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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh

CMB — RUH
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Riyadh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Riyadh (RUH). 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 August 2025.

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May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£548
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh (average of £522). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £797). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to RUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Riyadh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 5% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riyadh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riyadh. 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 Riyadh. Reviews last updated 27 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,239 reviews
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Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,239 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,239 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AUH - HYD

The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Riyadh from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH), located 18.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Riyadh. 2 airlines have flights to King Khaled Intl from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl 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 Riyadh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh round-trip from £199. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is SriLankan Airlines. Etihad Airways is currently priced 50% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Riyadh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Riyadh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Riyadh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Riyadh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Riyadh 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 Riyadh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh (average of £522). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Riyadh in December is currently the most expensive (average of £797). 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 2 airlines flying from Colombo to Riyadh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Riyadh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£199Average£293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£337Average£443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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