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Flight deals from Muscat to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Muscat Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from ج.م.‏ 17,241. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 8,176 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Muscat on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,176, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 8,239 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Muscat on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,239, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 8,239 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Muscat on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,239, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 8,382 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Muscat on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,382, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 8,428 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,428, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 8,438 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,438, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 8,490 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 8,490, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,324 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,324, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,434 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,434, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,504 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,504, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,560 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,560, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,560 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,560, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,570 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,570, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,677 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,677, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 9,685 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 9,685, select.
Colombo.ج.م.‏ 10,251 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ج.م.‏ 10,251, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Muscat to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in September.
Apr
from ج.م.‏ 14,993
May
from ج.م.‏ 8,382
Jun
from ج.م.‏ 8,438
Jul
from ج.م.‏ 8,239
Aug
from ج.م.‏ 8,239
Sep
from ج.م.‏ 8,176
Oct
from ج.م.‏ 8,428
Nov
from ج.م.‏ 9,504
Dec
from ج.م.‏ 9,685
Jan
from ج.م.‏ 9,570
Feb
from ج.م.‏ 9,324
Mar
from ج.م.‏ 63,752

Direct flights from Muscat to Colombo

Alternative Muscat to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Muscat to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kelaniya

10km from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from ج.م.‏ 8,176
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Muscat to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 8,176
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineSalamAir
Average flights per week24

Finding cheap flights from Muscat to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Muscat to Colombo is ج.م.‏ 14,299. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Muscat to Colombo.
SalamAir and Oman Air fly direct from Muscat to Colombo.
As of April 2026, there are 12 flights per week flying from Muscat to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Colombo is usually May.
If you're flying from Muscat Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from ج.م.‏ 14,299.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Muscat Airport to Colombo on Sunday, 10 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Air Arabia and SalamAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Expect to be travelling for 4 hours 10 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo.

  • Colombo is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat, where Muscat International Airport is located. Colombo observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • With five weekly departures between the two airports, Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route. Board SalamAir's 22:15 flight to get your journey from MCT to CMB underway.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your MCT to Colombo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • You can book a direct Muscat International Airport to Colombo ticket. Begin your journey at MCT and end it at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • Look out for deals with SalamAir. This airline operates direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Colombo.

  • We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from MCT to Colombo with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers include:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Chennai Airport (MAA)

    • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

  • The journey from central Muscat to MCT takes around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Want a stress-free start to your holiday? Stay near MCT. Whether you have an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are worth a look:

  • Muscat International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MCT land on schedule 85.46% of the time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Muscat International Airport (MCT) to Colombo

  • ج.م.‏ 8,176 is currently the best price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Colombo flight. Return flight tickets start from ج.م.‏ 14,299. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.

  • Book one month before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MCT to Colombo.

  • Plan your trip for May. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Muscat International Airport to Colombo tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.

  • There's no need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from MCT to Colombo.

  • Save on your flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • Consider booking a hotel near RML if you have a late flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Once your flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo has landed, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • After stepping off your MCT to Colombo flight, unwind at a hotel close to CMB. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.

  • Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider range of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Before booking your flights from Muscat International Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Colombo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of activities, while the off-season brings cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.

  • Before booking a Muscat International Airport to Colombo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • Search for cheap tickets from MCT to Colombo in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.

More about Colombo

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Colombo right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo:

  • All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are must-visits when exploring Colombo.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • You've seen Colombo, now it's time to discover more of Sri Lanka. Travel about 306 kilometres north to Jaffna to check off its leading sights. From Jaffna Fort to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.

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Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.