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Flight deals from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,456. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.R 2,738 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,738, select.
Colombo.R 2,756 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,756, select.
Colombo.R 2,789 per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Aug.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 19 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,789, select.
Colombo.R 2,833 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,833, select.
Colombo.R 2,855 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,855, select.
Colombo.R 2,917 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,917, select.
Colombo.R 2,927 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,927, select.
Colombo.R 3,027 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,027, select.
Colombo.R 3,228 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,228, select.
Colombo.R 3,251 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,251, select.
Colombo.R 3,261 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 Oct.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Thu, 22 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,261, select.
Colombo.R 3,267 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,267, select.
Colombo.R 3,329 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,329, select.
Colombo.R 3,337 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,337, select.
Colombo.R 3,342 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Feb.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,342, select.
Colombo.R 3,354 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Apr.One-way flight with Thai Airways.Outbound direct flight with Thai Airways departs from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sun, 18 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,354, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 3,451
Aug
from R 2,789
Sep
from R 2,927
Oct
from R 2,917
Nov
from R 2,738
Dec
from R 2,756
Jan
from R 2,833
Feb
from R 3,027
Mar
from R 2,855
Apr
from R 3,354
May
from R 3,482
Jun
from R 3,504

Direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from R 2,738
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Bangkok to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,738
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time3 hrs, 28 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week98

Finding cheap flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake is R 5,305. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 28 minutes is the average flight time from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake.
Qantas, SriLankan Airlines and Finnair fly direct from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of July 2026, there are 75 flights per week flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Saturday, 12 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Vietnam Airlines and Thai Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 30 minutes.

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Bangkok.

  • Choose from 21 weekly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights. The 07:45 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest available. Thai Airways International operates the latest service of the day at 21:55.

  • Your BKK to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Travelling during a peak time like January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Colombo (and then exploring more of Sri Lanka!) is a snap with SriLankan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

  • SriLankan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • Thai Airways is the most punctual carrier that operates BKK to CMB flights. A dependable 85.0% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between BKK and CMB include:

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

    • Singapore Changi Airport

    • Chennai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • R 2,738 is the lowest price for a one-way Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,305. These prices may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from BKK to CMB, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from BKK to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

  • 74% of flights leaving from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central Bangkok to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 35 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BKK. Whether you have an early flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:

Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • Reserve a hotel near CMB if you're on a late Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Colombo and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • It'll take around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Colombo. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.

  • January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BKK to CMB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

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