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Cheapest return flight
₹ 26,252
Typical prices: ₹ 24,413-₹ 31,875
SriLankan Airlines
Fri 30/3Wed 4/4
COK - CMB • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
₹ 13,363
Typical prices: ₹ 12,507-₹ 18,570
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 3/11
COK - CMB • Direct
Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with SriLankan Airlines. Average duration is 1h 10m
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SriLankan Airlines
Most punctual • 91% on-time
Afternoon
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
12 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 12 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 14% price drop
February
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Bengaluru Intl (BLR)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 26,429 (return)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD)
Shortest trip • 5h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Kochi to Colombo (COK-CMB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Kochi to Bandaranaike Intl

Tue, 30 Mar - Sun, 4 Apr
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:15 - 11:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 10mdirect
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08:05 - 09:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
1h 10mdirect
₹ 26,252SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 26 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb
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16:15 - 17:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 10mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
08:05 - 09:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
1h 10mdirect
₹ 26,537SriLankan Airlines
Tue, 23 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:15 - 11:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 10mdirect
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14:05 - 15:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
1h 10mdirect
₹ 26,632SriLankan Airlines
Fri, 18 Dec - Sat, 26 Dec
SriLankan Airlines Logo
16:15 - 17:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 10mdirect
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08:05 - 09:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
1h 10mdirect
₹ 26,726SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
IndiGo Logo
21:30 - 12:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 55m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
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09:10 - 23:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
13h 50m1 stop Chennai
₹ 26,916IndiGo
Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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12:50 - 22:10COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9h 20m1 stop Chennai
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12:30 - 21:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
8h 45m1 stop Chennai
₹ 28,148IndiGo
Tue, 23 Mar - Wed, 24 Mar
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21:45 - 11:30COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Chennai
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21:50 - 08:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
10h 20m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 30,043IndiGo
Sun, 15 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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10:15 - 11:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 10mdirect
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01:05 - 16:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
15h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 31,749Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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16:15 - 17:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 10mdirect
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01:05 - 16:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
15h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 31,749Multiple Airlines
Fri, 13 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:15 - 17:25COK  Kochi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1h 10mdirect
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01:05 - 16:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-COK Kochi
15h 40m1 stop Bengaluru Intl
₹ 31,749Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Return flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport typically range from ₹ 24,413 to ₹ 31,875. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 26,252 on SriLankan Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It’s 7% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at ₹ 23,599 return.
•August (₹ 32,602) and January (₹ 31,086) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 38% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 12 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 30% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Low season

May

Cheapest flight

₹ 13,363
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 39% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

When to book flights from Kochi to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Kochi to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:15 and lands at 11:25
    • Latest: departs at 16:15 and lands at 17:25.

    The flight takes about 1h 10m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 1h 10m, covering 815 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from ₹ 24,413 to ₹ 31,875, with an average of ₹ 27,398 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 24,413 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the ₹ 27,398 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at ₹ 26,456 return and stopover options via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) at ₹ 26,429.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines and Thai AirAsia. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 15,742, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,996 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • GREEN MOTION
    • Xdrive Mobility
    • Ace
    • AcaRent
    • SR RENT A CAR

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Kochi (COK) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Chennai (MAA) – 87% of one-stop connections
    • Bengaluru Intl (BLR) – 9% of one-stop connections
    • Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) – 4% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 25,494 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 29,096, a difference of ₹ 3,601.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Kochi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flying via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 44m, compared to 6h 57m via Chennai (MAA) and 8h 28m via Bengaluru Intl (BLR).

  • What popular places can I visit in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Colombo World Trade Center, Dutch Hospital, and Pettah Market. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average ₹ 25,494, about ₹ 3,601 less than Saturday fares (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 12 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 30% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip for March. Fares historically average ₹ 23,599 return in that month – typically ₹ 9,004 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Bengaluru Intl Airport (BLR) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages ₹ 26,429 return on this route – about ₹ 27 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Kochi Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Kochi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

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Thursday

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Friday

SriLankan Airlines

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Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kochi

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

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Friday

SriLankan Airlines

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Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

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