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Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

CMB — AUH
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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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 Friday or Thursday 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 June 12, 2025.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$231

Good round-trip deal

$581 or less

Good one-way deal

$144 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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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 round-trip flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on June 9, 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 month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 76% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from CMB to AUH are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 0.4 - 0.8 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.8 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 95.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 64.4 F).

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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 7 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 17.4 mi journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city center.

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

    Consider Scandinavian Airlines (93%), ITA Airways (93%) or Etihad Airways (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi.

  • 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 vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi (average of $893). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,427). 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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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest$79Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$98Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$133Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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