What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 32m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £620.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 44m.

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 £553 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £568 and £596 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

The most popular airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester are British Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester as you normally would.

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.

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester flights typically cost between £601 and £719 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £583 on Multiple Airlines (23 Mar-5 Apr).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Fri 5/1222:15CMB - MAN

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1211:30MAN - CMB

2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£547

Tue 28/1016:55CMB - MAN

2 stops19h 10mGulf Air

Fri 7/1110:15MAN - CMB

2 stops18h 00mGulf Air

Deal found 21/10£658

Tue 28/1004:15CMB - MAN

1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1121:30MAN - CMB

1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10£661

Tue 28/1019:30CMB - MAN

1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1107:45MAN - CMB

1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/10£673

Tue 28/1011:45CMB - MAN

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1118:45MAN - CMB

1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£736

Tue 28/1011:45CMB - MAN

2 stops17h 05mLufthansa

Thu 6/1117:40MAN - CMB

2 stops35h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 22/10£746

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Thu 4/1202:50CMB - MAN

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1218:45MAN - CMB

3 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£595

Sun 15/301:45CMB - MAN

1 stop34h 30mEmirates

Thu 19/320:40MAN - CMB

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£704

Mon 26/104:00CMB - MAN

1 stop13h 45mEtihad Airways

Wed 28/119:55MAN - CMB

1 stop18h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/10£721

Tue 27/122:15CMB - MAN

1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/114:15MAN - CMB

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£623

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Mon 27/1002:40CMB - MAN

1 stop14h 05mEmirates

Fri 7/1108:50MAN - CMB

2 stops19h 55mEmirates

Deal found 21/10£772

Tue 28/1016:55CMB - MAN

2 stops19h 10mGulf Air

Fri 7/1110:15MAN - CMB

2 stops18h 00mGulf Air

Deal found 21/10£658

Tue 28/1004:15CMB - MAN

1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1121:30MAN - CMB

1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10£661

Tue 28/1019:30CMB - MAN

1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways

Fri 7/1107:45MAN - CMB

1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 21/10£673

Tue 28/1011:45CMB - MAN

2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1118:45MAN - CMB

1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£736

Tue 28/1011:45CMB - MAN

2 stops17h 05mLufthansa

Thu 6/1117:40MAN - CMB

2 stops35h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 22/10£746

Tue 28/1011:45CMB - MAN

1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1111:15MAN - CMB

2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10£754

One-way flights from Colombo to Manchester
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Sun 8/204:50CMB - MAN

3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£280

Fri 28/1118:15CMB - MAN

3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£281

Sat 29/1118:15CMB - MAN

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£299

Tue 17/303:00CMB - MAN

2 stops36h 00mIndiGo

Deal found 23/10£307

Tue 7/403:55CMB - MAN

3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£314

Tue 17/302:50CMB - MAN

3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10£319

Tue 2/1204:30CMB - MAN

1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£321

Mon 24/1117:05CMB - MAN

1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10£322

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

Round-trip from	£583
One-way from	£280
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£676

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5 total stops
63h 45m total
Colombo to Manchester

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8/2
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37h 50m total
Colombo to Manchester

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CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/12

02:50-15:35

2 stops18h 15m

Manchester

Fri 12/12

18:45-04:20

3 stops28h 05m

£595

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/1

22:15-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

Manchester

Wed 28/1

14:15-02:00

2 stops30h 15m

£623

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

01:45-06:45

1 stop34h 30m

Manchester

Thu 19/3

20:40-21:55

1 stop19h 45m

£704

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

04:00-12:15

1 stop13h 45m

Manchester

Wed 28/1

19:55-20:20

1 stop18h 55m

£721

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

03:00-09:30

2 stops36h 00m

£307

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/4

21:30-07:50

3 stops38h 50m

£321

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

19:30-12:20

1 stop22h 20m

£343

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

04:15-19:40

1 stop20h 55m

£344

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

11:15-06:00

1 stop24h 15m

£344

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/2

10:15-12:20

1 stop31h 35m

£345

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

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 78 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, January 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £672). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

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

3,383 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

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Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,657 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,282 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

4,023 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,469 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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.
How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?
Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester will take you 34h 30m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Manchester is about 5494 mi.
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 £553 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £568 and £596 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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, January 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 August is currently the most expensive (average of £672). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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