Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from AED 279
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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUH — CMB
6 Dec — 13 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
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Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 November 2025.
Wed 19/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 716
Mon 10/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 731
Mon 10/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 734
Thu 13/1104:30AUH - CMB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11AED 742
Sat 8/1104:30AUH - CMB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11AED 749
Fri 21/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 779
Mon 10/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 786
Wed 19/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 790
Best flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Sat 22/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/1209:50CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 878
Fri 3/414:40AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Tue 5/521:30CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 4/11AED 1,138
Mon 1/1223:55AUH - CMB
2 stops32h 10mGulf Air
Sun 7/1216:55CMB - AUH
2 stops12h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 5/11AED 1,300
Thu 5/314:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/304:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11AED 1,153
Thu 15/102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Tue 3/204:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 1,212
Mon 19/114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 2/204:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 1,212
Thu 8/102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 1,282
Sat 6/1202:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 15/1204:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 1,348
Direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from Abu Dhabi to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Wed 19/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 716
Mon 10/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 731
Mon 10/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 734
Fri 21/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 779
Mon 10/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 786
Wed 19/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 28/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 790
Fri 14/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 812
Last-minute flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Data last updated 6 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 10/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 731
Mon 10/1102:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 734
Mon 10/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 29/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 786
Mon 10/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 826
Mon 10/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:25CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11AED 848
Wed 12/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 845
Thu 13/1104:30AUH - CMB
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11AED 742
Fri 14/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 19/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 812
Fri 14/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 15/1104:00CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 830
One-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
Wed 19/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/11AED 279
Wed 12/1114:45AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 5/11AED 290
Sun 9/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11AED 294
Sun 23/1114:45AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 5/11AED 305
Sun 9/1114:45AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 5/11AED 308
Thu 20/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/11AED 327
Sun 16/1114:45AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 5/11AED 342
Thu 13/1114:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11AED 371
Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo
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Return
Price
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 22/11
02:15-08:15
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 10/12
09:50-13:00
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 878
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Fri 3/4
14:40-20:50
Nonstop4h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 5/5
21:30-00:35
Nonstop4h 35m
AED 1,138
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 5/3
14:20-20:20
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 9/3
04:00-07:10
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 1,153
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 15/1
02:15-08:15
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 3/2
04:00-07:10
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 1,212
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 19/1
14:20-20:20
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 2/2
04:00-07:10
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 1,212
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Thu 8/1
02:15-08:15
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 9/1
04:00-07:10
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 1,282
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Mon 1/12
23:55-09:35
2 stops32h 10m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 7/12
16:55-03:55
2 stops12h 30m
AED 1,300
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Sat 6/12
02:15-08:15
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 15/12
04:00-07:10
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 1,348
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 11/11
14:20-20:20
Nonstop4h 30m
AED 323
Abu DhabiColombo
AUH - CMB
AUHCMB
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Tue 25/11
14:20-20:20
Nonstop4h 30m
AED 382
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 31 October 2025.
Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 477). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 874). 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 AUH to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 November 2025.
When flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 9% versus a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 2 November 2025.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. 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 6 November 2025.
The most flights from AUH to CMB are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).
How often are flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 96 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Abu Dhabi to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Abu Dhabi to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, Air France have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 23% of one-stop itineraries from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 54m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 54m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 15m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 6 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Zayed Intl; the airport handles an average of 7 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 airlines have flights from the Abu Dhabi airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 28.0 km journey to Zayed Intl (AUH) from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 4h 30m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to get the fastest option. The distance between Abu Dhabi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 3298 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Flying on Air India is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at AED 579. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, with the lowest prices starting at AED 707 and AED 728, respectively. Air India is 54% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on time: Ethiopian Air (90%), Etihad Airways (83%), ITA Airways (82%).
What are the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport? While on average our users pay AED 804, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 260. The most popular route (Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around AED 665.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo 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 Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 477). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 874). 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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