Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur takes around 3.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur?

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Abu Dhabi, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth, Da Nang.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kuala Lumpur and London, Denpasar, Bali, Bangkok, Singapore, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Krabi, Manila, Langkawi, Penang, Jakarta, Johor Bahru, Manchester, Malé, Melbourne, Perth, Da Nang, Chiang Mai, Phnom Penh.

Question 6

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, Malacca International.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur, 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 9

What flights operate between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur?

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Traveling between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur, 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 10

How many airports are there near Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

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, Malacca International.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur 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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Colombo and Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£103
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£197
Cheapest round-trip	£177
Average round-trip	£232
Nonstop flights in September	£121 – £357

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral	28-33 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 15–20 min	fastest to city center
KLIA Transit to KL Sentral	35-39 min	RM 55; one-way adult fare (approx. USD 12)	every 20–30 min	stops at intermediate stations
Airport Coach to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 12 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 3)	every 30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Aerobus to KL Sentral	60-90 min	RM 10 – RM 15; one-way fare (approx. USD 2–3)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Metered Taxi	45-75 min	RM 75 – RM 120; metered; varies by traffic (approx. USD 16–26)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Grab (ride-hailing)	45-75 min	RM 60 – RM 100; varies by demand (approx. USD 13–22)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	45-75 min	RM 150 – RM 300; pre-booked; fixed rate (approx. USD 33–66)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Airline	Mon 07.09	Tue 08.09	Wed 09.09	Thu 10.09	Fri 11.09	Sat 12.09	Sun 13.09
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	---	---	---	1	3	1	3
AirAsia	---	---	1	1	1	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	---	---	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 24 total	Daily flights: 3.43 average	Most flights: Friday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 14.09	Tue 15.09	Wed 16.09	Thu 17.09	Fri 18.09	Sat 19.09	Sun 20.09
SriLankan Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	1	2	3	1	2	1	3
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 37 total	Daily flights: 5.29 average	Most flights: Wednesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 21.09	Tue 22.09	Wed 23.09	Thu 24.09	Fri 25.09	Sat 26.09	Sun 27.09
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	1	2	2	2
Malaysia Airlines	2	2	2	1	3	1	3
AirAsia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Batik Air Malaysia	1	---	1	---	1	1	---
Weekly flights: 38 total	Daily flights: 5.43 average	Most flights: Friday 3 flights

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	23°C
April	31°C	24°C
May	31°C	24°C
June	31°C	23°C
July	31°C	23°C
August	31°C	23°C
September	31°C	23°C
October	31°C	23°C
November	30°C	23°C
December	29°C	23°C

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Batik Air Malaysia	MXD	OD	No
AirAsia	AXM	AK	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
Singapore Airlines	SIA	SQ	No

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