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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Zayed International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 184 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Abu Dhabi.182 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 182 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.184 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Thu, 30 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 184 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.184 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 184 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.184 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Mon, 6 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Mon, 6 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 184 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.188 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 188 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.190 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 190 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.194 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 194 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.219 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Mar, returning Sat, 28 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 219 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.220 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 220 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.224 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 224 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.244 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Mar, returning Sat, 27 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 28 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 244 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.282 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Apr, returning Fri, 24 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 26 Apr, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.288 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 288 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.289 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 28 Jun, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 289 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.298 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Jun, returning Thu, 23 Jul.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 21 Jun, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 298 €, select.
Abu Dhabi.308 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From 308 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Zayed International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Zayed International flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from 219 €
Apr
from 184 €
May
from 190 €
Jun
from 316 €
Jul
from 288 €
Aug
from 337 €
Sep
from 194 €
Oct
from 501 €
Nov
from 188 €
Dec
from 752 €
Jan
from 705 €
Feb
from 501 €

Direct flights from Colombo to Zayed International

Colombo to Zayed International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo to Abu Dhabi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zayed International.

Zayed International

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Colombo to Abu Dhabi: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found182 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time4 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week133

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Zayed International is 182 €. 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 38 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo to Zayed International.
Etihad Airways, EgyptAir and ITA Airways fly direct from Colombo to Zayed International.
As of March 2026, there are 133 flights per week flying from Colombo to Zayed International.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Zayed International is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Zayed International Airport on Saturday, 25 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 38 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 Zayed International 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 Abu Dhabi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Zayed International is Etihad Airways .

Flying from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know

  • Colombo's main base, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH).

  • Around 4 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo. Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi.

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Hi Fly Malta at 10:30pm. Go for the first CMB to AUH departure with Etihad Airways at 4:05am if you're aiming for an earlier start.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Colombo to AUH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) take off from this terminal.

  • Etihad Airways is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport departing from CMB.

  • Most travellers prefer to book seats with Etihad Airways between CMB and AUH.

  • With an impressive 90.73% of services arriving as scheduled, Etihad Airways is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to AUH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular airports:

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Chennai International Airport (MAA)

    • Male Velana International Airport (MLE)

  • Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:

  • 74% of flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi

  • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • 122 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. A return flight starts from 182 €. These fares may change based on demand and availability.

  • Book seven months before you want to travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Colombo to AUH.

  • The best month for picking up cheap Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport tickets is December. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Colombo to AUH.

  • Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)

  • March is when most people book flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). Plan your visit to Abu Dhabi in May for a quieter experience.

  • Before locking in your Colombo to AUH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 29ºC (84ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).

More about Abu Dhabi

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Abu Dhabi right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport:

  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Abu Dhabi to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Emirates Palace.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

  • Dubai is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 105 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Burj Khalifa View, Burj Khalifa and Burj Khalifa Viewpoint.

  • Sharjah is another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres northeast of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without seeing Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.

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