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

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 3h 31m, 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 Kuala Lumpur to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from RM 989 to RM 1,384, with an average of RM 1,164 over the past 12 months. Anything below RM 989 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the RM 1,164 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 998 return via New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL), compared with RM 1,165 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 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 406 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Kuala Lumpur 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about RM 547.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around RM 178 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Kuala Lumpur area, including Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) and Kuala Lumpur Subang (SZB). Flights usually 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 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 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at RM 1,084 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at RM 1,226, a difference of RM 142.

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 and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• AirAsia
• SriLankan Airlines
• Malaysia Airlines
• Batik Air

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

Among airlines operating Kuala Lumpur 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.