Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £93

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CMB
14 Nov — 21 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2025.

Mon 20/1009:10RUH - CMB
1 stop16h 45mAir Arabia
Wed 29/1004:45CMB - RUH
1 stop14h 00mAir Arabia
Deal found 14/10£248
Thu 16/1009:10RUH - CMB
1 stop15h 25mAir Arabia
Sat 1/1114:45CMB - RUH
1 stop20h 20mAir Arabia
Deal found 13/10£251
Fri 14/1106:45RUH - CMB
1 stop29h 45mAir India
Sun 23/1116:00CMB - RUH
1 stop15h 50mAir India
Deal found 13/10£260
Tue 14/1002:20RUH - CMB
1 stop13h 25mflydubai
Wed 15/1002:05CMB - RUH
1 stop36h 40mflydubai
Deal found 14/10£276
Sat 15/1116:00RUH - CMB
1 stop12h 50mAir India
Wed 19/1119:15CMB - RUH
1 stop22h 15mAir India
Deal found 14/10£279
Sat 15/1108:50RUH - CMB
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1104:00CMB - RUH
1 stop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£280
Fri 14/1104:25RUH - CMB
1 stop13h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 18/1104:00CMB - RUH
1 stop13h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/10£286
Sat 25/1002:20RUH - CMB
1 stop11h 30mflydubai
Sun 18/117:20CMB - RUH
1 stop13h 15mflydubai
Deal found 14/10£298

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 15 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£248

One-way from

£93

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£340

Good round-trip deal

£408 or less

Good one-way deal

£142 or less
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 27/10-4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 05m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Riyadh

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Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 27/10

09:25-03:55

1 stop16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/11

02:50-16:15

1 stop15h 55m

£248

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 27/10

09:25-03:55

1 stop16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/11

04:45-16:15

1 stop14h 00m

£251

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

18:15-08:20

1 stop11h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

09:20-17:15

1 stop10h 25m

£269

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 25/10

02:20-16:20

1 stop11h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/1

17:20-04:05

1 stop13h 15m

£298

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 15/11

22:35-06:15

Nonstop5h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/11

04:00-15:15

1 stop13h 45m

£312

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/3

23:20-10:10

2 stops32h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

15:55-17:00

2 stops27h 35m

£340

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 26/11

02:20-16:20

1 stop35h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/12

09:15-15:25

1 stop8h 40m

£347

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/11

16:25-10:15

2 stops15h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/11

17:20-01:30

1 stop10h 40m

£364

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 17/11

09:25-02:00

1 stop14h 05m

£93

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 16/11

23:20-09:45

2 stops31h 55m

£98

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 10 October 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 81 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £97). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £282). 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 RUH to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh 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 15 October 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 15 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 18.7 mi from the center of the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Riyadh King Khaled Intl on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as £269, Air Arabia can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh in 11h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2509 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from £142. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from £272, and flydubai, from £312. Jazeera Airways is currently priced 61% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Arabia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £93. Gulf Air flights start at £98 while deals on Kuwait Airways start at £123 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £353 for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £131 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at £222.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £97). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £282). 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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Jazeera AirwaysCheapest£142Average£277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£272Average£351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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flydubaiCheapest£312Average£387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£362Average£409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£402Average£496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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