What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 46m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £606.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 30m.

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 £539 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £555 and £583 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 24% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

The most popular airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester are British Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAN?

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 25% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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.

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.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Manchester.

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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.

£274+ Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

Round-trip from	£607
One-way from	£274
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£799

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33h 15m total
Colombo to Manchester

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36h 45m total
Colombo to Manchester

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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 17 September 2025.

Sat 20/905:05CMB - MAN

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1013:10MAN - CMB

3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£561

Thu 30/1009:15CMB - MAN

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Thu 6/1108:50MAN - CMB

1 stop26h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£807

Fri 31/1011:15CMB - MAN

2 stops25h 00mEmirates

Fri 7/1113:15MAN - CMB

2 stops23h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£853

Sat 20/906:45CMB - MAN

1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 10/1013:15MAN - CMB

1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£861

Sat 20/922:05CMB - MAN

1 stop25h 40mEmirates

Fri 10/1009:50MAN - CMB

1 stop26h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£1,055

Fri 19/903:35CMB - MAN

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 10/1008:15MAN - CMB

1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£1,082

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Sat 27/905:05CMB - MAN

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1013:55MAN - CMB

3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£497

Sat 27/910:05CMB - MAN

1 stop13h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 10/1020:40MAN - CMB

1 stop25h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9£619

Sun 15/301:45CMB - MAN

1 stop34h 30mEmirates

Thu 19/313:15MAN - CMB

1 stop27h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/9£690

Sun 15/303:25CMB - MAN

2 stops17h 40mBritish Airways

Thu 19/321:30MAN - CMB

1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/9£705

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Manchester. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 19/903:35CMB - MAN

1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways

Fri 10/1008:15MAN - CMB

1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£1,082

Sat 20/905:05CMB - MAN

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1013:10MAN - CMB

3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£561

Sat 20/906:45CMB - MAN

1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines

Fri 10/1013:15MAN - CMB

1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 16/9£861

Sat 20/922:05CMB - MAN

1 stop25h 40mEmirates

Fri 10/1009:50MAN - CMB

1 stop26h 30mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£1,055

Thu 30/1009:15CMB - MAN

1 stop27h 00mEmirates

Thu 6/1108:50MAN - CMB

1 stop26h 00mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£807

Fri 31/1011:15CMB - MAN

2 stops25h 00mEmirates

Fri 7/1108:50MAN - CMB

1 stop17h 55mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£853

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 17 September 2025.

Sun 28/905:05CMB - MAN

3 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£274

Tue 30/905:15CMB - MAN

2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£282

Fri 24/1017:25CMB - MAN

2 stops18h 20mGulf Air

Deal found 15/9£282

Tue 24/204:35CMB - MAN

3 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£284

Fri 26/915:10CMB - MAN

3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£287

Fri 17/1000:35CMB - MAN

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£287

Sun 22/203:25CMB - MAN

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£290

Sat 27/905:05CMB - MAN

2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£291

Sat 28/221:55CMB - MAN

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£295

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CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

05:05-10:50

2 stops34h 15m

Manchester

Fri 10/10

13:55-04:05

3 stops33h 40m

£497

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

10:05-18:55

1 stop13h 20m

Manchester

Fri 10/10

20:40-02:50

1 stop25h 40m

£619

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

01:45-06:45

1 stop34h 30m

Manchester

Thu 19/3

13:15-21:55

1 stop27h 10m

£690

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/3

03:25-15:35

2 stops17h 40m

Manchester

Thu 19/3

21:30-01:55

1 stop22h 55m

£705

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/2

04:35-22:15

2 stops23h 10m

£282

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/10

17:25-07:15

2 stops18h 20m

£282

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/10

00:35-07:15

2 stops35h 10m

£287

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/9

21:50-18:55

1 stop25h 35m

£301

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

04:00-17:55

1 stop19h 25m

£301

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

04:05-18:55

1 stop19h 20m

£301

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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 78 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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 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

3,336 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

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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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,968 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,363 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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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.
How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?
Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester will take you 13h 20m. 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 £539 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qatar Airways and British Airways, starting at £555 and £583 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad 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?
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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