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
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
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
Best flights from Colombo to Manchester
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Manchester that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Tue 16/1209:10CMB - MAN
3 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/107:05MAN - CMB
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£512
Tue 30/1221:50CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 25mEmirates
Sat 27/614:05MAN - CMB
1 stop14h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/11£947
Mon 29/1203:25CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways
Sat 27/614:55MAN - CMB
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11£955
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Manchester
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Manchester. Data last updated 27 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 26/1103:25CMB - MAN
1 stop21h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 1/1207:45MAN - CMB
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11£681
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
One-way flights from Colombo to Manchester
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Manchester. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Tue 17/322:15CMB - MAN
1 stop16h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 26/11£222
Thu 19/304:50CMB - MAN
3 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£234
Sun 15/322:15CMB - MAN
1 stop16h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 26/11£236
Mon 16/304:50CMB - MAN
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£238
Sun 15/304:50CMB - MAN
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£239
Wed 18/321:25CMB - MAN
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£244
Tue 17/304:50CMB - MAN
3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£245
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.
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Colombo
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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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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.
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 50% 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 £626.
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 42m.
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 31m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 £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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