Colombo

Colombo

Fly Malaysia Airlines to Colombo. Explore temples, beaches, and enjoy Malaysian Hospitality.

Pedestrian bridge over Lake Beira at night with the brightly illuminated city skyline in the background.

Pedestrian bridge over Lake Beira at night with the brightly illuminated city skyline in the background.

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Flights to Colombo Discover a heady mix of colonial heritage and modern offerings: fascinating architecture, bustling markets, historic sites, temples, cafés and great local eats. Book a flight to Colombo and experience Malaysian Hospitality.

Colombo Travel highlights This bustling coastal city is infused with rich history, heritage and culture. It’s packed with grand colonial architecture, resplendent temples and historic sites. On the flip side, you’ll also find bustling markets, towering skyscrapers, and incredible local flavours. A colourful potpourri of cultures, it offers the very best of diverse Sri Lanka in a single location.

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Kedah River, Alor Setar

Boats next to a dock with mountains and lush greenery in the background

Dataran Tanjung Chali, Alor Setar

Day view of Dataran Tanjung Chali Watchtower

Menara Alor Setar, Alor Setar

Day view of Menara Alor Setar

Medan Bandar, Alor Setar

Six mannequins wearing Malay clothes sitting in the Kedah Royal Museum

Balai Besar, Alor Setar

Balai Nobat with clouds and blue skies

A baby elephant being hand-fed from a bottle.

A herd of elephants being observed by a group of people in a truck with a lake in the background.

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Kedah River, Alor Setar

Boats next to a dock with mountains and lush greenery in the background

Dataran Tanjung Chali, Alor Setar

Day view of Dataran Tanjung Chali Watchtower

Menara Alor Setar, Alor Setar

Day view of Menara Alor Setar

Rows of sitting Buddha statues with pennants flying overhead.

Sri Lanka's Jami Ul-Alfar Mosque with intricate red-and-white patterns on its walls.

People walking along the seaside and standing on the pier. A flag of Sri Lanka is flying overhead with tall buildings in the background.

Aerial view of the Colombo Lotus Tower with the urban sprawl of the city in the background.

A row of stalls with clothes for sale on display – facing a river.

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Currency

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Electricity

Voltage and frequency 230V, 50Hz Plug type G is widely used in Sri Lanka.

Travel seasons

Best time to visit  June to September Temperatures here can rise as high as 33℃ (91℉) in midsummer, while in winter months it can go as cool as 22℃ (72℉) at night. 

Language and time

National language  Sinhala, Tamil Time in Colombo, Sri Lanka

View of the Colombo Lotus Tower and its surrounding buildings from Lake Beira.