Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £222

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in June or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 27 November 2025.

Tue 16/1222:15CMB - MAN
2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/107:05MAN - CMB
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£503
Tue 16/1222:15CMB - MAN
1 stop16h 30mIndiGo
Sun 11/111:40MAN - CMB
1 stop15h 00mIndiGo
Deal found 26/11£645
Wed 26/1103:25CMB - MAN
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 1/1207:45MAN - CMB
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11£681

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£503

One-way from

£222

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£650
16/12-11/1
  • 16/12-11/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 30m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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

Fly to

Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/12

09:10-16:50

3 stops37h 10m

Manchester

Sun 11/1

07:05-08:10

2 stops19h 35m

£512

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/12

21:50-06:45

1 stop14h 25m

Manchester

Sat 27/6

14:05-08:35

1 stop14h 00m

£947

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/12

03:25-12:20

1 stop14h 25m

Manchester

Sat 27/6

14:55-16:50

1 stop21h 25m

£955

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

22:15-09:15

1 stop16h 30m

£222

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

04:50-10:25

3 stops35h 05m

£239

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

04:50-13:55

3 stops38h 35m

£245

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

04:50-13:10

2 stops37h 50m

£250

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

21:25-09:25

2 stops41h 30m

£258

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

04:50-13:10

2 stops37h 50m

£265

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

17:15-09:30

2 stops21h 45m

£309

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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 21 November 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 £563). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £687). 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 27 November 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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.

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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 Qatar Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £563 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and British Airways, starting at £582 and £602 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar 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?

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  • 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 £563). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £687). 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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