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

AUH — CMB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo (CMB). 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 September 11, 2025.

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July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$201 or less

Good one-way deal

$88 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

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

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 round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 15 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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 September 11, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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 round-trip from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers 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. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.6

Crew

7.8

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.3

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.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    For a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from $139. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are SriLankan Airlines, from $148, and Etihad Airways, from $173. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 (80%), ITA Airways (79%), Etihad Airways (77%).

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,028). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,732). 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 Abu Dhabi to Colombo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest$139Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$148Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$173Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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