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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £306

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Colombo

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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 22 January 2026.

Wed 28/111:35
MAN
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CMB
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/222:15
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£532
Sat 28/214:15
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/305:20
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£534
Tue 24/211:30
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/304:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£535
Thu 5/314:15
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/322:15
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£536
Sat 7/214:15
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops43h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/204:45
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops35h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£546
Fri 8/513:55
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/605:20
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£547
Sun 8/214:15
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/204:45
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£549
Tue 24/211:30
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/319:30
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£550
Thu 19/211:30
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/316:20
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£552
Sun 10/506:15
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/604:10
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£552

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 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£532

One-way from

£313

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£724
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 22/2-21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
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30/1
  • 30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 22 January 2026.
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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Price

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 7/5

10:55-09:30

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/6

17:25-07:15

2 stops18h 20m

£653

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 14/4

17:35-05:20

1 stop31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

06:50-22:25

1 stop20h 05m

£659

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 27/6

17:35-05:20

1 stop31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

06:50-22:25

1 stop20h 05m

£669

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 4/3

19:55-20:15

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 8/3

16:20-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

£669

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 24/2

21:30-19:20

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/3

19:30-06:00

1 stop16h 00m

£669

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 2/3

07:45-01:55

1 stop12h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

10:15-19:40

1 stop14h 55m

£669

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 23/2

07:45-01:55

1 stop12h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/3

11:15-19:40

1 stop13h 55m

£669

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 17/2

13:40-20:15

1 stop25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

16:20-12:15

1 stop25h 25m

£670

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 25/2

19:55-20:15

1 stop18h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/3

04:00-17:55

1 stop19h 25m

£670

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 6/5

20:40-20:35

1 stop19h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

£672

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/1

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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 16 January 2026.

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 £504). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £650). 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.

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

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 22 January 2026.
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
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,720 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
78 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 18h 05m. There are 5494 mi between Sheffield and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 £249. Users have also found prices from £291 and £324 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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    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 £504). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £650). 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£306Average£746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SWISSCheapest£540Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£547Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapest£549Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air IndiaCheapest£556Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£562Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£571Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£596Average£809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£624Average£909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£670Average£916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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