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Cheap flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from RM 571

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — CMB
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Penang Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in July or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Penang to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Penang (PEN) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,251

One-way from

RM 571

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

RM 1,583
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 20/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 55m total
  • Penang to Colombo
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12/2
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • Penang to Colombo
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High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
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Cheapest flights from Penang to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Penang to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Thu 20/206:30PEN - CMB
1 stop11h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/222:50CMB - PEN
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1RM 1,251
Sat 22/209:30PEN - CMB
1 stop12h 55mIndiGo
Thu 27/220:55CMB - PEN
1 stop9h 05mIndiGo
Deal found 17/1RM 1,255
Sat 22/210:50PEN - CMB
1 stop15h 15mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 26/200:40CMB - PEN
1 stop11h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/1RM 1,610
Tue 23/1208:05PEN - CMB
1 stop18h 26mThai Airways
Fri 2/101:00CMB - PEN
1 stop18h 50mThai Airways
Deal found 17/1RM 2,416
Sat 27/1216:40PEN - CMB
1 stop7h 50mAirAsia
Fri 2/110:25CMB - PEN
1 stop6h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 17/1RM 2,456
Sat 22/208:30PEN - CMB
2 stops39h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 26/201:05CMB - PEN
3 stops27h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/1RM 2,892
Wed 9/409:35PEN - CMB
3 stops59h 25mEmirates
Sat 19/409:10CMB - PEN
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 15/1RM 3,869
Sun 21/1221:40PEN - CMB
1 stop21h 10mflydubai
Sat 3/110:30CMB - PEN
2 stops25h 10mflydubai
Deal found 17/1RM 5,061
Wed 24/1223:15PEN - CMB
2 stops19h 45mQatar Airways
Thu 1/103:25CMB - PEN
2 stops34h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1RM 7,575

Find flights from Penang to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Penang to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Thu 20/2

06:30-15:40

1 stop11h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/2

22:50-07:35

1 stop6h 15m

RM 1,251

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sat 22/2

09:30-19:55

1 stop12h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/2

20:55-08:30

1 stop9h 05m

RM 1,255

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sat 22/2

10:50-23:35

1 stop15h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

00:40-14:55

1 stop11h 45m

RM 1,610

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sat 22/2

08:30-21:25

2 stops39h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

01:05-07:30

3 stops27h 55m

RM 2,892

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Wed 9/4

09:35-18:30

3 stops59h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 18/4

02:55-20:45

2 stops39h 20m

RM 3,869

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Wed 12/2

23:10-15:40

1 stop19h 00m

RM 571

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Thu 23/1

09:30-19:55

1 stop12h 55m

RM 666

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Thu 23/1

17:15-18:25

3 stops51h 40m

RM 3,720

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Deals found on 16/1

Best time to book a flight from Penang to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Penang to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Penang to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Penang to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 85 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of RM 187). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 286). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PEN to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Penang to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

When flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 8% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
277 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

IndiGo
6.8
Okay
499 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Penang to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Penang Intl. Penang Intl (PEN) is just 14.5 km from the centre of the city. Penang Intl is the only Penang airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 2 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Penang Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from RM 1,255. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Malaysia Airlines, from RM 1,610, and China Eastern, from RM 2,892. IndiGo is currently priced 11% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Penang to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Penang to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Penang to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Penang to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Penang to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Penang to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of RM 187). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 286). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Penang to Colombo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Penang to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 407,431 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AirAsiaCheapestRM 983AverageRM 1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,158AverageRM 1,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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