Cheap flights from Manchester (MAN) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 July 30, 2025.
Popular in | December |
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Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $1,307 |
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Manchester to Colombo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 85 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 Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,047). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,786). 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 MAN to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Manchester 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 July 30, 2025.
Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $908.
What’s the fastest layover option from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 20m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Manchester 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 layover time of 2h 08m.
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Top 3 airlines flying from Manchester to Colombo
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$845 | Average$1,075 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$899 | Average$1,041 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,023 | Average$1,198 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |