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Flight deals from Muscat Airport 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 ₹ 25,364. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.₹ 10,916 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 10,916, select.
Colombo.₹ 11,165 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,165, select.
Colombo.₹ 11,192 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,192, select.
Colombo.₹ 11,192 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,192, select.
Colombo.₹ 11,493 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,493, select.
Colombo.₹ 11,641 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,641, select.
Colombo.₹ 11,777 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 ₹ 11,777, select.
Colombo.₹ 11,826 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Muscat on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 11,826, select.
Colombo.₹ 12,554 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Apr.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Mon, 13 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 12,554, select.
Colombo.₹ 12,813 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 12,813, select.
Colombo.₹ 13,133 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 13,133, select.
Colombo.₹ 13,133 per passenger.Departing Mon, 3 Aug.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Mon, 3 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 13,133, select.
Colombo.₹ 13,139 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 13,139, select.
Colombo.₹ 13,316 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Mar.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 13,316, select.
Colombo.₹ 14,171 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound direct flight with SalamAir departs from Muscat on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 14,171, select.
Colombo.₹ 15,093 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Muscat on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From ₹ 15,093, 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.
Mar
from ₹ 11,826
Apr
from ₹ 11,165
May
from ₹ 11,192
Jun
from ₹ 11,777
Jul
from ₹ 13,139
Aug
from ₹ 11,493
Sep
from ₹ 10,916
Oct
from ₹ 11,192
Nov
from ₹ 15,093
Dec
from ₹ 19,532
Jan
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Feb
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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 ₹ 10,916
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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 found₹ 10,916
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airlineOman Air
Average flights per week56

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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 ₹ 25,364. 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 8 minutes is the average flight time from Muscat to Colombo.
Oman Air, SalamAir and Smartwings Poland fly direct from Muscat to Colombo.
As of March 2026, there are 42 flights per week flying from Muscat to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Muscat to Colombo is usually April.
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 ₹ 25,364.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Muscat Airport to Colombo on Thursday, 23 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 8 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 March, 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

  • The average length of a direct flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo is 4 hours 10 minutes.

  • Colombo is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Muscat, where Muscat International Airport is located. Colombo follows 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. Catch SalamAir's 22:15 flight to get your trip from MCT to CMB underway.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your MCT to Colombo flight.

  • If you're heading away during a bank holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.

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

  • SalamAir is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Colombo.

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially score a cheaper flight ticket from MCT to Colombo. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Chennai Airport (MAA)

    • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)

  • MCT is around 10 kilometres from central Muscat. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 50 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MCT:

  • Muscat International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from MCT touch down on schedule 85.46% of the time.

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

  • ₹ 10,916 is currently the best price for a one-way Muscat International Airport to Colombo flight. Return flight tickets start from ₹ 25,364. 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) to the centre of Colombo takes about 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.

  • Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo. Book one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The centre of Colombo is about 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo has landed and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.

  • If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your MCT to Colombo flight:

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and make a speedy getaway.

  • Snap up the best price by securing 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 flight 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

  • Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Muscat International Airport to Colombo, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.

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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