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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:25 am and lands at 11:56 am
• Latest: departs at 10:35 pm and lands at 2:06 am.

The flight takes about 3h 31m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 3h 31m, covering 1,531 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $246 to $344, with an average of $288 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $288 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $246 round-trip via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared to $288 for nonstop.

SriLankan Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while AirAsia has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are:

• SriLankan Airlines: 85% on time
• AirAsia: 75% on time
• FitsAir: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 75% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by AirAsia and SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321 (sharklets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 17%, and night flights for 16%.

One-way fares from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $131, which is 6% below the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $43 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Xdrive Mobility
• GREEN MOTION
• AcaRent
• Ace
• CarWiz

Flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 05m.

Most connecting flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport pass through New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $303, a difference of $31.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• SriLankan Airlines
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (India Time vs Malaysia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Pettah Market is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Malaysia Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• AirAsia: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are various parking options at KLIA. The short-term car park is located next to the Main Terminal Building for those making quick trips. The long-term car park is located near Malaysia Airports Training Centre and offers a free shuttle to the airport terminals every 10 min. The long-term car park charges RM 32 approx. per day.

The airport offers transportation by bus, shuttle, and taxi. Taxis can be found at the arrival porch with service counters located in the Arrival Lobby. For those looking to save money, taking a bus into Colombo city is your best option. The Sri Lanka express bus HighWay-Bus travels the 35 km into the city in around an hour, terminating at the Central Bus station, and costing approximately Rs 120 (RM 2.75). The minibus №178 is the same price as the express bus with an extra charge for luggage. The 1.5-hour trip takes passengers to Colombo Fort train station.