Cheap flights from Colombo (RML)

Colombo's secondary airport for domestic and short-haul regional flights

Ratmalana sits about 14 km south of central Colombo and is the city's secondary airport, complementing Bandaranaike to the north. It handles general aviation, flight training and a growing slate of domestic and short-haul regional services, with FitsAir and Cinnamon Air operating turboprop links to Jaffna, Trincomalee and other Sri Lankan destinations. Limited international turboprop service to southern India has been trialled in recent years.

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Major carriers: FitsAir, Cinnamon Air.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between CMB and RML?
CMB (Bandaranaike) is Sri Lanka's main international hub, 32 km north of Colombo at Katunayake. RML (Ratmalana) is the smaller secondary airport, 14 km south of the city, focused on domestic, training and short-haul regional flights. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter compares both in one query so you do not miss either option.
Which airlines fly out of Ratmalana?
FitsAir and Cinnamon Air run the bulk of scheduled traffic from RML, mostly turboprop services to Jaffna, Trincomalee and other domestic points. Limited short-haul international service to southern India has been trialled. Flightmussy compares whatever live schedule exists with no signup wall.
How far is Ratmalana airport from central Colombo?
RML sits about 14 km south of central Colombo, in the Ratmalana suburb. A taxi or ride-share to Colombo Fort takes 25 to 45 minutes depending on Galle Road traffic, which can be heavy during weekday rush. Train services on the coastal line stop at Ratmalana station, a short tuk-tuk ride from the terminal.
Can I pay for flights from Colombo in crypto?
Sri Lankan carriers do not accept crypto directly, but Flightmussy partners with Travala, which lets you pay for flights and hotels in BTC, ETH, USDT and many other coins. Compare CMB and RML fares in Flightmussy's free search, then click through to Travala to settle in cryptocurrency or with a regular card.

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