Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £251 and £358 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £242 on Etihad Airways (10 Sept-17 Sept).

Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 32m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £317.

Question 3

How much does it cost for a return flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £251 and £358 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £242 on Etihad Airways (10 Sept-17 Sept).

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 31m.

Question 5

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as £250, Air Arabia can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh in 15h 25m. 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from £133. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Jazeera Airways, from £141, and flydubai, from £309. Etihad Airways is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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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.

Question 12

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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 13

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

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay £216 for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £125 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at £219.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai are the most popular airlines when flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers have found that booking a Tuesday departure is the best way to save up to 127% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 58 days in advance to save up to 42% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 58 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £252, or £395 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport lean towards being more expensive in March. Prices are generally better when you fly from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at £111.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Riyadh to Colombo. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 24

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

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Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Riyadh to Colombo by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 25

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

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Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Riyadh to Colombo become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£242
One-way from	£90
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£369
Good round-trip deal	£249 or less
Good one-way deal	£133 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£133	Average£346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Jazeera Airways	Cheapest£141	Average£274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time95%	Search Jazeera Airways flights
flydubai	Cheapest£309	Average£381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
Emirates	Cheapest£358	Average£404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£393	Average£503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £90

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 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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