Cheap Flights from Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur (CMB-KUL)?

  Based on Trip.com data, FitsAir offers one-way fares as low as US$128 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMB to KUL on Sun, Jul 5), while AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$207 departing on Mon, Jul 6 and returning on Fri, Jul 10.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur with the following airlines, including: AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia) Srilankan Airlines FitsAir Batik Air Malaysia Malaysia Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

  It takes about 3 hours 29 minutes to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.

• When is the best time to book flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 26 flight per week flying from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Malaysia Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MH178 (00:22)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

  To find best deals on flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, 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, Jul 5, with one-way flights priced at just US$128.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is FitsAir.
  · 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 Kuala Lumpur travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Colombo (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur on?

  After crunching the numbers on our May flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur on May 23, 2026 with AirAsia Berhad (Malaysia), with prices starting at US$129.

• Which airports can I fly to for Kuala Lumpur from Colombo?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Kuala Lumpur, with Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (CMB-KUL) is by far the most common option on this route: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

• Is there any time difference between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur?

  The time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo is 2h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.