Colombo to Sepang (CMB–KUL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CMB–KUL is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and AirAsia lead the route. The flight covers 1,533 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MH Malaysia Airlines Also: JL | 24 | 320, 332, 7M8 | 3h45-3h50 | – | Oneworld | JL |
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: JL | 14 | 320, 32A | 3h50 | – | Oneworld | JL |
| AK AirAsia | 7 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| FY Northwest Regional Airlines | 7 | 73H | 0h45 | – | – | – |
| 8D FitsAir | 4 | – | – | – | – | – |
| OD Batik Air Malaysia | 4 | 738 | 3h50 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
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 Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, AirAsia, Northwest Regional Airlines, FitsAir, Batik Air Malaysia and Flexflight. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to KUL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to KUL is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,533 miles (2,467 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 124 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Singapore Changi, Kempegowda and Velana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.