Cheap Flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)

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  • SriLankan Airlines

  • Turkish Airlines

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Flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £134 for one-way flights and £201 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

IndiGo
Fri, 8 May - Sat, 9 May
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
£201 Return, found 2 hours ago
£201
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Fri, 8 May from Colombo to Chennai, returning Sat, 9 May, priced at £201 found 2 hours ago
SriLankan Airlines
Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
£204 Return, found 2 hours ago
£204
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Wed, 13 May from Colombo to Chennai, returning Wed, 20 May, priced at £204 found 2 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Tue, 23 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
£255 Return, found 4 days ago
£255
Return
found 4 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Tue, 23 Jun from Colombo to Malé, returning Sat, 27 Jun, priced at £255 found 4 days ago
APG Distribution System
Sat, 16 May - Sun, 24 May
CMB
Colombo
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
£257 Return, found 3 days ago
£257
Return
found 3 days ago
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Sat, 16 May from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, returning Sun, 24 May, priced at £257 found 3 days ago
Air India
Tue, 4 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug
CMB
Colombo
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
£261 Return, found 6 hours ago
£261
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Air India flight, departing Tue, 4 Aug from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, returning Fri, 7 Aug, priced at £261 found 6 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Tue, 4 Aug - Fri, 7 Aug
CMB
Colombo
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
£270 Return, found 6 hours ago
£270
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Tue, 4 Aug from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, returning Fri, 7 Aug, priced at £270 found 6 hours ago
Emirates
Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
£294 Return, found 4 days ago
£294
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Fri, 13 Nov from Colombo to Malé, returning Mon, 16 Nov, priced at £294 found 4 days ago
flydubai
Sun, 29 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
£296 Return, found 21 hours ago
£296
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Sun, 29 Nov from Colombo to Malé, returning Thu, 3 Dec, priced at £296 found 21 hours ago
Gulf Air
Wed, 17 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
£300 Return, found 3 days ago
£300
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Wed, 17 Jun from Colombo to Malé, returning Sat, 20 Jun, priced at £300 found 3 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Wed, 3 Jun - Sat, 6 Jun
CMB
Colombo
SIN
Singapore
£301 Return, found 21 hours ago
£301
Return
found 21 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Wed, 3 Jun from Colombo to Singapore, returning Sat, 6 Jun, priced at £301 found 21 hours ago

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) uses the airport code: CMB.
How far is Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) from central Colombo?
Leave arrivals, jump into the driver's seat of a Colombo car rental and head to downtown Colombo. Sixt has an on-site office, you can grab the keys to an awesome set of wheels right from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB). You'll find the buzzing centre of Colombo about 17 mi away to the south.
Does Colombo International Airport have a hotel?
Unfortunately, there aren't any hotels in the immediate surrounds of Colombo International Airport. However, you're bound to find somewhere great to stay before your flight if you broaden your search. Don't forget to take a look at the rooms at the Himana Ayurveda and the Hotel Thilon. Both of these places are just a short cab ride from the check-in counter. The first one offers mineral springs for therapeutic treatments and relaxation, breakfasts and a terrace, while the other has a cafe, breakfasts and a barbecue grill.
Are there private lounges in CMB?
We've got good news for you. You'll be able to escape the crowds in at least one private lounge at Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB). Depending on your flight ticket, carrier and frequent flyer status, you may already be able to get access. Alternatively, click on the airport's website to see if you can pay at the door.
What airlines fly out of CMB?
Get your adventure off to a sensational start on board one of these leading airlines that fly internationally from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB):

  • SriLankan Airlines
  • Flydubai
  • Emirates

How many flights per day fly out of CMB?
Each day, 72 flights take to the skies from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB). Whether you're chasing first class or economy, aisle or window, Expedia can help you score the perfect flight to your next destination.
How to find cheap flights from CMB with Expedia?
After you've entered your destination and travel dates, you can sort your results by price, along with filter by departure time, airlines and more. The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.) was to Chennai (MAA) at £134. These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. Expedia makes it a breeze to score cheap flights from your departure airport to wherever you're flying off to. After you've entered your dates and destination, use our filters and sort by "Price (Lowest)" to see your cheapest options. You can also click "Flexible dates" above the search results to compare the lowest prices for nearby days.
Where can you fly to from CMB?
If you take a look at the numbers, most international travellers setting off from CMB are headed for Malé, Dubai or Chennai. Sounds like an excellent idea to us! You have a choice of a variety of fantastic destinations. If you're chasing inspiration for your next holiday, browse the Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) domestic flight deals further up the page.
What is the cancellation policy on flights and how do I cancel my flight on Expedia?
Most flights are free to cancel within 24 hours of making the reservation. However, some flights are non-refundable, and you may receive a flight credit from the airline to use for a future booking. For more information, please visit our Customer Service Portal.

Travel information

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport Information

Airport Name
Airport Location
Airport Code
Latitude
Longitude
Altitude
Bandaranaike Intl.Colombo, LKIATA: CMB, ICAO: VCBI, GPS Code: VCBI7.18076079.8841029.14 meters

Bandaranaike Intl., CMB airport, offers flights from multiple airline carriers to many popular global destinations. Above you'll find some useful information about Colombo’s airports that can help you in planning your next trip. Expedia offers flights from Bandaranaike Intl. on multiple airline carriers, and makes it easy and affordable for you to book.

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