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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £308

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£622

One-way from

£308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£659
25/6-13/7
  • 25/6-13/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 29m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
4/11
  • 4/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Sheffield to Colombo

Cheapest flights from Sheffield to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Fri 12/1209:15MAN - CMB
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1214:45CMB - MAN
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£619
Thu 6/1118:45MAN - CMB
1 stop35h 10mSWISS
Sat 15/1113:05CMB - MAN
1 stop24h 45mSWISS
Deal found 10/6£624
Sun 14/920:40MAN - CMB
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 24/921:55CMB - MAN
1 stop25h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/6£626
Sun 14/910:55MAN - CMB
2 stops18h 05mGulf Air
Wed 24/917:25CMB - MAN
2 stops18h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 10/6£655
Wed 12/1121:10MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Thu 20/1103:25CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/6£658
Thu 11/910:35MAN - CMB
1 stop14h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 23/906:45CMB - MAN
1 stop13h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6£659
Mon 3/1117:45MAN - CMB
2 stops33h 10mLufthansa
Sat 15/1113:05CMB - MAN
2 stops15h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 10/6£659
Sun 7/909:30MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 18/903:35CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£707
Sat 15/1121:10MAN - CMB
1 stop27h 10mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 29/1118:50CMB - MAN
1 stop23h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/6£734

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sheffield

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 25/6

08:15-11:50

2 stops23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/7

05:05-23:59

2 stops23h 24m

£622

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 6/11

18:45-11:25

1 stop35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/11

09:55-08:20

1 stop27h 55m

£624

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 14/9

20:40-20:35

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/9

21:55-18:55

1 stop25h 30m

£626

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 14/9

10:55-09:30

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

17:25-07:15

2 stops18h 20m

£655

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 12/11

21:10-16:30

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/11

03:25-12:25

1 stop14h 30m

£658

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 11/9

10:35-05:15

1 stop14h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

06:45-16:05

1 stop13h 50m

£659

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 3/11

17:45-08:25

2 stops33h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/11

13:05-23:20

2 stops15h 45m

£659

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 7/9

09:30-03:05

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/9

03:35-13:15

1 stop14h 10m

£707

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 15/11

21:10-05:50

1 stop27h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

18:50-12:25

1 stop23h 05m

£734

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 4/11

11:20-02:35

3 stops33h 45m

£308

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/6

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sheffield to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 9 June 2025.

Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £819). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,275). 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 SH9 to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sheffield 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 13 June 2025.

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.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sheffield to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS from Sheffield to Colombo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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  • 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 £369. Users have also found prices from £382 and £411 on Gulf Air and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £819). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,275). 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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IndiGoCheapest£513Average£821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SWISSCheapest£535Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£539Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest£551Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£585Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£589Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£595Average£829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£612Average£742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£633Average£817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest£651Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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