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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £336

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
2 May — 9 May1
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 2 April 2026.

Tue 7/404:15
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 16/420:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop14h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£354
Tue 12/521:50
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/514:30
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3£379
Tue 28/404:15
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 28/514:30
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3£386
Wed 13/521:50
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/520:25
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£494
Tue 12/510:00
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/515:10
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£496
Sat 16/521:50
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/517:10
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£500
Sun 26/417:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/520:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3£537
Fri 12/610:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/1020:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£539
Sun 17/520:20
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 24/521:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop14h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/4£542
Fri 8/516:20
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop19h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/620:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3£543

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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£366

One-way from

£336

Popular in

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Cheapest in

June

Average price

£902
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 15m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 05m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 April 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

04:15-19:25

1 stop19h 40m

Manchester

Thu 28/5

14:30-08:35

1 stop13h 35m

£386

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/5

21:50-00:25

2 stops31h 05m

Manchester

Wed 20/5

20:55-03:00

3 stops25h 35m

£525

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/5

21:50-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

Manchester

Sun 31/5

20:45-20:35

1 stop19h 20m

£547

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

04:35-20:00

1 stop19h 55m

Manchester

Thu 28/5

14:55-17:45

1 stop22h 20m

£552

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

16:20-18:35

1 stop30h 45m

Manchester

Thu 8/10

14:30-03:00

1 stop32h 00m

£556

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/6

04:10-18:35

1 stop18h 55m

Manchester

Tue 6/10

14:30-20:35

1 stop25h 35m

£556
Fastest return journey

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

Manchester

Fri 9/10

09:20-03:00

1 stop13h 10m

£605

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/6

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

Manchester

Fri 9/10

20:45-20:35

1 stop19h 20m

£615

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

21:50-06:55

1 stop13h 35m

Manchester

Mon 12/10

14:30-08:35

1 stop13h 35m

£615

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

20:35-07:45

2 stops15h 40m

Manchester

Wed 7/10

21:20-16:35

1 stop14h 45m

£694

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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 13 March 2026.

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 48 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 £559). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £694). 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.

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

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 2 April 2026.
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
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,553 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,293 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,553 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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.

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

    Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester will take you 19h 40m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Manchester is about 5494 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 £575 and £598 round-trip. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 24% 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 £198 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £245 and Etihad Airways from £289 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 £559). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in August is currently the most expensive (average of £694). 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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