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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 08:25 and lands at 11:56
• Latest: departs at 22:35 and lands at 02:06.

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 direct flight from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 3h 31m, covering 3,966 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 Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from RM 995 to RM 1,391, with an average of RM 1,170 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 995 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the RM 1,170 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average RM 1,003 return via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared with RM 1,172 for direct.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge RM 55–RM 408 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% 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 higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about RM 640, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 86 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Ace
• AcaRent
• SR RENT A CAR

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 three 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 12% on flights from Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,090 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,233, a difference of RM 143.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 direct flights on this route include:

• SriLankan Airlines
• AirAsia
• 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.

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

• Batik Air: 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

Baggage 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.