Cheap flights from Colombo from £93

Q: How much are return flights from Colombo?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Chennai is £93. 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.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly out of Colombo on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly out of Colombo is Friday, 5 September 2025 , to Chennai.

Q: How can I find great flight deals from Colombo?

It's easy with us. Look for cheap flights and flight offers from Colombo to anywhere using Everywhere search – it'll show you the lowest fares for your chosen time period. You can also set up Price Alerts for flights you'd like to keep an eye on. We'll let you know when a particular fare from Colombo rises or falls so you can book when it's cheapest.

Q: Can I get last minute flight deals from Colombo?

Sure – our flight search allows you to check for outbound flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport departing the very same day. But if you want the cheapest fare, we recommend you book around 30 days before departure. This is on average, the time when fares are cheaper.

Q: Can I get a one-way flight from Colombo?

Of course! Just select 'one way' when you search with us. And here's an extra tip: sometimes searching for a one way ticket from Colombo, and another one-way back home, can yield cheaper tickets than a return fare with an airline.

Q: How long should I arrive at the airport before a flight?

It's best to arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before the time of your flight departure, so you have enough time to check any luggage in, clear security and find your gate.

Q: What is the cheapest place to fly from Colombo?

The cheapest flight from Colombo we found in the next 1 year is to Chennai for £93. It departs from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Friday, 5 September 2025. There are also cheap flights from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur International for £125 and Zayed International for £141.

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Fast facts on flights from Colombo

Cheapest flight ticket found	Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana
Cheapest route found	£93
Cheapest month to fly	September
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Most popular destination	London

The best flight deals leaving from Colombo soon

Save on your flight fare, so you can spend more when you get there. Here are the best domestic and international flights from Colombo departing soon.

Chennai.£93 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Sep, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound direct flight with Air India departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 5 Sep, arriving in Chennai.Inbound direct flight with Air India departs from Chennai on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £93, select.

Kuala Lumpur.£125 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International.Inbound direct flight with AirAsia departs from Kuala Lumpur International on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £125, select.

Abu Dhabi.£141 per passenger.Departing Sat, 11 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 11 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £141, select.

Phuket.£148 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 9 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 5 Nov, arriving in Phuket.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Phuket on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £148, select.

Manila.£159 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 19 Sep.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Manila Ninoy Aquino.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Manila Ninoy Aquino on Fri, 19 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £159, select.

Ho Chi Minh City.£170 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 29 Sep, arriving in Ho Chi Minh City.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Ho Chi Minh City on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £170, select.

Shanghai.£175 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct, returning Wed, 12 Nov.Return flight with AirAsia and AirAsia X.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 12 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.

Malé.£175 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 27 Sep.Return flight with China Southern and FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with China Southern departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Velana International on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £175, select.

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