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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £247

BHX — CMB
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Colombo

Wed 28/1006:40 -
2 stops20h 00m
Fri 20/1114:35 -
3 stops26h 50m
Deal found 21/9£506
Mon 16/1112:40 -
3 stops20h 40m
Tue 15/1214:35 -
3 stops26h 50m
Deal found 22/9£523
Mon 28/906:55 -
2 stops26h 50m
Tue 13/1005:20 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 21/9£532
Sat 10/1021:45 -
1 stop14h 35m
Sun 20/1202:40 -
1 stop14h 30m
Deal found 22/9£534
Mon 28/906:55 -
2 stops26h 50m
Mon 5/1003:10 -
2 stops33h 35m
Deal found 22/9£536
Sun 15/1112:40 -
3 stops20h 40m
Sat 28/1114:35 -
3 stops26h 50m
Deal found 22/9£544
Tue 27/1006:25 -
2 stops20h 15m
Thu 19/1114:35 -
2 stops26h 50m
Deal found 21/9£545
Wed 28/1006:40 -
2 stops20h 00m
Thu 19/1116:05 -
3 stops25h 20m
Deal found 21/9£549

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Colombo

Round-trip from

£506

One-way from

£247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£828
28/10-20/11
  • 28/10-20/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 46h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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18/11-31/12
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£46 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 September 2026
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BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Wed 18/11

12:40-03:00

2 stops32h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£247

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Fri 4/12

12:40-06:40

2 stops36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£276

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 3/12

06:00-03:00

3 stops39h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 3/12

20:50-10:55

1 stop32h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£434

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Tue 27/10

07:40-02:45

1 stop13h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£465

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Wed 18/11

14:10-16:30

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£515

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 8/10

08:10-02:05

1 stop13h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£547
Fastest return journey

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 11/10

15:10-09:00

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£558

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 1/11

13:40-18:25

2 stops23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/11

02:40-18:45

1 stop21h 35m

£692

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 11/10

21:45-18:30

2 stops16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/1

21:50-11:40

1 stop19h 20m

£693

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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 £713). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,157). 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £740 and £907 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £506 on Multiple Airlines (28 Oct–20 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
3,664 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
3,664 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

DXB - MNL

I didn't expect any problems and I never got any
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,226 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
2,918 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,664 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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?

    Emirates can get you from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 23h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 5469 mi between Birmingham and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    IndiGo, at £276, 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 68% 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 £262. Users have also found prices from £331 and £357 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, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq, by traveling 6.8 mi, 32.0 mi, and 4.2 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 £713). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,157). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£276Average£891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£394Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£555Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SWISSCheapest£584Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£640Average£791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£675Average£837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£740Average£953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£763Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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