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Cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £197

MAN — CMB
12 Nov — 19 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Colombo

Thu 5/1106:30 -
2 stops25h 45m
Sun 15/1114:35 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 9/10£553
Mon 12/1005:55 -
2 stops27h 50m
Sat 24/1015:05 -
2 stops27h 35m
Deal found 8/10£554
Mon 12/1005:55 -
2 stops27h 50m
Wed 21/1021:30 -
3 stops26h 25m
Deal found 8/10£556
Wed 25/1110:10 -
1 stop18h 05m
Sat 19/1215:55 -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 8/10£559
Mon 2/1105:55 -
2 stops26h 20m
Sun 15/1105:20 -
2 stops24h 30m
Deal found 12/10£562
Sun 1/1105:55 -
2 stops26h 20m
Fri 13/1102:40 -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 8/10£565
Mon 12/1005:55 -
2 stops27h 50m
Sun 25/1014:35 -
2 stops28h 05m
Deal found 8/10£566
Mon 2/1106:30 -
2 stops20h 10m
Tue 17/1102:40 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 12/10£568
Thu 15/1013:55 -
2 stops26h 10m
Sun 25/1002:40 -
3 stops26h 45m
Deal found 8/10£569
Sun 1/1105:55 -
2 stops26h 20m
Tue 24/1121:55 -
2 stops20h 45m
Deal found 12/10£570

Find flight deals from Manchester to Colombo

Round-trip from

£553

One-way from

£174

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£680
5/11-15/11
  • 5/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 50m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
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15/11-31/12
  • 15/11-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 20/1

11:10-21:15

2 stops28h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£283

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 7/2

11:10-07:20

2 stops38h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£292

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 15/1

19:35-08:10

1 stop31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 1/11

19:35-08:10

1 stop31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£375

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 16/1

13:50-02:50

1 stop31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£389
Fastest return journey

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 16/1

10:10-09:45

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£418

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 14/11

10:10-09:45

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£450

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 2/1

18:25-05:25

1 stop29h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£477

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 1/11

10:10-09:45

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£488

ManchesterColombo

MAN Manchester - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 14/11

17:30-01:55

2 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£500

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £666). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £992). 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 £646 and £786 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £553 on Multiple Airlines (5 Nov–15 Nov).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andGulf Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,542 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
Gulf Air
7.3
Good
247 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
88 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
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Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight
IndiGo
6.8
Okay
580 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,719 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Paulo,Jan 2024

MLE - DOH

The only thing that was missing was a USB port on the second flight

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 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 fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in about 18h 05m. 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 (£296), Gulf Air (£490), and Qatar Airways (£585) 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 £269 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £326 and Etihad Airways from £328 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 £18 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £666). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £992). 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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IndiGoCheapest£296Average£615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Gulf AirCheapest£490Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£585Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£587Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£588Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SWISSCheapest£596Average£647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£604Average£906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£656Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£805Average£1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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