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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £282

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 20/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 15 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£525

One-way from

£282

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£822
2/11-4/11
  • 2/11-4/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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20/9
  • 20/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£39 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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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 15 August 2025.

Sun 2/1104:35CMB - MAN
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1114:15MAN - CMB
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/8£525
Sat 27/903:30CMB - MAN
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1011:15MAN - CMB
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/8£536
Sat 27/904:05CMB - MAN
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1011:50MAN - CMB
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8£563
Sat 27/904:05CMB - MAN
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/1020:40MAN - CMB
1 stop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/8£572
Sun 28/921:50CMB - MAN
1 stop25h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 5/1020:40MAN - CMB
1 stop19h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/8£574

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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 15 August 2025.
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Price

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/11

04:35-10:25

3 stops35h 20m

Manchester

Tue 4/11

14:15-02:35

2 stops30h 50m

£525

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

03:30-10:05

2 stops35h 05m

Manchester

Sun 5/10

11:15-14:20

2 stops22h 35m

£536

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

04:05-18:55

1 stop19h 20m

Manchester

Sat 4/10

11:50-20:35

2 stops28h 15m

£563

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

04:05-18:55

1 stop19h 20m

Manchester

Sat 4/10

20:40-15:25

1 stop14h 15m

£572

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/9

21:50-18:55

1 stop25h 35m

Manchester

Sun 5/10

20:40-20:35

1 stop19h 25m

£574

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/9

03:20-10:05

2 stops35h 15m

£282

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/9

03:30-07:05

3 stops32h 05m

£305

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/9

21:50-13:20

2 stops44h 00m

£308

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

17:25-07:15

2 stops18h 20m

£311

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/11

04:00-13:10

2 stops38h 40m

£313

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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 8 August 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 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 £117). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £610.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 30m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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

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 15 August 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
3,315 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
1,232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,939 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
7,267 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,315 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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.

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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 £542 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £582 and £586 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 25% 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.

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

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  • 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 £117). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£542Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£589Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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