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Flights from Colombo to Almaty

Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Almaty (ALA) take about 5h 32m (4,032 km). Air Astana flies it. Lowest fare seen: $169 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Colombo to Almaty

Carriers on CMB–ALA according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Air Astananonstop fare seen

Colombo to Almaty fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Dec 2026, from $169 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026—$350 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026—$341 · 1 stop16 Nov 2026
Dec 2026$16924 Dec 2026 · Air Astana—
Jan 2027—$342 · 1 stop16 Jan 2027
Feb 2027—$342 · 1 stop3 Feb 2027
Mar 2027—$364 · 1 stop17 Mar 2027
Apr 2027—$343 · 1 stop27 Apr 2027
Jun 2027—$385 · 1 stop27 Jun 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Later departures were cheaper: from $169 in December 2026, against $341 for November 2026.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Almaty, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Colombo to Almaty flights

How long is the flight from Colombo to Almaty?
A nonstop flight from Colombo (CMB) to Almaty (ALA) takes about 5h 32m, covering 4,032 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Colombo from Almaty by air?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Almaty International Airport is 4,032 km (2,505 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Almaty?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CMB–ALA route include Air Astana. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Colombo to Almaty cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CMB–ALA was $169 USD with Air Astana (nonstop), departing 24 Dec 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Almaty?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in December 2026 were cheapest, from $169 one-way, against $385 for June 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sri Lanka to Almaty?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Almaty visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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