Question 1

How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi will take you 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3298 km. All flights are typically direct. Find deals

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

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Currently priced at AED 669, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and SriLankan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 736 and AED 1,013, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 40% below the average price you’ll pay for this route. Find deals

Question 3

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date. Find deals

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi

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The most flights from CMB to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, 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 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Question 8

What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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On average you can expect to pay AED 1,146 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 290 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 705.

Question 9

What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SriLankan Airlines (94%), KLM (93%), Ethiopian Air( 93%).

Question 10

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

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi.

Question 11

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 29% on the overall cost on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 179% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as AED 665, or AED 1,370 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

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May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Abu Dhabi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Prices for May average AED 1,133 per person but you can even find prices for as low as AED 606. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August. Opting for a May flight can save you 32% on your journey compared to booking in August

Question 14

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

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Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Question 15

What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zayed Intl from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Abu Dhabi airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 28.0 km journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

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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 Abu Dhabi.

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Abu Dhabi from Colombo.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	AED 687
One-way from	AED 375
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	AED 1,502
Good round-trip deal	AED 935 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 661 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestAED 669	AverageAED 1,226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi	CheapestAED 736	AverageAED 1,009	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights
SriLankan Airlines	CheapestAED 1,013	AverageAED 1,432	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 375

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 22/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in May or October, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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