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Kuala Lumpur.$297 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Fri, 16 May.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$297 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Jun, returning Sun, 29 Jun.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 29 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $297, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Aug, returning Mon, 25 Aug.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 21 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$298 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Jul, returning Wed, 9 Jul.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 2 Jul, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 9 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$298 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Thu, 16 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Thu, 16 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $298, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$300 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$301 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Apr, returning Wed, 30 Apr.Return flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 23 Apr, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $301, select.
Kuala Lumpur.$314 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 22 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 28 Aug, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Mon, 22 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $314, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International flights are currently cheapest in June.
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Direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International

Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Kuala Lumpur International.

Colombo to Kuala Lumpur: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$297
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time3 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineSriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week95

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International is $297. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International.
SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International.
As of April 2025, there are 95 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Kuala Lumpur International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Kuala Lumpur International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Kuala Lumpur is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia offers the cheapest flight tickets to Kuala Lumpur International.

Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL): what you need to know

  • Jump on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 50 minutes.

  • Kuala Lumpur is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo and follows the UTC+8 timezone.

  • You can choose from 268 weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with Malaysia Airlines is the earliest flight available. AirAsia operates the last service of the day at 23:00.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CMB to KUL flight.

  • During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Kuala Lumpur adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Malaysia:

  • The majority of passengers choose to fly with AirAsia on this route.

  • Among carriers operating CMB to KUL flights, AirAsia has the highest percentage of on-time landings.

  • If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CMB and KUL:

    • Changi International Airport

    • Chennai Airport

    • Suvarnabhumi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • Currently, $179 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $297. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CMB to KUL.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CMB to KUL.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Of the flights that depart from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.

  • Have an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near CMB:

Arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

Getting from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport to central Kuala Lumpur has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 64 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 4 hours 30 minutes.

When to fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is February, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Kuala Lumpur based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Lock in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Kuala Lumpur during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMB to KUL sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Malaysia

  • Kota Bharu is just one of the many cities in Malaysia waiting to be explored once you've seen Kuala Lumpur. Around 338 kilometres away to the north, top sights here include Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Siti Khadijah Market and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Kelantan.

  • Next up? Head off for Kampung Baru Subang. It's roughly 18 kilometres west of Kuala Lumpur and features highlights like Simflightkl.

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