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Flight deals from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.£312 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Mon, 9 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.
Colombo.£322 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Sun, 8 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 8 Feb, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £322, select.
Colombo.£359 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £359, select.
Colombo.£362 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Jan, returning Fri, 13 Feb.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 26 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £362, select.
Colombo.£371 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Sat, 7 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £371, select.
Colombo.£379 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 30 Jun.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £379, select.
Colombo.£381 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Jan, returning Thu, 22 Jan.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 12 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 22 Jan, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £381, select.
Colombo.£382 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Wizz Air Malta and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from Milan Malpensa on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Milan Malpensa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £382, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in February.
Dec
from £590
Jan
from £381
Feb
from £322
Mar
from £371
Apr
from £405
May
from £359
Jun
from £424
Jul
from £439
Aug
from £482
Sep
from £434
Oct
from £452
Nov
from £495

Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Milan Malpensa to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Milan to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£312
Cheapest month to flyFebruary

Finding cheap flights from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake is £312. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from £312.
As of December 2025, there are no flights flying from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Milan Malpensa to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually February.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Milan Malpensa Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 26 February 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Milan Malpensa Airport and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Bandaranayake 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.
Currently, Wizz Air Malta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Milan.

  • To ensure you get on your MXP to CMB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MXP and CMB include:

    • Dubai Airport

    • Kuwait International Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Currently, £162 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £312. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.

  • It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from MXP to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MXP to CMB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)

  • Of the departures from Milano Malpensa Airport, 68.23% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Milano Malpensa Airport is about 30 miles from central Milan. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of roughly 55 minutes when using public transport.

  • Get your holiday off to a hassle-free start by staying near MXP. Whether you're catching an early flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • If you're getting in on a late Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near CMB:

  • Follow your own route with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and find adventure across Colombo and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 20 miles from central Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.

  • Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Colombo. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Milano Malpensa Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MXP to CMB sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka you should also see. About 11 miles south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • Around 190 miles north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Start your sightseeing at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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