Question 1

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

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According to our current data, Etihad Airways (£634), Qatar Airways (£637), and Gulf Air (£650) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Etihad Airways is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 2

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £403 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from £482 and British Airways from £489 one-way.

Question 3

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

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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 85 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.

Question 4

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,280). 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.

Question 5

What is the cheapest day to fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 8

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Consider IndiGo, Air India or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 9

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

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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. Dubai sees the third most stopovers on flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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If you're on a stopover in Abu Dhabi and looking for things to do, consider visiting Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, or Emirates Park Zoo. Travellers on a stopover in Abu Dhabi can visit Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo, by travelling 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively after landing at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £14 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 12

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

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Burj Khalifa, Gold Souq, and Dubai Mall 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, Gold Souq, or Dubai Mall can do so by travelling 6.8 mi, 4.2 mi, and 6.5 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 £18.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 6% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

Question 14

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at least 60 days early can save you up to 6% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 60 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as little as £694 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £850 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 15

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Manchester. Prices for May average £768 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £544. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in December

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to CMB?

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When flying from Manchester 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 17

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

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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 10 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.

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Colombo?

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

Question 20

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

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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.

Question 21

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Manchester to Colombo?

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Cheapflights makes it easy to find Manchester to Colombo flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 22

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Manchester to Colombo?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Manchester to Colombo.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights find flights from Manchester to Colombo with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	£634
One-way from	£324
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£924

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
IndiGo	Cheapest£493	Average£822	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
SWISS	Cheapest£504	Average£605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£536	Average£603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£581	Average£683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£585	Average£705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£599	Average£832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£629	Average£741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£631	Average£780	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Air India	Cheapest£647	Average£775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£668	Average£916	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £324

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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