Cheap flights from Kathmandu to Colombo from $204 KTM → CMB
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest return found recently is $476 with Air India, 6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $204 with SriLankan Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $204, SriLankan Airlines, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $476, 6 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $562 to $618
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $476 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SriLankan Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 35 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $562 to $618.
Cheapest return found recently
$476
6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 · Air India
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 6:30 a.m. · Return leaves 12:00 p.m. · 28 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) · overnight connection · 13 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$960
15 Nov – 19 Nov · SriLankan Airlines
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · Return leaves 11:35 a.m. · 7 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$476 6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 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 $422 to $698.
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 11 departure dates from 15 Nov to 1 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 21-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
87 fares on 11 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 20 Nov | $637 | IndiGo | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 2 Dec | $617 | IndiGo | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 3 Dec | $612 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 20 Dec | $618 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Dec – 29 Dec | $581 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Dec – 10 Jan 2027 | $642 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 | $476 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Mar 2027 – 6 Mar 2027 | $617 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Apr 2027 – 6 Apr 2027 | $574 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Apr 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 | $550 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Aug 2027 – 4 Aug 2027 | $540 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $476.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $250 to $277.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$204
18 Jan 2027 · SriLankan Airlines
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · 3 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$204
18 Jan 2027 · SriLankan Airlines
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 12:50 p.m. · 3 h 35 min trip
nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$204 18 Jan 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $177 to $306.
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 5 departure dates from 10 Jan 2027 to 5 Jul 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?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 18 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
39 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2027 | $277 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $290 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 Jan 2027 | $258 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 18 Jan 2027 | $204 | SriLankan Airlines | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | nonstop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 5 Jul 2027 | $250 | Air India | Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 6 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
January 2027 is the cheapest month — from $204.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air India, SriLankan Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Kathmandu to Colombo
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 6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 18 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Kathmandu to Colombo?
Return
The cheapest fares were 180 or more 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 | $497 | $422 | +2% | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $595 | $422 | +22% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $588 | $426 | +20% | 32 |
| 30–59 days | $615 | $559 | +26% | 40 |
| 60–89 days | $521 | $476 | +7% | 9 |
| 90–179 days | $504 | $479 | +3% | 11 |
| 180+ days | $488 | $488 | Cheapest seen | 9 |
One-way
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 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 | $229 | $182 | Cheapest seen | 12 |
| 60–89 days | $274 | $194 | +20% | 28 |
| 90–179 days | $258 | $177 | +13% | 36 |
| 180+ days | $250 | $226 | +9% | 27 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
One-way
Pokhara → Colombo
142 km from Kathmandu
$463
$259 more than flying from Kathmandu
25 Dec · PKR → CMB · 2 stops
found 7 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Feb 2027 – 27 Feb 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 Kathmandu to Colombo?
The cheapest return found recently is $476 with Air India, 6 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 11 departure dates is usually $562 to $618.
How much is a one-way flight from Kathmandu to Colombo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $204 with SriLankan Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $250 to $277.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Colombo?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $476, 6 Feb 2027 to 27 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. January 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $204, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Kathmandu to Colombo?
In 47 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 180 or more days before departure. In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Kathmandu to Colombo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $960 with SriLankan Airlines, 15 Nov to 19 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $204 with SriLankan Airlines, 18 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Colombo?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with SriLankan Airlines on 18 Jan 2027, takes 3 h 35 min from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Kathmandu to Colombo?
Between 15 Nov and 1 Aug 2027, Air India has the cheapest return on 9 of the 11 departure dates we hold, and IndiGo on 2. Between 10 Jan 2027 and 5 Jul 2027, Air India has the cheapest one-way on 4 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and SriLankan Airlines on 1.
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
