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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £480

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CMB
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Birmingham to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Mon 18/512:10
BHX
-
CMB
3 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/510:00
CMB
-
BHX
3 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£674
Fri 26/605:55
BHX
-
CMB
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/703:10
CMB
-
BHX
3 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/3£675
Sat 26/913:45
BHX
-
CMB
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1003:10
CMB
-
BHX
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£683
Thu 14/518:00
BHX
-
CMB
3 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 21/505:20
CMB
-
BHX
3 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£697
Mon 27/412:10
BHX
-
CMB
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/516:20
CMB
-
BHX
2 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£707
Thu 14/518:50
BHX
-
CMB
1 stop33h 05m
SWISS
Thu 21/511:45
CMB
-
BHX
1 stop24h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 30/3£709
Sun 5/716:55
BHX
-
CMB
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/705:20
CMB
-
BHX
3 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4£715
Mon 2/1111:05
BHX
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 15/1107:40
CMB
-
BHX
1 stop31h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3£718
Mon 6/408:10
BHX
-
CMB
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/404:15
CMB
-
BHX
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/4£723
Thu 9/413:05
BHX
-
CMB
2 stops21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/404:15
CMB
-
BHX
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4£724

Find flight deals from Birmingham to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) 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 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£674

One-way from

£480

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£758
18/5-25/5
  • 18/5-25/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 4 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 11/6

08:10-03:05

1 stop14h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/6

04:35-13:40

1 stop13h 35m

£784

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Fri 19/6

13:00-05:20

1 stop35h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/7

06:50-12:05

1 stop33h 45m

£797

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 7/5

14:35-18:30

2 stops23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

11:15-19:40

2 stops36h 55m

£835

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Fri 1/5

15:10-17:45

1 stop22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

12:30-06:30

1 stop22h 30m

£836

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 17/5

14:35-16:50

1 stop21h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/5

02:05-19:40

1 stop22h 05m

£870

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Fri 1/5

17:35-06:55

1 stop32h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

06:50-09:05

1 stop30h 45m

£874

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 13/8

14:35-16:35

1 stop21h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/9

20:35-19:40

2 stops27h 35m

£896

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Fri 3/7

14:35-22:10

1 stop27h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/7

20:35-19:40

2 stops27h 35m

£901
Cheapest one-way

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 21/5

08:10-11:00

1 stop22h 20m

£480

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 21/5

09:10-02:20

3 stops36h 40m

£488

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 2 April 2026.

Booking 77 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £512). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £661). 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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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 4 April 2026.
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
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,295 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,556 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Birmingham to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 7 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?

    Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates can get you from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 25m. 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?

    Air India, at £565, 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 Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Air India is 34% 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 £280. Users have also found prices from £361 and £402 on Air India and Qatar Airways, 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 Burj Al Arab. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Burj Al Arab, by traveling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 13.6 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £15 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £512). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £661). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest£565Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£605Average£697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£642Average£731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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IndiGoCheapest£671Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£723Average£879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£737Average£940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£773Average£1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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