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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £280

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 19/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
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 6 August 2026.

Sat 19/903:10 -
2 stops25h 15m
Sun 6/1205:55 -
3 stops39h 10m
Deal found 5/8£542
Tue 15/921:30 -
3 stops29h 00m
Sat 26/916:20 -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 5/8£545
Fri 7/800:55 -
2 stops34h 50m
Tue 25/806:30 -
3 stops33h 50m
Deal found 3/8£571
Tue 1/921:30 -
3 stops29h 00m
Tue 8/918:25 -
3 stops39h 20m
Deal found 4/8£595

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 6 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£542

One-way from

£280

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£761
19/9-6/12
  • 19/9-6/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 25m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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19/12
  • 19/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 35m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£71 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/9

21:50-18:50

1 stop25h 30m

Manchester

Sun 11/10

20:45-03:00

1 stop25h 45m

£706

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/9

00:55-18:50

2 stops22h 25m

Manchester

Sat 26/9

16:20-02:20

2 stops29h 30m

£730

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

09:10-12:00

1 stop31h 20m

Manchester

Thu 24/9

09:50-10:15

2 stops19h 55m

£732

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/9

17:35-07:45

1 stop18h 40m

Manchester

Thu 8/10

09:50-08:10

1 stop17h 50m

£733

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/9

20:35-07:45

2 stops15h 40m

Manchester

Thu 8/10

21:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

£733
Fastest return journey

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/9

20:35-07:45

2 stops15h 40m

Manchester

Wed 30/9

21:20-16:50

1 stop15h 00m

£733

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

02:55-07:45

1 stop33h 20m

Manchester

Fri 25/9

09:50-16:50

1 stop26h 30m

£735
Cheapest one-way

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/12

17:00-20:05

3 stops32h 35m

£280

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/10

11:30-07:15

2 stops24h 15m

£288

ColomboManchester

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - MAN Manchester

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/9

04:50-13:50

3 stops37h 30m

£314

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester

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 £621). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £971). 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 £609 and £1,096 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £542 on Multiple Airlines (19 Sept–6 Dec).

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 6 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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
3,644 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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
3,644 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,644 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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
3,737 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,644 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,468 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,644 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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
1,498 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,644 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,147 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,644 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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

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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 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 £484 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and Emirates, starting at £513 and £516 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 £195 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £239 and Etihad Airways from £276 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 £621). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £971). 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£484Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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