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Flights from Penang to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Penang to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Chennai, about 5h 59m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 59m
Penang to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey5h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Chennai
Best ways to fly from Penang to Colombo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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PEN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,268 km1,408 miles
- Journey time
- 5h 59mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hColombo vs Penang
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- PEN → CMB
Flights from Penang to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Penang to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Chennai and Bangkok. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Penang to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,268 km.
Where do you change planes between Penang and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Chennai (MAA) and Bangkok (DMK). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Penang and Colombo?
Penang: Penang International Airport (PEN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Penang and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Penang.
