Colombo to Sepang (CMB–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CMB–KUL is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines and Firefly lead the route. The flight covers 1,533 miles in approximately 0h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK AirAsia | 14 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| UL SriLankan Airlines | 14 | 320 | 3h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| FY Firefly | 7 | 73H | 0h45 | – | – | – |
| MH Malaysia Airlines | 7 | 73H | 3h45 | – | Oneworld | – |
| 8D FitsAir | 5 | 320 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CMB: +0530 · KUL: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 8.5:00 PM in Sepang.
KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral takes 28 minutes (RM55). KLIA Transit is slower but cheaper if you're stopping at intermediate stations. Both depart from the basement of the main terminal. KLIA2 (AirAsia) has its own station on the same line.
Taxis from KLIA to central KL cost RM70–100 using the fixed-rate coupon system at the taxi counter (avoid unlicensed touts). Grab is available and typically cheaper. Long-distance buses connect to Singapore and other Malaysian cities from both KLIA and KLIA2.
Equatorial rainforest climate, hot (28–34°C) and humid year-round with no true dry season. Rain can fall any month, though two monsoon seasons (Northeast: November–March; Southwest: May–September) bring heavier precipitation. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent year-round and cause the most common flight delays.
Haze from Indonesian forest fires is a recurring issue August–October and occasionally reduces visibility enough to affect operations. Unlike typhoon zones farther north, KUL is not at direct tropical cyclone risk. Operations are generally consistent year-round.
CMB–KUL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMB to KUL
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are connected by nonstop service from FitsAir, AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to KUL ranges from 0 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,533 miles (2,467 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 68 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TRZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.