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Cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £348

MAN — CMB
24 Sep — 1 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Colombo

Wed 2/920:10 -
2 stops26h 20m
Thu 1/1011:30 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 24/8£573
Fri 4/906:35 -
2 stops27h 10m
Sun 13/903:10 -
2 stops26h 15m
Deal found 24/8£576
Wed 2/909:55 -
2 stops19h 15m
Thu 1/1017:20 -
2 stops18h 25m
Deal found 23/8£584
Thu 10/914:25 -
3 stops19h 20m
Wed 7/1021:30 -
3 stops23h 45m
Deal found 23/8£587
Thu 3/917:05 -
2 stops16h 40m
Wed 16/903:10 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 24/8£588
Tue 1/913:55 -
2 stops26h 25m
Sat 19/921:30 -
3 stops26h 30m
Deal found 22/8£591
Wed 2/1210:10 -
1 stop18h 05m
Tue 22/1217:00 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 22/8£592
Thu 24/913:55 -
3 stops26h 10m
Thu 8/1012:30 -
3 stops23h 15m
Deal found 22/8£592
Sun 29/1110:10 -
2 stops18h 05m
Sat 19/1217:00 -
2 stops18h 55m
Deal found 23/8£594

Find flight deals from Manchester to Colombo

Round-trip from

£573

One-way from

£348

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£929
4/12-24/1
  • 4/12-24/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
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  • Gulf Air
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 05m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 11/1

09:00-13:45

2 stops23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/1

14:35-13:10

2 stops28h 05m

£607

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 20/11

19:55-08:10

1 stop30h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/11

09:55-17:55

1 stop13h 30m

£666

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 3/2

19:55-02:50

1 stop25h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/3

09:55-12:15

1 stop31h 50m

£666

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 3/11

13:50-02:50

1 stop31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/11

09:55-17:55

1 stop13h 30m

£666

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 30/11

07:00-08:00

2 stops19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/12

09:30-22:50

2 stops18h 50m

£669

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 3/12

10:10-09:45

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/12

15:55-06:25

2 stops20h 00m

£671

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 11/11

10:10-09:45

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/11

17:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

£716
Fastest return journey

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 2/11

07:45-02:45

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

04:15-15:35

2 stops16h 50m

£757

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 28/10

21:30-16:30

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/11

20:50-11:00

2 stops19h 40m

£765

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 6/1

09:20-09:45

2 stops18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/1

04:15-12:20

1 stop13h 35m

£780

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 73 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 Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £632). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £958). 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 Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £651 and £884 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £573 on Multiple Airlines (4 Dec–24 Jan).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,734 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,513 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
582 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,656 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

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

    Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Manchester; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Manchester airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Etihad Airways fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 30h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5494 mi.

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

    According to our current data, IndiGo (£286), Gulf Air (£510), and Etihad Airways (£546) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. IndiGo is 61% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £259 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £316 and Gulf Air from £320 one-way.

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

    Of the flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Mumbai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    If you're on a stopover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Travellers on a stopover in Abu Dhabi can visit Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, by travelling 21.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively after landing at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £17 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai the least frequently. Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stopping in Istanbul are the next rarest. Istanbul is followed by Manama in terms of the least popular stopover location for Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £632). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £958). 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 Manchester to Colombo

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IndiGoCheapest£286Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest£464Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£546Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£570Average£729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£572Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£586Average£883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£623Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£678Average£958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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