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Cheap Flights to Bandaranaike Intl

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Bandaranaike Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl

Mon, 1 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
Air India Logo
21:10 - 15:00MAA-CMB
17h 50m1 stop
Air India Logo
17:05 - 08:55CMB-MAA
15h 50m1 stop
₹ 12,577Air India
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sun, 16 Nov
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
₹ 12,665IndiGo
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
₹ 12,754IndiGo
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Sun, 14 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
₹ 12,843IndiGo
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Thu, 13 Nov - Sat, 22 Nov
IndiGo Logo
00:40 - 02:00MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
IndiGo Logo
03:00 - 04:30CMB-MAA
1h 30mdirect
₹ 12,931IndiGo
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Tue, 11 Nov - Mon, 17 Nov
Air India Logo
21:10 - 08:40MAA-CMB
11h 30m1 stop
Air India Logo
16:00 - 22:50CMB-MAA
6h 50m1 stop
₹ 13,020Air India
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Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
SriLankan Airlines Logo
15:55 - 17:15MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
13:35 - 14:55CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 16,740SriLankan Airlines
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Sat, 10 Jan - Fri, 16 Jan
SriLankan Airlines Logo
15:55 - 17:15MAA-CMB
1h 20mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:20 - 08:40CMB-MAA
1h 20mdirect
₹ 16,828SriLankan Airlines
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Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
01:20 - 15:50TRV-CMB
14h 30m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:40 - 23:00CMB-TRV
22h 20m1 stop
₹ 270,049Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Malaysia Airlines Logo
01:20 - 15:50TRV-CMB
14h 30m1 stop
Malaysia Airlines Logo
00:40 - 23:00CMB-TRV
22h 20m1 stop
₹ 270,935Malaysia Airlines
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May
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Cheapest return fare
₹ 12,577
Typical prices: ₹ 15,057-₹ 19,308
Air India
Mon 1/12Sat 13/12
MAA - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 12,577
Typical prices: ₹ 13,640-₹ 15,145
IndiGo
Thu 20/11Sat 22/11
MAA - CMB • Direct
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Bandaranaike Intl

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Colombo?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

If travelling to Colombo, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Chennai, with flights as low as ₹ 5,668 one-way and ₹ 12,577 return. Flights from Mumbai are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

How much is a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

On average, a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs ₹ 17,709. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 5,540 and departed from Chennai. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Chennai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport which costs ₹ 16,177 on average, and Mumbai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which costs ₹ 25,783 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost ₹ 23,737 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of tickets from India is ₹ 32,505 and ₹ 31,974 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is May with an average price of ₹ 22,408.

What is a good deal for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 25% of our users found tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for the following prices or less: From Chennai ₹ 7,585 one-way - ₹ 13,615 return, from Tiruchirappalli ₹ 8,729 one-way - ₹ 20,131 return, from Bengaluru ₹ 8,990 one-way - ₹ 19,042 return.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 91 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight₹ 5,668
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chennai to Colombo

When to book flights to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Colombo based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Colombo flights

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

    People who are thinking about booking a hotel close to the airport, check out Emyrean Hotel or Airport city Hub Hotel, as they are located in close proximity to the airport and you can reach them via free airport shuttles. There is also Airport City Hotel Katunayaka near the airport, but you have to pay additional charge for the shuttle or take a taxi. If you are in between flights, then you can rent a room for a few hours at the airport’s Serendiva Transit Hotel, which will put you within a few steps of the gates.

  • How do I transfer from the airport in Colombo?

    For most convenience, try to book a hotel that offers an airport shuttle service, as it will be the best way to transfer from the airport to your hotel. There are public buses that stop at Colombo Airport but they do not operate frequently and tend to be very busy so are not very comfortable, especially if you are travelling with a lot of baggage. Alternatively, you can opt for a pre-paid taxi.

  • Can I exchange money at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

    Yes, banking services are easily accessible at the airport in Colombo, so you can exchange money after your flight to Colombo. There are multiple counters of different banks open 24/7, all of them provide cash withdrawals and foreign currency exchange.

  • Is there baggage storage available at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport?

    If you are travelling with a lot of luggage and want to lighten the load, you can store some items at the airport in Colombo. There are two types of storage available: left luggage, which you can use upon departure and costs around ₹ 38 per day, and bonded storage, which you can use after arrival, cost per bag is around ₹383. Both storage facilities are open 24 hours.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Colombo?

    If travelling to Colombo, the cheapest city to fly from in the last 3 days was Chennai, with flights as low as ₹ 5,668 one-way and ₹ 12,577 return. Flights from Mumbai are the most searched and start at $198 for a return trip.

  • How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from central Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 28 km from the centre of Colombo.

  • How much is a flight to Colombo?

    On average, a flight to Colombo costs ₹ 17,709. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost ₹ 5,540 and departed from Chennai Airport.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Colombo is Thursday where tickets can be as cheap as ₹ 21,067. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Wednesday, where prices are ₹ 22,696 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally at night, when flights cost ₹ 25,198 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is ₹ 32,367.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Colombo

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Colombo? 25% of our users found return tickets to Colombo for the following prices or less: From Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) ₹ 16,616, from Mumbai ₹ 16,642, from Hyderabad ₹ 17,528
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Colombo flight deals.
  • Hungry after your flight to Colombo? There are a few eateries available at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, including world-known fast food places such as Burger King. If you are more interested in local food, you will find it at Nestle Lanka or Deli Food & Spicy.
  • To wait for your flight from Colombo in comfort, buy a pass to enter the Silk Route Lounge, which is open 24 hours at Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. The lounge features air conditioning, internet connection and reading materials and offers its guests complimentary drinks.
  • People who are going to Sri Lanka for the first time and want to get some advice on the places to visit in Colombo, go to the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in the arrivals area of Colombo Airport for some guidance and useful tips. There are also a few hotel information counters in case you are booking your accommodation at the last minute.
  • In case of emergency or if you are not feeling well after your flight to Colombo, contact the airport staff and you will get medical help as there is a round-the-clock medical centre available at Colombo Airport. If you only need to buy some painkillers or other medicine, then there is also a 24-hour pharmacy.
  • Feeling tense after the flight to Colombo? Treat yourself to a massage or some beauty and spa treatments that will surely make you feel more relaxed and will put you in a good mood. Nature’s Beauty, Spa Ceylon and Foot Rub salons are situated in the Arrivals area and are open 24/7.

Prefer to fly direct to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Direct departures

India to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +52 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +51 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +49 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +52 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +52 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +51 more

Sunday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +50 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to India

Monday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +52 more

Tuesday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +51 more

Wednesday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +49 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Thursday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +52 more

Friday

Air Arabia, Air Canada, Air China, +51 more

Air Arabia, Air Canada, +52 more

Saturday

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +50 more

Aeroflot, Air Arabia, +51 more

Sunday

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Canada, +50 more

Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, +51 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from India to Colombo. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.9
SriLankan AirlinesOverall score based on 76 reviews
6.7Boarding
7.5Crew
7.0Food
6.8Comfort
6.3Entertainment
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From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

4.0 Okaychinthaka S. Perera, Oct 2024INL - MLE
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From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

IndiGo is low cost and therefore no frills, but is always a pleasant experience. No mood lighting and fancy features but clean aircraft, professional crew and absolute value for money.

Very hard seats. No food service, even though price is not competitive.

Very hard seats for long flights. No food even on International flight. Won't fly Indigo again if I can help it.

Terrible experience at IST airport due to mismanagement by ground and wheelchair staff.

Some seats don’t recline. No USB port or power outlet, no inflight WIFI - not even for SMS/Messaging apps. Ontime performance was very good. They should have at least one crew member who speaks the local language, for flights like these.

Although we took the XL seats with more width, we found that you do not have a seat in front to stow your personal item, nor can you stretch your legs. This is not the best option for a comfortable seat. Boarding was timely but disorganized without any row based entry.

Not professional and didn’t know about double seat even when I paid for it and have a confirmation. Lack of comms between teams.

deboarding is very poor after landing it took around 45 minutes to come out.

My baggage bag got broken and only 3000 voucher was given for compensation

Crew members forgot to serve sandwiches after serving the coffee. Worst was the handling of bag. One of wheel was Broken making it useless. Though a complaint was registered and assured of compensation voucher equal to part cost of the new bag.

Undisputed leader in sky for Indians. Very good crew right from ground to mid sky. Very sumptuous meals twice

There’s no comparison for new avatar of air India. Long live Air India. Amazing hospitality and ultra soft polite charming crew

I reached the check in counter 1 hour before take off and was denied boarding because the luggage could no longer be transferred to the flight. I was aback when throughout the world(including India) for a domestic flight, you need to report 1 hour before boarding. Then on top of that i was made to buy a brand new ticket. I had paid $350 for a business ticket between delhi and mumbai and then was made to buy another economy ticket for $100, No concessions/discounts were made for the airline's own inefficiency! The reservation counter was also extremely rude and unapologetic about making me pay a second time. For such a mediocre airline, there seems to be zero focus on providing good service to their customers and providing a pleasant experience.

We had extra baggage which is an ordinary event. The check-in counter experience for them to calculate the additional amount owed and collect payment was terrible - very manual, multiple counters to resolve, took more than 30 minutes

Worst staff from Vienna. one of the server was very rude and annoying as she thinks she owns the airlines

Overall it was good. But air planes should be upgraded.

Bad seats. Broken entertainment system. Charging port not working. Seats were broken worn out. Crew was amazing. They helped as much as they could.

Why should I rate entertainment if I’ve not used? You don’t have NA - Not Applicable option.

my experience with kayak was terrible. Team kayak just left me with a booking and limbo and preffered not to contact me.. Instead when I contacted the team they said the booking is cancelled. Seriously 5 days after booking u were waiting of my call to inform me of the incompetence of the team. This will be taken up with higher authorities

only passenger seats are too much narrow. It’s not comfortable otherwise it’s good. Seats are very important because it’s main in Travel

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