What’s the top layover airport for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 91% of 1-stop itineraries from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 16m.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱23,107.

How long is the flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

There are many flights that can get you from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 11h 25m. Fly via AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, or VietJet Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4554 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

AirAsia, at ₱15,465, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines. AirAsia is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

When booking a flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines or Cathay Pacific as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MNL to CMB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

For a flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Ninoy Aquino Intl. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) is just 10.9 km from the center of the city. Ninoy Aquino Intl is the only Manila airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Colombo.

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Sun 1/31:55 am -

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Deal found 10/11₱28,789

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Average price	₱29,164

AirAsia
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33h 55m total
Manila to Colombo

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12h 50m total
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MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 11/20

11:05 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱11,828

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 11/1

11:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱12,329

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 1/10

12:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop12h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱14,082

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/25

11:05 pm-9:25 am

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱14,207

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 11/19

6:30 am-9:50 pm

3 stops17h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱14,457

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/30

6:30 am-8:45 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱15,271

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ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 1/8

3:45 am-10:50 am

1 stop9h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱15,646

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 1/9

4:00 am-12:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱15,709

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 1/9

3:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱15,709

ManilaColombo

MNL Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MNLCMB

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sat 11/7

3:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-2:30 am

Nonstop0h 00m

₱15,709

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The best time to book flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₱23,782). Flying from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₱35,110). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between ₱20,903 and ₱38,740 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱24,471 on AirAsia (Nov 5-Nov 12).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Malaysia Airlines, andAirAsia from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.6

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Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

Cathay Pacific used to be a great airline for travel to Asia. Having travelled with this carrier many times I've noticed a decline the food quality, seat pitch, and entertainment offering. The services still remains top notch as can be said with other carriers in this class (i.e. Emirates, Singapore Airlines, etc.)

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Malaysia Airlines

7.3

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MNL - HKG

AirAsia

6.8

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235 reviews

Cathay Pacific

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Anonymous,Jun 2026

MNL - HKG

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
For a flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Ninoy Aquino Intl. Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) is just 10.9 km from the center of the city. Ninoy Aquino Intl is the only Manila airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 11h 25m. Fly via AirAsia, Vietnam Airlines, or VietJet Air to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 4554 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
AirAsia, at ₱15,465, was found to be the cheapest airline from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and Malaysia Airlines. AirAsia is priced at 48% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Manila to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Manila to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Manila to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manila to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Manila to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manila to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₱23,782). Flying from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₱35,110). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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The best time to book flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 40 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between ₱20,903 and ₱38,740 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱24,471 on AirAsia (Nov 5-Nov 12).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 91% of 1-stop itineraries from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of ₱23,107.

What’s the fastest layover option from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 9h 16m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights via Bangkok (BKK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 45m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Cathay Pacific,Malaysia Airlines, andAirAsia from Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Manila to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between ₱20,903 and ₱38,740 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was ₱24,471 on AirAsia (Nov 5-Nov 12).