Cheap flights from Colombo to Almaty from $176 CMB → ALA
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
The cheapest return found recently is $588 with Air Astana, 28 Dec – 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $176 with Air Astana, 28 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $176, Air Astana, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $588, 28 Dec to 13 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $639 to $744
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $588 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Air Astana
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 6 h 15 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $639 to $744.
Cheapest return found recently
$588
28 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 · Air Astana
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 3:25 p.m. · Return leaves 2:35 p.m. · 35 h 25 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$588 28 Dec – 13 Jan 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 47 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $563 to $902.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates from 28 Dec to 24 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 16-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
17 fares on 5 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 | $588 | Air Astana | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $639 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 8 Jan 2027 – 5 Feb 2027 | $744 | SalamAir | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 20 Jan 2027 – 21 Jan 2027 | $779 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027 | $717 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $588.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia, Air Astana, SalamAir.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $178 to $369.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$176
28 Dec · Air Astana
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 3:25 p.m. · 6 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$176
28 Dec · Air Astana
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA)
Leaves 3:25 p.m. · 6 h 15 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$176 28 Decfound 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 36 days, 4 Oct to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $164 to $367.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 24 Dec to 26 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 28 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Dec | $178 | Air Astana | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 28 Dec | $176 | Air Astana | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 7 Jul 2027 | $366 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 26 Aug 2027 | $378 | Air Arabia | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) → Almaty Airport (ALA) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $176.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Astana, Air Arabia.
Premium cabin fares from Colombo to Almaty
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 28 Dec – 13 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 28 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Colombo to Almaty?
Return
The cheapest fares were 14 to 29 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (47 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $578 | $578 | +1% | 7 |
| 14–29 days | $575 | $563 | Cheapest seen | 11 |
| 30–59 days | $604 | $580 | +5% | 30 |
| 60–89 days | $624 | $586 | +9% | 45 |
| 90–179 days | $617 | $570 | +7% | 26 |
| 180+ days | $640 | $632 | +11% | 17 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 4 Oct and 11 Nov (36 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $169 | $169 | Cheapest seen | 15 |
| 60–89 days | $169 | $164 | +0% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $352 | $352 | +108% | 7 |
| 180+ days | $366 | $363 | +117% | 25 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 28 Dec – 13 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Colombo to Almaty?
The cheapest return found recently is $588 with Air Astana, 28 Dec to 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $639 to $744.
How much is a one-way flight from Colombo to Almaty?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $176 with Air Astana, 28 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $178 to $369.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Almaty?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $588, 28 Dec to 13 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $176, 28 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo to Almaty?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 14 to 29 days before departure. In 36 days of prices between 4 Oct and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Colombo to Almaty?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $176 with Air Astana, 28 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Colombo to Almaty?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Air Astana on 28 Dec, takes 6 h 15 min from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Almaty Airport (ALA).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Colombo to Almaty?
Between 28 Dec and 24 Jan 2027, Air Arabia has the cheapest return on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, Air Astana on 1 and SalamAir on 1. Between 24 Dec and 26 Aug 2027, Air Astana has the cheapest one-way on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Air Arabia on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work