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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £312

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 30 December 2025.

Mon 29/1201:45CMB - MAN
1 stop15h 00mEmirates
Sat 27/609:50MAN - CMB
1 stop31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 27/12£833
Tue 30/1216:55CMB - MAN
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Sat 27/610:55MAN - CMB
2 stops18h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 28/12£950

Find flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Manchester (MAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£443

One-way from

£312

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£735
12/2-19/2
  • 12/2-19/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£16 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 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 Colombo to Manchester 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 30 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester that are best for you.

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Colombo

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Manchester

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Depart

Return

Price

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

22:15-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

Manchester

Thu 19/2

14:15-20:15

3 stops24h 30m

£443

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/2

22:15-19:15

3 stops26h 30m

Manchester

Tue 24/2

11:30-02:00

3 stops33h 00m

£475

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

22:15-17:50

2 stops25h 05m

Manchester

Wed 18/2

11:35-02:00

3 stops32h 55m

£498

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/2

17:05-09:30

1 stop21h 55m

Manchester

Fri 20/2

11:30-03:30

2 stops34h 30m

£550

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/2

02:40-06:45

1 stop33h 35m

Manchester

Wed 18/2

08:50-21:55

1 stop31h 35m

£633

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/2

09:50-17:55

1 stop13h 35m

£312

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

09:50-17:55

1 stop13h 35m

£312

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

04:00-12:15

1 stop13h 45m

£312

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/4

21:55-09:15

1 stop15h 50m

£358

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/4

21:55-09:15

1 stop15h 50m

£358

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Manchester

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 26 December 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 81 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £550). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £703). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 30 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,448 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,699 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
7.4
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
4,129 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,621 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,448 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester. 5 airlines have flights to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £569 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £585 and £589 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £193 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £241 and Etihad Airways from £283 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Manchester 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £550). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £703). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£551Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£569Average£765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£589Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£619Average£730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£636Average£712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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