Flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi from AED 874 – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMB — AUH
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). 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 3 August 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 874

One-way from

AED 525

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 1,396

Good round-trip deal

AED 305 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 282 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 17/9-23/9
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Air India
  • Air India
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 05m total
  • Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (AED 897 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 128 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 August 2025.

Wed 17/921:30CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/902:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8AED 874
Wed 17/921:30CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Wed 24/914:40AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 3/8AED 889
Wed 17/921:55CMB - AUH
1 stop24h 40mIndiGo
Wed 24/904:30AUH - CMB
1 stop12h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 3/8AED 1,131
Tue 16/916:00CMB - AUH
1 stop28h 20mAir India
Tue 23/920:00AUH - CMB
1 stop11h 10mAir India
Deal found 2/8AED 1,142

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Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

Abu Dhabi

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

21:30-00:35

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 23/9

02:20-08:30

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 874

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

21:30-00:35

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 24/9

14:40-20:50

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 889

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

21:55-21:05

1 stop24h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 24/9

04:30-18:30

1 stop12h 30m

AED 1,131

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

16:00-18:50

1 stop28h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 23/9

20:00-08:40

1 stop11h 10m

AED 1,142

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/9

16:00-07:35

1 stop17h 05m

AED 525

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/10

21:30-00:35

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 577

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/10

19:30-03:30

1 stop9h 30m

AED 771

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/9

04:05-07:05

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 775

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/8

03:20-06:05

2 stops28h 15m

AED 848

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 1 August 2025.

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 August 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 31% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 August 2025.

The most flights from CMB to AUH are scheduled on a Saturday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 3 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, IndiGo, andAir India from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

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.

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Overall

7.4

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 Abu Dhabi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    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 9 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.

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

    Currently priced at AED 889, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from IndiGo and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 1,131 and AED 1,142, respectively. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently priced 20% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 525. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights start at AED 577 while deals on IndiGo start at AED 771 one-way.

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

    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 (96%), KLM (95%), Ethiopian Air( 94%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay AED 650 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 269 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 896.

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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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Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 3 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 685AverageAED 1,230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 736AverageAED 976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,013AverageAED 1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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