Cheap flights from Muscat to Colombo from $340 MCT → CMB
Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest return found recently is $340 with Air Arabia, 16 Nov – 19 Nov, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $340, 16 Nov to 19 Nov
- Usual return price
- $347 to $432
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $320 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SalamAir
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $347 to $432.
Cheapest return found recently
$340
16 Nov – 19 Nov · Air Arabia
Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 7:35 p.m. · Return leaves 2:40 a.m. · 34 h 15 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) · overnight connection · 12 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$465
5 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 · SalamAir
Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 10:15 p.m. · Return leaves 4:50 a.m. · 8 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Every nonstop date from Muscat to Colombo
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$340 16 Nov – 19 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
$320 6 Dec – 19 Decfound 5 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $258 to $320.
At $340, the cheapest return found recently is above that range.
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 21 departure dates from 13 Nov to 21 Feb 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 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
166 fares on 21 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Nov – 19 Nov | $352 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Nov – 19 Nov | $358 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 15 Nov – 19 Nov | $347 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 19 Nov | $340 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 19 Nov | $347 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Nov – 23 Nov | $349 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Nov – 30 Nov | $386 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Dec – 18 Dec | $334 | SalamAir | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Dec – 19 Dec | $320 | SalamAir | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Dec – 19 Dec | $345 | Hahn Air Technologies | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 26 Dec | $325 | SalamAir | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $522 | Flydubai | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Dec – 14 Jan 2027 | $460 | Flydubai | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 31 Dec – 15 Jan 2027 | $484 | Air India Express | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 5 Jan 2027 – 17 Jan 2027 | $465 | SalamAir | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Jan 2027 – 18 Jan 2027 | $432 | Flydubai | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Jan 2027 – 26 Jan 2027 | $380 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Jan 2027 – 4 Feb 2027 | $375 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 | $347 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Jan 2027 – 11 Feb 2027 | $379 | Air Arabia | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Feb 2027 – 5 Mar 2027 | $449 | Flydubai | Muscat International Airport (MCT) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $320.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Air Arabia, SalamAir, Flydubai, Hahn Air Technologies, Air India Express.
Premium cabin fares from Muscat 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 16 Nov – 19 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Muscat to Colombo?
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Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return 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 | $308 | $278 | +6% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $308 | $258 | +6% | 36 |
| 14–29 days | $291 | $258 | Cheapest seen | 35 |
| 30–59 days | $320 | $267 | +10% | 41 |
| 60–89 days | $366 | $328 | +26% | 44 |
| 90–179 days | $352 | $324 | +21% | 49 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 19 Nov. 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 Muscat to Colombo?
The cheapest return found recently is $340 with Air Arabia, 16 Nov to 19 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $320 with SalamAir, 6 Dec to 19 Dec, found 5 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 21 departure dates is usually $347 to $432.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Colombo?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $320, 6 Dec to 19 Dec, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Muscat to Colombo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 6% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Muscat to Colombo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $465 with SalamAir, 5 Jan 2027 to 17 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Muscat to Colombo?
Between 13 Nov and 21 Feb 2027, Air Arabia has the cheapest return on 11 of the 21 departure dates we hold, SalamAir on 4 and Flydubai on 4.
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