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Cheap flights from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from RM 626

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 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEN — CMB
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
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 24 October 2025.

Fri 21/1106:00PEN - CMB
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1110:25CMB - PEN
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10RM 1,145
Sun 23/1106:45PEN - CMB
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1103:30CMB - PEN
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/10RM 1,213
Sun 7/1206:00PEN - CMB
1 stop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1203:30CMB - PEN
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10RM 1,315
Sun 7/1206:00PEN - CMB
1 stop18h 20mAirAsia
Sun 14/1210:25CMB - PEN
1 stop18h 45mAirAsia
Deal found 23/10RM 1,433
Thu 20/1100:50PEN - CMB
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 27/1100:45CMB - PEN
1 stop15h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/10RM 2,160

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 24 October 2025.

Round-trip from

RM 1,145

One-way from

RM 626

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

RM 1,061
21/11-28/11
  • 21/11-28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 40m total
  • Penang to Colombo
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16/12
  • 16/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 55m total
  • Penang to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (RM 380 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 128 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 24 October 2025.
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

Fri 21/11

06:00-09:45

1 stop6h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

10:25-17:20

1 stop28h 25m

RM 1,145

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sun 23/11

06:45-11:50

1 stop7h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

22:50-10:25

1 stop9h 05m

RM 1,226

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sun 7/12

06:00-11:50

1 stop8h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

03:30-22:45

1 stop16h 45m

RM 1,315

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Wed 21/1

12:35-17:00

1 stop6h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/1

00:40-14:50

1 stop11h 40m

RM 1,424

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Sun 7/12

06:00-21:50

1 stop18h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/12

10:25-07:40

1 stop18h 45m

RM 1,433

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Fri 13/3

05:50-23:35

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

00:40-19:50

1 stop16h 40m

RM 1,729

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Tue 20/1

00:50-23:30

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/1

00:45-19:05

1 stop15h 50m

RM 1,957

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Tue 16/12

19:25-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

RM 626

PenangColombo

PEN - CMB

PENCMB

Penang Intl

Mon 15/12

00:50-23:30

1 stop25h 10m

RM 3,555

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Deals found on 22/10

Best time to book a flight from Penang to Colombo

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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 917). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,441). 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 24 October 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 24 October 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
278 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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
278 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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
220 reviews
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
278 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.7

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Food

7.0

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.

  • 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 1,028. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is AirAsia. Malaysia Airlines is currently priced 24% 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 917). Flying from Penang to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of RM 1,441). 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 24 October 2025.
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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 24 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Malaysia AirlinesCheapestRM 1,028AverageRM 1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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AirAsiaCheapestRM 1,138AverageRM 1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time66%
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