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Cheapest return flight
₹ 22,893
Typical prices: ₹ 21,498-₹ 27,180
SriLankan Airlines
Mon 22/10Mon 29/10
BLR - CMB • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 11,494
Typical prices: ₹ 11,117-₹ 15,129
IndiGo
Mon 29/10
BLR - CMB • 1 stop
Direct flights
You can fly direct with IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. Average duration is 1h 31m
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Most punctual • 96% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 9 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 9% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg ₹ 24,600 (return)
Shortest trip • 3h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bengaluru to Colombo (BLR-CMB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Bengaluru to Bandaranaike Intl

Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:00 - 11:25BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 25mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:30 - 08:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 25mdirect
₹ 22,893SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 4 Jan - Fri, 8 Jan
SriLankan Airlines Logo
21:20 - 22:50BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 30mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
01:05 - 02:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 25mdirect
₹ 23,084SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 30 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
SriLankan Airlines Logo
21:20 - 22:50BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 30mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:30 - 08:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 25mdirect
₹ 23,084SriLankan Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 16:15BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 45m1 stop Chennai
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16:05 - 06:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
14h 15m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 24,904Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 02:40BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6h 20m1 stop Chennai
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 07:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
15h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 25,383Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 22 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 16:15BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9h 00m1 stop Chennai
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16:05 - 04:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
12h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
₹ 25,383Multiple Airlines
Thu, 8 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
IndiGo Logo
21:50 - 02:40BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
4h 50m1 stop Chennai
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11:30 - 13:05CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 35mdirect
₹ 25,575IndiGo
Thu, 8 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct
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19:30 - 02:40BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7h 10m1 stop Chennai
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11:30 - 13:05CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
1h 35mdirect
₹ 25,575IndiGo
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
Air India Logo
09:00 - 15:05BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6h 05m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
Air India Logo
12:15 - 00:05CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
11h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 44,828Air India
Tue, 27 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
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08:05 - 16:05BLR  Bengaluru Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
8h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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17:05 - 03:05CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLR Bengaluru Intl
10h 00m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
₹ 45,881Air India
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Return flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport start at ₹ 22,893. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from ₹ 21,498 to ₹ 27,180. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 22,893 on SriLankan Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Wednesday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at ₹ 21,839 return.
•December (₹ 26,341) and February (₹ 25,287) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 20% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

₹ 11,494
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

When to book flights from Bengaluru to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bengaluru to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 03:25 and lands at 04:56
    • Latest: departs at 21:20 and lands at 22:51.

    The flight takes about 1h 31m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 1h 31m, covering 1,143 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from ₹ 21,498 to ₹ 27,180, with an average of ₹ 23,876 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 21,498 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 11% above the route average of ₹ 23,876. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at ₹ 23,828 return and stopover options via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) at ₹ 24,600.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Thai AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

  • How are flight departures from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 22,893, which is 71% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 2,003 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • GREEN MOTION
    • Ace
    • AcaRent
    • Xdrive Mobility
    • SR RENT A CAR

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Bengaluru Intl (BLR) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 37 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Chennai (MAA) – 68% of one-stop connections
    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 2% of one-stop connections

    Chennai (MAA) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 22,414 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 24,713, a difference of ₹ 2,299. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    2 airlines operate flights between Bengaluru and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • IndiGo
    • SriLankan Airlines

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flying via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 59m, compared to 6h 29m via Chennai (MAA) and 8h 35m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

  • What popular places can I visit in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Colombo World Trade Center, Dutch Hospital, and Pettah Market. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Monday flights average ₹ 22,414 – about ₹ 2,299 less than Wednesday (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 9 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip for March. Fares historically average ₹ 21,839 return in that month – typically ₹ 4,502 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, IndiGo is the strongest pick on this route. 96% of IndiGo flights from Bengaluru to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 92%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 1 hour37 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.

Prefer to fly direct from Bengaluru Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Bengaluru Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Bengaluru Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Bengaluru Intl

Monday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

IndiGo,SriLankan Airlines

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