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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £303

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
27 Jan — 3 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 28 December 2025.

Wed 31/1207:15MAN - CMB
3 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/104:00CMB - MAN
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12£649
Mon 29/1211:40MAN - CMB
1 stop15h 00mIndiGo
Tue 13/122:15CMB - MAN
1 stop16h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 27/12£700
Mon 29/1211:15MAN - CMB
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/109:50CMB - MAN
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£768
Wed 31/1221:30MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 14/110:15CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 26/12£771
Mon 29/1211:30MAN - CMB
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/110:15CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12£806

Find flight deals from Sheffield to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sheffield to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£523

One-way from

£303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£1,022
7/2-13/2
  • 7/2-13/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 10m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
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17/1
  • 17/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 05m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£18 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sheffield 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 28 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Sheffield

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Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 10/1

11:30-02:00

3 stops33h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/1

09:10-09:30

2 stops29h 50m

£599

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 18/1

13:40-15:15

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

09:50-12:15

1 stop31h 55m

£637

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 22/1

13:40-15:15

1 stop20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

04:00-12:15

1 stop13h 45m

£650

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 17/1

13:40-02:50

1 stop31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

09:50-12:15

1 stop31h 55m

£657

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 25/2

19:55-20:15

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

04:00-12:15

1 stop13h 45m

£660

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 5/2

13:40-08:15

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/2

04:00-12:15

1 stop13h 45m

£660

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 20/1

13:40-20:15

1 stop25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/1

16:20-06:10

1 stop19h 20m

£665

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 24/2

13:40-20:15

1 stop25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

04:00-06:10

1 stop31h 40m

£665

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 4/3

19:55-08:15

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

04:00-06:10

1 stop31h 40m

£667

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 5/2

13:40-08:15

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/2

04:00-06:10

1 stop31h 40m

£668

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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 26 December 2025.

Booking 73 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £502). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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 28 December 2025.

When flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

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 28 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Sheffield 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
3,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,443 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,697 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,339 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,126 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
77 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,443 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

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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 20h 05m. 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 £248. Users have also found prices from £289 and £319 on Gulf Air and Etihad Airways, 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £502). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £637). 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 10 airlines flying from Sheffield to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£451Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SWISSCheapest£509Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£541Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air IndiaCheapest£557Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£564Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£576Average£874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£581Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£598Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£623Average£877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£677Average£940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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