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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £259 and £450 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £344 on flydubai (12 Nov–18 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Sharjah (SHJ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 2

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 55m.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 42% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How often are flights from Riyadh to Colombo delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 42% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

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 05m.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £259 and £450 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £344 on flydubai (12 Nov–18 Nov).

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Kuwait City (KWI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £255.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

For as low as £391, flydubai can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh in 19h 30m. 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 11

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 £121. SriLankan Airlines is currently priced 69% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £127. Qatar Airways flights start at £141 while deals on SriLankan Airlines start at £146 one-way.

Question 13

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 84 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 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £252). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £480). 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 15

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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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

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. 1 airline has flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Riyadh King Khaled Intl on a regular basis.

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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

Accepted Answer

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 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 24

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

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Riyadh to Colombo, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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Round-trip from	£344
One-way from	£159
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£316

Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £159

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

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 84 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?

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £259 and £450 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £344 on flydubai (12 Nov–18 Nov).

How often are flights from Riyadh to Colombo delayed?

About 42% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 42% of flights being delayed.

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

Sharjah (SHJ) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% of one-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Kuwait City (KWI) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £255.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 7h 55m.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 05m.

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Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £259 and £450 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £344 on flydubai (12 Nov–18 Nov).