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223 € Cheap Flights from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake

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Flight deals from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.223 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Wed, 24 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 24 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 223 €, select.
Colombo.224 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Sep, returning Wed, 1 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 224 €, select.
Colombo.226 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Sep, returning Sat, 8 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 226 €, select.
Colombo.235 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 235 €, select.
Colombo.236 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 19 Nov, returning Tue, 25 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 25 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 236 €, select.
Colombo.236 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 23 Aug, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 236 €, select.
Colombo.237 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Jan, returning Tue, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 21 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 27 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 237 €, select.
Colombo.237 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec, returning Wed, 17 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 17 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 237 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jul
from 316 €
Aug
from 286 €
Sep
from 223 €
Oct
from 259 €
Nov
from 236 €
Dec
from 237 €
Jan
from 237 €
Feb
from 238 €
Mar
from 238 €
Apr
from 277 €
May
from 284 €
Jun
from 283 €

Direct flights from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake

Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

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Abu Dhabi to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found223 €
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week68

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake is 223 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake.
Etihad Airways, Scandinavian Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of July 2025, there are 68 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 37 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Abu Dhabi.

  • You can choose from 151 weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 02:20 departure with Etihad Airways is the earliest flight you can take. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:00.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your AUH to CMB flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Colombo adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this must-see corner of Sri Lanka:

  • Hi Fly Malta has the highest passenger demand on this route.

  • With a reliable 85.11% of services arriving on schedule, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating AUH to CMB flights.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between AUH and CMB:

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

    • Trivandrum International Airport

    • Cochin International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Right now, 92 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 223 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • Get cheap tickets from AUH to CMB by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • Finding cheap flights from AUH to CMB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • Of the flights that depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport, 78.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

  • To get to Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to AUH:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • If you're coming in on a late Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near CMB:

  • Travel at your own pace with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and venture far and wide through Colombo and beyond.

  • Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your travel date.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Colombo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Before locking in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUH to CMB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've seen Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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