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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £263

BHX — CMB
22 Sep — 29 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Colombo

Fri 28/812:50 -
2 stops27h 20m
Thu 3/903:10 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 21/8£773
Wed 26/808:30 -
3 stops25h 15m
Mon 14/916:05 -
3 stops24h 30m
Deal found 23/8£775
Tue 6/1010:00 -
1 stop16h 25m
Tue 20/1006:50 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 20/8£778
Sat 7/1120:50 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sat 21/1105:20 -
2 stops23h 40m
Deal found 23/8£780
Wed 26/808:30 -
3 stops25h 15m
Sat 12/921:30 -
3 stops28h 05m
Deal found 23/8£780
Mon 5/1017:35 -
1 stop31h 15m
Mon 12/1006:50 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 21/8£782
Wed 9/1207:55 -
3 stops25h 25m
Sun 10/121:55 -
2 stops19h 30m
Deal found 20/8£786
Thu 8/1021:30 -
1 stop20h 20m
Thu 15/1000:40 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 20/8£788
Tue 15/910:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Thu 15/1006:50 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 22/8£791
Fri 25/910:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sun 4/1008:25 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 21/8£792
Sat 7/1120:50 -
1 stop29h 00m
Sat 21/1117:05 -
1 stop31h 15m
Deal found 23/8£793
Mon 24/814:35 -
1 stop21h 30m
Wed 23/920:35 -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 19/8£798

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Colombo

Round-trip from

£778

One-way from

£263

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£936
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 6/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 10m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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5/10
  • 5/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 55m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 19/11

06:00-07:20

2 stops19h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/12

08:20-18:50

1 stop16h 00m

£832

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 19/11

20:50-07:20

1 stop29h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/12

08:20-18:50

1 stop16h 00m

£851

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Tue 6/10

14:35-01:05

1 stop30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/10

10:05-19:40

1 stop14h 05m

£861

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 19/9

14:35-01:05

1 stop30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

02:05-12:45

1 stop15h 10m

£877

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 19/11

13:40-18:25

2 stops23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/12

20:15-18:45

2 stops28h 00m

£951
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 7/11

06:15-21:15

2 stops33h 30m

£263

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 17/9

08:15-14:55

2 stops26h 10m

£278

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 23/1

18:55-13:45

2 stops37h 20m

£300

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 29/8

20:15-05:05

1 stop28h 20m

£409

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 17/9

21:30-04:00

1 stop26h 00m

£427

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Best time to book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo

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

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

Booking 45 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £691). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,134). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £764 and £946 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £778 on Turkish Airlines (6 Oct–20 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,943 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,657 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 8 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Birmingham on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Air India and Emirates can get you from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 29h. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. There are 5469 mi between Birmingham and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    IndiGo, at £270, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Etihad Airways and Air India. Users have found that IndiGo is 67% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £256. Users have also found prices from £324 and £350 on Qatar Airways and Air India, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Of the flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai. Dubai is followed by Doha in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, or LEGOLAND Dubai. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and LEGOLAND Dubai, by traveling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 32.0 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £20 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Doha.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Colombo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £691). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,134). 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 8 airlines flying from Birmingham to Colombo

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IndiGoCheapest£270Average£872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£385Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£543Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£572Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£642Average£756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£660Average£815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£734Average£917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£747Average£954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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