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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

AUH — CMB
25 Aug — 1 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 13 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 20 August 2025.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£273

Good round-trip deal

£144 or less

Good one-way deal

£132 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 13 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUH to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 August 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 34% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 20 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,233 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Most people fly from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. On average, Zayed Intl has 9 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day from 3 airlines. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 17.4 mi from Abu Dhabi’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £89 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines, starting at £112 and £192 round-trip. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently priced 65% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport consider choosing Ethiopian Air (80%), ITA Airways (76%) or Etihad Airways (73%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest£89Average£205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£112Average£233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£192Average£273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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