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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £168

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CMB
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
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 1 August 2026.

Fri 18/1212:05
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop11h 10m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 1/209:20
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 25m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 31/7£256
Sun 13/1218:15
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop11h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 31/1209:20
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 25m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/7£257
Fri 18/1212:05
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop11h 10m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 28/1209:20
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 25m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/7£271
Wed 16/1217:00
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop12h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 28/1209:20
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 25m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/7£307
Sun 13/1218:15
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop11h 35m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 31/1202:45
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/7£327
Mon 7/1216:25
RUH
-
CMB
2 stops15h 20m
flydubai
Mon 8/209:15
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop37h 40m
flydubai
Deal found 27/7£342
Sat 3/1013:15
RUH
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
flydubai
Thu 15/1011:15
CMB
-
RUH
2 stops35h 30m
flydubai
Deal found 29/7£343
Sun 8/1116:25
RUH
-
CMB
2 stops15h 20m
flydubai
Sat 14/1117:20
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop18h 05m
flydubai
Deal found 31/7£344
Fri 18/1212:05
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop11h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/216:55
CMB
-
RUH
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/7£346
Thu 17/1212:25
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop10h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 31/1202:45
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop10h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 27/7£355
Thu 1/1016:50
RUH
-
CMB
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/1109:55
CMB
-
RUH
1 stop19h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/7£365

Find 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 1 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£256

One-way from

£168

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£412

Good round-trip deal

£517 or less

Good one-way deal

£187 or less
Kuwait Airways
  • Kuwait Airways
  • 18/12-1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 35m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
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flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 August 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 8/11

16:25-10:15

2 stops15h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/11

17:20-08:55

1 stop18h 05m

£344

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 1/10

16:50-08:35

1 stop13h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/11

09:55-02:55

1 stop19h 30m

£365

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 4/11

10:30-20:15

1 stop7h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/11

16:05-15:10

1 stop25h 35m

£369
Fastest return journey

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 17/8

03:50-22:10

1 stop15h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

20:35-08:05

2 stops14h 00m

£386
Cheapest one-way

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 29/8

09:50-10:15

2 stops21h 55m

£168

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 28/8

13:15-10:15

2 stops18h 30m

£168

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 31/8

09:50-10:15

2 stops21h 55m

£168
Fastest single journey

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 10/8

15:00-03:50

1 stop10h 20m

£169

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 8/8

09:50-16:35

1 stop28h 15m

£169

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 25/11

09:55-10:15

2 stops21h 50m

£175

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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?

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 67 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £258). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £445). 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 1 August 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.

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 £262 and £530 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £256 on Kuwait Airways (18 Dec–1 Feb).

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 1 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and SriLankan 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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
86 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

7.8

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

AUH - KBL

really liked the excellent customer service, friendly staff, smooth check-in process, and comfortable flight. Everyone was professional and helpful, which made my journey enjoyable and stress-free.

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. 2 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 £365, flydubai can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh in 13h 15m. 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 £162. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SriLankan Airlines. Etihad Airways is currently priced 57% 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 £78. Qatar Airways flights start at £137 while deals on SriLankan Airlines start at £141 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £416 for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £167 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £258). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £445). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Riyadh to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£162Average£338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£356Average£492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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