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Cheap flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from RM 995

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/4. 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
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 23 December 2025.

Thu 25/1217:25PEN - CMB
1 stop6h 55mAirAsia
Wed 31/1222:50CMB - PEN
1 stop6h 20mAirAsia
Deal found 22/12RM 1,664
Thu 25/1205:50PEN - CMB
2 stops14h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Tue 30/1200:40CMB - PEN
1 stop8h 40mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 21/12RM 2,781
Thu 25/1221:55PEN - CMB
2 stops23h 00mEmirates
Wed 31/1209:55CMB - PEN
2 stops24h 50mEmirates
Deal found 22/12RM 6,940

Find 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 23 December 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 995

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,525
AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 8/4-6/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • Penang to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 360 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (RM 170 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Penang

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Departure

Return

Price

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Wed 8/4

06:35-21:55

1 stop17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

10:40-07:35

1 stop18h 25m

RM 995

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Wed 4/2

06:55-21:50

1 stop17h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

22:50-08:35

1 stop7h 15m

RM 1,060

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Thu 5/2

16:25-21:50

1 stop7h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

22:50-07:40

1 stop6h 20m

RM 1,134

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Fri 20/2

21:15-09:25

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

22:50-08:35

1 stop7h 15m

RM 1,154

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Fri 20/2

06:55-11:50

1 stop7h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

22:50-07:40

1 stop6h 20m

RM 1,170

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Mon 23/2

16:55-09:25

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

22:50-07:40

1 stop6h 20m

RM 1,248

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Fri 20/2

21:15-09:25

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

22:50-17:05

2 stops15h 45m

RM 1,252

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sun 22/2

08:55-09:25

2 stops27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

22:50-08:35

1 stop7h 15m

RM 1,284

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Tue 5/5

13:30-22:55

1 stop11h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

00:05-09:05

1 stop6h 30m

RM 1,558

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Deals found on 21/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of RM 885). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,252). 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 23 December 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 7% versus a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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 23 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
284 reviews
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Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
284 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
222 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
284 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anjan,Nov 2024

SYD - KUL

I have a good experience and got good hospitality from cabin crew thank you.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    AirAsia can get you from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 17h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Penang and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2263 km.

  • 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 991. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is AirAsia. Malaysia Airlines is currently priced 27% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with AirAsia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at RM 412. Malaysia Airlines flights start at RM 431 while deals on IndiGo start at RM 460 one-way.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of RM 885). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,252). 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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Fly from Penang to Colombo on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Penang to Colombo. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 December 2025.
AirAsia flights from Penang Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
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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 23 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 991AverageRM 1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,080AverageRM 1,271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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