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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £114

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CMB
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo
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 2 March 2026.

Mon 30/318:10
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 28/509:40
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/2£277
Tue 25/813:15
RUH
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
flydubai
Wed 7/1019:15
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop16h 05m
flydubai
Deal found 2/3£294
Mon 23/309:25
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/317:05
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£304
Wed 20/509:10
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop14h 40m
Air Arabia
Sat 27/605:20
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop29h 30m
Air Arabia
Deal found 27/2£306
Mon 30/318:10
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 28/502:55
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/2£306
Mon 30/318:10
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 1/609:40
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/2£321
Sat 28/318:15
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop9h 30m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 28/502:55
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/2£336
Mon 8/609:50
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop36h 45m
flydubai
Fri 24/711:15
CMB
-
RUH
2 stops35h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 27/2£340
Thu 9/418:10
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop9h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 20/409:40
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 2/3£349
Sat 28/318:15
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop9h 30m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 1/609:40
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/2£351

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Round-trip from

£277

One-way from

£102

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£417

Good one-way deal

£210 or less
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 30/3-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
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Jazeera Airways
  • Jazeera Airways
  • 14/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 00m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 16/4

09:50-10:15

2 stops21h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/4

11:15-12:15

2 stops27h 30m

£340

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/4

18:10-06:15

1 stop9h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

09:40-17:10

1 stop10h 00m

£349

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 10/5

13:15-08:10

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/5

11:15-20:15

2 stops11h 30m

£364

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 7/4

09:50-22:10

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

11:15-02:25

2 stops17h 40m

£366

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 14/4

04:05-18:30

2 stops11h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

02:55-12:15

1 stop11h 50m

£368

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/4

09:50-10:15

2 stops21h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

17:35-12:15

1 stop21h 10m

£371

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 9/4

04:05-18:30

2 stops11h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

17:35-02:25

1 stop11h 20m

£376

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 22/5

04:05-18:30

2 stops11h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

09:10-18:05

1 stop11h 25m

£377

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 16/4

09:40-22:10

1 stop10h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/4

20:35-08:05

2 stops14h 00m

£378

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 24/7

12:30-01:55

1 stop10h 55m

£139

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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 27 February 2026.

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 68 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 £96). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £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.

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 2 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

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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 2 March 2026.
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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,422 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
80 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

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. 4 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 £349, Air Arabia can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh in 9h 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 £141. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SriLankan Airlines, from £142, and Etihad Airways, from £253. 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £71. flydubai flights start at £94 while deals on SriLankan Airlines start at £112 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £215 for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £123 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at £219.

  • 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 £96). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £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.

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Jazeera AirwaysCheapest£141Average£263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£142Average£531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£253Average£346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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