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

• Earliest: departs at 00:05 and lands at 03:51
• Latest: departs at 22:55 and lands at 02:41.

The flight takes about 3h 46m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur takes 3h 46m, covering 3,949 km.

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.

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur range from RM 886 to RM 1,330, with an average of RM 1,076 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 886 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of RM 1,076. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at RM 1,075 return and stopover options via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) at RM 1,097.

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

• SriLankan Airlines: 91% on time
• FitsAir: 89% on time
• AirAsia: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 60–RM 407 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Since Kuala Lumpur is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport (KUL) – daily rates from around RM 44:

• Paradise
• Galaxy Asia Car Rental
• SEIYON Rent a Car
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION

Near Kuala Lumpur Subang Airport (SZB) – daily rates from around RM 84:

• Suria Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Agtran
• WAHDAH

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and may arrive at several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 3 minutes.

Connecting flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur most commonly pass through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 98% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 2% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Kuala Lumpur route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 994 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,174, a difference of RM 179. 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Kuala Lumpur. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SriLankan Airlines
• AirAsia
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air

Flying via Singapore Changi (SIN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 35m, compared to 17h 54m via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Kuala Lumpur are KLCC Park, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, and Berjaya Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Kuala Lumpur on KAYAK.

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

• Batik Air: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• SriLankan Airlines: 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
• Batik Air: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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