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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £240

CMB — MAN
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Manchester

Tue 6/1003:45 -
3 stops19h 35m
Mon 22/208:25 -
2 stops23h 50m
Deal found 14/9£587
Fri 25/903:10 -
2 stops25h 00m
Mon 26/1008:25 -
2 stops23h 50m
Deal found 14/9£590
Sat 17/1003:10 -
2 stops22h 20m
Tue 27/1021:35 -
2 stops25h 25m
Deal found 15/9£594
Sun 18/1021:50 -
1 stop25h 30m
Tue 27/1013:50 -
1 stop24h 55m
Deal found 15/9£604
Thu 1/1009:45 -
3 stops26h 00m
Wed 21/1008:40 -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 16/9£625
Thu 24/921:50 -
1 stop25h 40m
Thu 1/1020:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Deal found 16/9£648

Find flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

Round-trip from

£587

One-way from

£240

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£736
6/10-22/2
  • 6/10-22/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 43h 25m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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11/2-31/12
  • 11/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 55m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£72 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/3

04:30-10:05

2 stops35h 05m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/3

21:35-17:55

1 stop25h 50m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£379

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/2

21:35-17:55

1 stop25h 50m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£402

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/2

09:55-12:15

1 stop31h 50m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£402

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/2

16:05-12:15

1 stop25h 40m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£402

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/2

02:45-10:30

1 stop37h 15m

Manchester

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£408

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/10

03:10-22:40

2 stops24h 00m

Manchester

Mon 22/2

05:50-08:10

2 stops20h 50m

£591

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/10

21:50-18:50

1 stop25h 30m

Manchester

Tue 27/10

13:50-20:15

1 stop24h 55m

£604

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

03:10-21:00

2 stops22h 20m

Manchester

Tue 27/10

11:10-20:15

3 stops27h 35m

£610

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

15:05-12:50

2 stops26h 15m

Manchester

Mon 26/10

07:30-13:45

3 stops24h 45m

£620

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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?

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 75 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £622). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £972). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester flights typically cost between £705 and £778 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £587 on Multiple Airlines (6 Oct–22 Feb).

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
3,662 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,732 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,536 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,662 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 3 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 25h 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 £485 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £514 and £619 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 33% 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 £194 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £256 and Gulf Air 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £622). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £972). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Manchester

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£485Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£514Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£619Average£757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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