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

Departing from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 12h 50m. There are 5494 mi between Sheffield and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

For one-way options, check prices for IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £259. Users have also found prices from £316 and £320 on Etihad Airways and Gulf Air, respectively.

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.

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).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and IndiGo. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SH9 to CMB?

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

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Round-trip from	£583
One-way from	£348
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£928

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £650 and £884 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (3 Sept–27 Oct).

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Etihad Airways

7.3

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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Steven,Apr 2026

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Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Departing from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 12h 50m. There are 5494 mi between Sheffield and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for IndiGo. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £259. Users have also found prices from £316 and £320 on Etihad Airways and Gulf Air, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Sheffield to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sheffield to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sheffield to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sheffield to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sheffield to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sheffield 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.

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British Airways	Cheapest£623	Average£867	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£677	Average£937	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £650 and £884 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (3 Sept–27 Oct).

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Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £650 and £884 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (3 Sept–27 Oct).