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Cheap flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from RM 489

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — CMB
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
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 9 March 2026.

Sun 19/408:20
PEN
-
CMB
1 stop29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/409:05
CMB
-
PEN
1 stop11h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3RM 1,167
Tue 5/506:00
PEN
-
CMB
1 stop5h 55m
AirAsia
Tue 12/522:50
CMB
-
PEN
1 stop7h 15m
AirAsia
Deal found 4/3RM 1,341
Tue 7/719:20
PEN
-
CMB
1 stop17h 15m
Malaysia Airlines
Fri 10/711:20
CMB
-
PEN
1 stop10h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 1,416
Wed 1/705:50
PEN
-
CMB
1 stop6h 45m
Malaysia Airlines
Wed 1/700:05
CMB
-
PEN
1 stop12h 30m
Malaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/3RM 1,723
Tue 5/513:00
PEN
-
CMB
1 stop13h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/501:05
CMB
-
PEN
2 stops17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3RM 2,232

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 9 March 2026.

Round-trip from

RM 1,167

One-way from

RM 489

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,392
19/4-26/4
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Penang to Colombo
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AirAsia
  • AirAsia
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Penang to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (RM 243 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 March 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sun 19/4

06:00-09:50

1 stop6h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/4

09:05-23:00

1 stop11h 25m

RM 1,211
Fastest return journey

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Tue 5/5

06:00-09:25

1 stop5h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

22:50-08:35

1 stop7h 15m

RM 1,337

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Tue 7/7

19:20-10:05

1 stop17h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/7

11:20-22:05

1 stop8h 15m

RM 1,416

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Wed 1/7

05:50-10:05

1 stop6h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/7

00:05-15:05

1 stop12h 30m

RM 1,723

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Tue 5/5

13:00-23:45

1 stop13h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

01:05-20:35

2 stops17h 00m

RM 2,232
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sat 4/4

21:00-09:25

1 stop14h 55m

RM 489

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sun 29/3

06:10-01:05

1 stop21h 25m

RM 548

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sat 4/4

22:35-16:15

3 stops20h 10m

RM 1,132

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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 852). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,297). 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.

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 9 March 2026.
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
293 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
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Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.
AirAsia
6.8
Okay
229 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
293 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Sandeep,Dec 2025

SYD - KUL

Food was really good. My entertainment screen wasn’t working and the crew couldn’t help despite repeated restarts. I would have appreciated a voucher to use for next time or inflight shopping.

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 and Malaysia Airlines can get you from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 20m. Penang and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 2263 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 954. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is AirAsia. Malaysia Airlines is currently priced 29% 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of RM 852). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,297). 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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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 9 March 2026.
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 9 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 954AverageRM 1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,022AverageRM 1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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