Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB) flights
An economy award from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Iberia Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club charge the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB): AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 1,533 miles (2,467 km) apart. Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines are in oneworld. There are also 13 ways to fly it with one stop, through Singapore, Tiruchirappalli and Thiruvananthapuram and more.
How many miles KUL to CMB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $43–255 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 11,000 | $73–355 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Malaysia Airlines | 11,000 | $23–225 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 14,000 | $23–55 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $103–275 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Malaysia Airlines | 15,000 | $23–55 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 17,000 | $23–405 |
| Etihad GuestOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $23–305 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Malaysia Airlines | 23,000 | $23–115 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $43–75 |
| American AAdvantageOn Malaysia Airlines | 25,000 | $23–55 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from KUL to CMB
- AirAsiaNot in an alliance
- Batik Air MalaysiaNot in an alliance
- Malaysia Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 10 programsWho books it
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book KUL to CMB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Malaysia Airlines
KUL to CMB with one stop
13 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines the whole way
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- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)AirAsia and Batik Air Malaysia, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Kochi (COK)AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way+1
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
VZ - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia the whole way
- Via Male (MLE)AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia and 1 more, then Emirates, flydubai and 5 more
+4 - Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines, then SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo
- Via Jakarta (CGK)AirAsia, Garuda Indonesia and 7 more, then SriLankan Airlines
ID+6 - Via Dhaka (DAC)AirAsia, Biman Bangladesh Airlines and 3 more, then SriLankan Airlines and FitsAirBGBS+28D
KUL to CMB: common questions
How many miles does KUL to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on Malaysia Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000) and Finnair Plus (14,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from KUL to CMB?
AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines (oneworld) and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Colombo by plane?
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Colombo (CMB) are 1,533 miles (2,467 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KUL to CMB award flights?
10 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 2 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Kuala Lumpur and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Singapore (SIN), Tiruchirappalli (TRZ), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV), Chennai (MAA) and Kochi (COK). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Singapore Airlines through Singapore.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.