Cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £306

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
28 May — 4 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 April 2026.

Tue 2/619:55
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/722:00
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£557
Tue 12/511:30
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/523:05
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£589
Wed 18/1110:15
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop18h 00m
Gulf Air
Wed 9/1216:55
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 28/4£590
Fri 5/609:55
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops19h 15m
Gulf Air
Tue 23/617:20
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops18h 25m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/4£597
Tue 28/420:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/521:50
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4£602
Sun 26/420:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/510:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4£603
Wed 29/420:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 14/504:10
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/4£605
Fri 5/618:30
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops46h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/623:05
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£607
Sun 10/506:30
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/522:00
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£609
Tue 12/520:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/516:20
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4£611

Find flight deals from Manchester to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£557

One-way from

£306

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£673
2/6-1/7
  • 2/6-1/7
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 30m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
31/5
  • 31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 19/9

09:55-09:40

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

17:20-07:15

2 stops18h 25m

£669
Fastest return journey

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 21/9

14:30-08:35

1 stop13h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

£702

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 17/9

09:20-03:00

1 stop13h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/10

21:50-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

£718

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 19/9

14:30-20:35

1 stop25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

£732

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 18/9

20:45-20:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 8/10

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

£732

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 18/9

23:30-06:55

1 stop26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/10

06:50-12:05

1 stop33h 45m

£744

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 9/6

09:50-18:30

2 stops28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

20:35-07:45

2 stops15h 40m

£874

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 10/6

14:05-18:30

2 stops23h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/6

10:05-19:15

1 stop13h 40m

£907

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 27/6

21:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

20:35-12:00

2 stops19h 55m

£936

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 27/7

20:45-03:00

1 stop25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/8

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

£1,046

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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 72 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 £642). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,057). 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?

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 28 April 2026.
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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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  • 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 9 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 Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 13h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 45m. The distance from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5494 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, IndiGo (£289), SWISS (£508), and Gulf Air (£546) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. IndiGo is 62% 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 £256 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £318 and Qatar Airways from £329 one-way.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying 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, Yas Waterworld, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Travellers on a stopover in Abu Dhabi can visit Emirates Palace, 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 £13 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, and Gold Souq are the most popular attractions in Dubai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Dubai interested in visiting Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab, or Gold Souq can do so by travelling 6.8 mi, 13.6 mi, and 4.2 mi, respectively from Dubai Intl. Those on a stopover in Dubai in need of a car hire can book one at Dubai Intl for about £13.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations 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 £642). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,057). 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 9 airlines flying from Manchester to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£289Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SWISSCheapest£508Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£546Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£561Average£686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£574Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£589Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£637Average£799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£639Average£869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£657Average£963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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