Cheap Flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)

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  • SriLankan Airlines

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Flights from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £120 for one-way flights and £159 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

IndiGo
Sat, 21 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
£159 Return, found 4 days ago
£159
Return
found 4 days ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Sat, 21 Mar from Colombo to Chennai, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at £159 found 4 days ago
SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 9 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
£176 Return, found 2 hours ago
£176
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Mon, 9 Mar from Colombo to Chennai, returning Mon, 9 Mar, priced at £176 found 2 hours ago
China Southern Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
£221 Return, found 1 day ago
£221
Return
found 1 day ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Thu, 12 Mar from Colombo to Malé, returning Thu, 19 Mar, priced at £221 found 1 day ago
Batik air
Sat, 23 May - Thu, 28 May
CMB
Colombo
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
£222 Return, found 4 days ago
£222
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Batik air flight, departing Sat, 23 May from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, returning Thu, 28 May, priced at £222 found 4 days ago
IndiGo
Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar
CMB
Colombo
BKK
Bangkok
£224 Return, found 1 day ago
£224
Return
found 1 day ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Fri, 13 Mar from Colombo to Bangkok, returning Mon, 16 Mar, priced at £224 found 1 day ago
Singapore Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
CMB
Colombo
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
£238 Return, found 6 days ago
£238
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, 13 Aug from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, returning Thu, 20 Aug, priced at £238 found 6 days ago
Singapore Airlines
Mon, 15 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun
CMB
Colombo
SIN
Singapore
£252 Return, found 6 days ago
£252
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Mon, 15 Jun from Colombo to Singapore, returning Thu, 18 Jun, priced at £252 found 6 days ago
flydubai
Tue, 10 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
CMB
Colombo
MLE
Malé
£257 Return, found 15 hours ago
£257
Return
found 15 hours ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Tue, 10 Mar from Colombo to Malé, returning Tue, 17 Mar, priced at £257 found 15 hours ago
Air India
Sun, 22 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
CMB
Colombo
MAA
Chennai
£263 Return, found 1 day ago
£263
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Air India flight, departing Sun, 22 Mar from Colombo to Chennai, returning Mon, 23 Mar, priced at £263 found 1 day ago
APG Distribution System
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
CMB
Colombo
KUL
Kuala Lumpur
£271 Return, just found
£271
Return
just found
Select APG Distribution System flight, departing Wed, 18 Mar from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur, returning Wed, 25 Mar, priced at £271 just found

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 £120. 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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