8,772
    Sep
  • ₹ 9,261
    Oct
  • ₹ 10,034
    Nov
  • ₹ 11,504
    Dec
  • ₹ 10,534
    Jan
  • ₹ 10,740
    Feb
  • ₹ 11,267
    Mar
  • ₹ 11,274
    Apr
  • ₹ 11,664
    May

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, June is often the cheapest month for fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo, with an average price of ₹ 25,575. April is usually the most expensive period, with prices averaging as high as ₹ 37,348.

₹ 37,348
₹ 31,462
₹ 25,575
₹ 19,689
  • ₹ 25,575
    Jun
  • ₹ 27,514
    Jul
  • ₹ 27,041
    Aug
  • ₹ 27,207
    Sep
  • ₹ 26,436
    Oct
  • ₹ 30,164
    Nov
  • ₹ 32,838
    Dec
  • ₹ 29,151
    Jan
  • ₹ 28,616
    Feb
  • ₹ 30,396
    Mar
  • ₹ 37,348
    Apr
  • ₹ 33,384
    May

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 Friday. The average fare on this day is usually lower than on other days. Try to avoid flying on Sunday as fares are usually the highest.

₹ 16,319
₹ 15,766
₹ 15,213
₹ 14,660
    Cheapest
  • ₹ 15,472
    Mon
  • ₹ 15,814
    Tue
  • ₹ 15,354
    Wed
  • ₹ 15,963
    Thu
  • ₹ 15,213
    Fri
  • ₹ 16,011
    Sat
  • ₹ 16,319
    Sun

Flight FAQs

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

    Based on Trip.com data, Batik Air Malaysia offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 9,241 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. KUL to CMB on Sat, Jul 25), while Air India offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 22,842 departing on Tue, Jul 21 and returning on Sat, Jul 25.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo with the following airlines, including: Batik Air Malaysia FitsAir AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) 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 14 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 (21:58)
  • 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 Sat, Jul 25, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 9,241.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Batik Air Malaysia.
    · 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 June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo on June 8, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at ₹ 6,942.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (KUL-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Colombo 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 ₹ 14,701.

₹ 9,730
₹ 14,701
₹ 19,672
₹ 24,643
₹ 29,614
Air India
₹ 14,701
Air India
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
₹ 14,955
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
FitsAir
₹ 15,647
FitsAir
Batik Air Malaysia
₹ 16,197
Batik Air Malaysia
SriLankan Airlines
₹ 20,796
SriLankan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
₹ 29,614
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 SriLankan Airlines/Malaysia Airlines, operating 18 flights per week.

3
8
13
18
SriLankan Airlines
18
SriLankan Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
18
Malaysia Airlines
Japan Airlines
12
Japan Airlines
Air Seychelles
8
Air Seychelles
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
8
AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia)
Garuda Indonesia
8
Garuda Indonesia

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 Tuesday, while the fewest flights operate on Monday.

59
50
41
32
Highest
41
Mon
59
Tue
42
Wed
49
Thu
51
Fri
57
Sat
52
Sun