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

Departing from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 19h 15m. 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 £260. Users have also found prices from £318 and £322 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.

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

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1 stop19h 15m

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Deal found 27/8£567

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Deal found 24/8£576

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Round-trip from	£566
One-way from	£352
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£935

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37h 40m total
Sheffield to Colombo

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19h 15m total
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Wed 16/9

09:55-09:40

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Thu 1/10

17:20-07:15

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Thu 15/10

13:55-03:30

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04:30-10:30

1 stop35h 30m

£625

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Sat 19/9

09:55-09:40

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17:20-07:15

2 stops18h 25m

£626

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Sun 13/9

20:45-20:35

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Wed 30/9

10:00-18:50

1 stop13h 20m

£652

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Tue 17/11

13:50-08:10

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09:55-17:55

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£666

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Thu 3/9

09:55-09:40

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17:20-07:15

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£668

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19:55-20:15

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09:55-12:15

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£668

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19:55-20:15

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09:55-17:55

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£669

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Sun 11/10

20:45-03:00

1 stop25h 45m

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04:00-17:55

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09:55-12:15

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £565 and £682 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Gulf Air (9 Sept–18 Sept).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

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.

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8.1

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

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

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8.1

Very Good

3,653 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

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

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,725 reviews

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8.1

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1 / 20

10.0

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

Good

1,527 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,653 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

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

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

87 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

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

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6.8

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584 reviews

Emirates

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1 / 20

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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

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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 19h 15m. 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 £260. Users have also found prices from £318 and £322 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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IndiGo	Cheapest£272	Average£739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£387	Average£655	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£573	Average£747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SWISS	Cheapest£575	Average£689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£575	Average£754	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£589	Average£888	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£626	Average£872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£681	Average£943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £565 and £682 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Gulf Air (9 Sept–18 Sept).

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Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £565 and £682 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £566 on Gulf Air (9 Sept–18 Sept).