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246 € Cheap Flights from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake

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Flight deals from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 381 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.246 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 246 €, select.
Colombo.272 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 272 €, select.
Colombo.277 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 20 Dec.Return flight with SalamAir and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Muscat on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 277 €, select.
Colombo.285 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 285 €, select.
Colombo.286 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 286 €, select.
Colombo.301 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 301 €, select.
Colombo.313 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 313 €, select.
Colombo.317 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 19 Jul, returning Mon, 20 Jul.Return flight with Air India and SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Muscat on Sun, 19 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 317 €, select.
Colombo.318 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 318 €, select.
Colombo.321 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 321 €, select.
Colombo.327 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 327 €, select.
Colombo.327 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 327 €, select.
Colombo.328 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 328 €, select.
Colombo.331 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb, returning Thu, 11 Feb.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 331 €, select.
Colombo.331 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 331 €, select.
Colombo.332 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Wed, 10 Mar.Return flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Muscat on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Muscat.Price includes taxes and charges.From 332 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul
from 317 €
Aug
from 381 €
Sep
from 272 €
Oct
from 246 €
Nov
from 328 €
Dec
from 321 €
Jan
from 327 €
Feb
from 331 €
Mar
from 332 €
Apr
from 332 €
May
from 333 €
Jun
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Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Muscat 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 246 €
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Muscat to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found246 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time4 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineSalamAir
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake is 246 €. 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.
4 hours and 5 minutes is the average flight time from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake.
SalamAir and Oman Air fly direct from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of July 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 5 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, SalamAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat.

  • Flights from MCT to CMB start at 22:15 — the earliest with SalamAir. The last departure is at 22:30 with SalamAir. In total, you can choose from seven weekly Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights.

  • Your MCT to CMB flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Flying into Colombo (and then seeing more of Sri Lanka!) is a snap with SalamAir. This popular airline has direct flights from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SalamAir.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MCT and CMB include:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Chennai Airport

    • Sharjah Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat Airport (MCT) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • Right now, 93 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 246 €. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • To find cheap tickets from MCT to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MCT to CMB.

  • Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

Handy information about Muscat Airport (MCT)

  • 79% of flights leaving from Muscat Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Muscat to Muscat Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.

  • Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near MCT. Whether you have an early flight from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • If you're coming in on a late Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near CMB:

  • Pick up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and discover Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks before your departure date.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • From Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Colombo in March.

  • Lock in your flight from Muscat Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MCT to CMB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

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