Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo takes around 3.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo is 2470 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kuala Lumpur?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Kota Kinabalu, Auckland, Langkawi, Penang, Dhaka, Denpasar, Kuching, Dubai, Manila, Madrid, Ho Chi Minh City, Chennai, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne, New Delhi, Surabaya.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Kuala Lumpur?

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Kuala Lumpur is mainly served by Kuala Lumpur International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah.

Question 7

What airports are near Kuala Lumpur?

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The main airport in Kuala Lumpur is Kuala Lumpur International. It is also served by Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.

Question 8

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo with SriLankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, IndiGo Airlines, Emirates.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?

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Traveling between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

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There are a number of airports in and around Kuala Lumpur. The main one is Kuala Lumpur International and other nearby airports include Sultan Azlan Shah, Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah

Question 15

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£64
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£64
Cheapest round-trip	£157
Average round-trip	£196
Nonstop flights in June	£64 – £742

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
AirAsia	2	1	1	2	1	1	2
SriLankan Airlines	1	1	1	1	---	1	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	2	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
AirAsia	2	1	2	2	2	1	2
SriLankan Airlines	1	1	2	1	1	1	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
AirAsia	2	1	2	2	2	1	2
SriLankan Airlines	2	4	1	1	1	1	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
AirAsia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
SriLankan Airlines	1	3	2	2	2	1	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1

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SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Malaysia Airlines	MAS	MH	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
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IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
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July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
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November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C