Cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £648
This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CMB
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday
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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 16 December 2025.
Fri 26/1210:20BHX - CMB
3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/122:15CMB - BHX
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£859
Fri 26/1214:10BHX - CMB
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Sun 25/103:25CMB - BHX
1 stop14h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12£986
Sun 28/1214:10BHX - CMB
1 stop20h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 10/110:15CMB - BHX
1 stop31h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/12£1,062
Wed 24/1212:55BHX - CMB
3 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/118:30CMB - BHX
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£1,175
Sun 28/1213:40BHX - CMB
2 stops23h 15mEmirates
Sat 10/111:15CMB - BHX
2 stops53h 55mEmirates
Deal found 15/12£1,316
Best flights from Birmingham to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Birmingham to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
Sat 24/120:30BHX - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir India
Fri 6/208:20CMB - BHX
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Deal found 16/12£659
Sun 22/218:50BHX - CMB
1 stop33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/301:05CMB - BHX
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£668
Tue 20/113:40BHX - CMB
1 stop26h 45mEmirates
Mon 9/217:20CMB - BHX
1 stop23h 50mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£774
Thu 8/120:30BHX - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir India
Fri 30/108:20CMB - BHX
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Deal found 16/12£671
Mon 2/308:45BHX - CMB
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/317:05CMB - BHX
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£690
Tue 20/113:50BHX - CMB
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/219:30CMB - BHX
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£704
Sun 22/213:40BHX - CMB
1 stop29h 35mEmirates
Thu 5/321:50CMB - BHX
1 stop19h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£774
Sat 14/219:10BHX - CMB
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/214:45CMB - BHX
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£746
Sat 24/106:15BHX - CMB
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/222:15CMB - BHX
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£764
Tue 20/106:15BHX - CMB
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/222:15CMB - BHX
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£765
Last-minute flights from Birmingham to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Birmingham to Colombo. Data last updated 16 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 8/120:30BHX - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir India
Fri 30/108:20CMB - BHX
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Deal found 16/12£671
Mon 12/119:25BHX - CMB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/122:15CMB - BHX
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£650
Wed 14/113:20BHX - CMB
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/217:15CMB - BHX
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£666
Sat 17/112:40BHX - CMB
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/117:15CMB - BHX
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£661
Tue 20/113:50BHX - CMB
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/200:40CMB - BHX
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£654
Thu 22/119:25BHX - CMB
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/217:05CMB - BHX
1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£660
Thu 22/120:30BHX - CMB
1 stop30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/218:15CMB - BHX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£671
Sat 24/120:30BHX - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir India
Wed 4/208:20CMB - BHX
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Deal found 15/12£648
Sat 24/120:30BHX - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir India
Fri 6/208:20CMB - BHX
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Deal found 15/12£658
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 16 December 2025.
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 16 December 2025.
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Price
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Sat 24/1
20:30-16:05
1 stop14h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 6/2
08:20-18:50
1 stop16h 00m
£659
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Sun 22/2
18:50-10:15
1 stop33h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 4/3
01:05-12:45
2 stops17h 10m
£668
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Thu 8/1
20:30-16:05
1 stop14h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 30/1
08:20-18:50
1 stop16h 00m
£671
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Mon 2/3
08:45-23:15
2 stops33h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 18/3
17:05-10:00
2 stops22h 25m
£690
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Tue 20/1
13:50-21:15
2 stops49h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 9/2
19:30-06:10
1 stop16h 10m
£704
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Sat 14/2
19:10-08:10
3 stops31h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 21/2
14:45-11:55
2 stops26h 40m
£746
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Sat 24/1
06:15-11:30
2 stops23h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 4/2
22:15-17:50
2 stops25h 05m
£764
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Tue 20/1
06:15-11:30
2 stops23h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 4/2
22:15-21:15
2 stops28h 30m
£765
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Tue 20/1
13:40-21:55
1 stop26h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 9/2
17:20-11:40
1 stop23h 50m
£774
BirminghamColombo
BHX - CMB
BHXCMB
Birmingham
Sun 22/2
13:40-00:45
1 stop29h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 5/3
21:50-11:40
1 stop19h 20m
£774
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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 12 December 2025.
Booking 30 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 £506). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £642). 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 BHX to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 16 December 2025.
When flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Birmingham to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% of one-stop itineraries from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £640.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 00m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 19m.
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 16 December 2025.
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.
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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?
Air India can get you from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in just under 14h 05m. 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 £395, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Air India and British Airways. Users have found that IndiGo is 52% 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £235. Users have also found prices from £276 and £356 on Etihad 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 Istanbul 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 Dubai Mall. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall, by traveling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £19 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?
Istanbul travellers tend to visit Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Ayasofya, and Sultan Ahmet Camii can be visited by travelling about 20.8 mi, 22.2 mi, and 22.3 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Istanbul can hire a car from Istanbul for about £22 per day.
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.
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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 £506). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £642). 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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