$116+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CMB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo
Cheapest flights from Riyadh to ColomboExplore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 27, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/192:15 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop11h 05m
Salam Air
Sun 2/224:50 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop10h 40m
Salam Air
Deal found 1/27![Salam Air logo]()
$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/132:00 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop11h 20m
Salam Air
Sun 2/154:50 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop10h 40m
Salam Air
Deal found 1/27![Salam Air logo]()
$312
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/179:25 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/244:00 pm
CMB
- RUH
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/145:20 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop8h 00m
Salam Air
Mon 2/164:50 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop14h 05m
Salam Air
Deal found 1/27![Salam Air logo]()
$338
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:25 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop9h 20m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 5/79:40 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 1/27![Kuwait Airways logo]()
$343
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1912:45 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop10h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Fri 6/262:55 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 1/25![Kuwait Airways logo]()
$357
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/216:25 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop11h 45m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 6/252:55 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 1/25![Kuwait Airways logo]()
$362
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/3110:30 am
RUH
- CMB
1 stop26h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sun 2/89:50 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/25![Etihad Airways logo]()
$366
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1912:45 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop10h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 6/252:55 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop11h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 1/25![Kuwait Airways logo]()
$371
This Kuwait Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kuwait Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1812:45 pm
RUH
- CMB
1 stop10h 40m
Kuwait Airways
Mon 6/229:40 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop10h 00m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 1/25![Kuwait Airways logo]()
$377
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/189:50 am
RUH
- CMB
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/258:00 am
CMB
- RUH
1 stop10h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$380
Find flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 January 27, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $306 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $116 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $608 |
Good round-trip deal | $346 or less |
Good one-way deal | $175 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.
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Return
Price
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sat 2/14
5:20 pm-3:50 am
1 stop8h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 2/16
4:50 am-4:25 pm
1 stop14h 05m
$338
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Tue 4/7
6:25 pm-6:15 am
1 stop9h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 5/7
9:40 am-5:10 pm
1 stop10h 00m
$343
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 6/18
12:45 pm-1:55 am
1 stop10h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 6/22
9:40 am-5:10 pm
1 stop10h 00m
$377
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 6/21
6:25 pm-8:40 am
1 stop11h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 6/26
2:55 am-11:30 am
1 stop11h 05m
$377
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Wed 3/4
3:00 pm-3:30 am
1 stop10h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 4/3
4:30 am-2:15 pm
1 stop12h 15m
$380
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Thu 2/19
12:25 pm-1:45 am
1 stop10h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 2/23
9:20 am-5:15 pm
1 stop10h 25m
$441
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Fri 2/13
5:05 am-12:45 am
1 stop41h 10m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 2/17
11:15 am-1:30 am
2 stops16h 45m
$460
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sat 3/21
5:20 pm-3:50 am
1 stop8h 00m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 3/26
4:50 am-1:15 pm
1 stop10h 55m
$471
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sun 6/21
6:25 pm-6:15 am
1 stop9h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 6/22
9:40 am-5:10 pm
1 stop10h 00m
$471
RiyadhColombo
RUH - CMB
RUHCMB
Riyadh King Khaled Intl
Sat 2/14
9:55 am-12:45 am
1 stop12h 20m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 2/16
11:15 am-1:30 am
2 stops16h 45m
$481
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo in January.
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star | |
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Riyadh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 68 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $129). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $395). 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 RUH to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh 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 January 27, 2026.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.
How often are flights from Riyadh to Colombo delayed?
About 48% of weekly flights between Riyadh and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 106 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Colombo flights?
Over the last year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 48% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Riyadh 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 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Riyadh 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 $427.
What’s the fastest layover option from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 25m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 00m.
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 January 27, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
DXB - MAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
DXB - MAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
DXB - MAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
DXB - MAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
DXB - MAN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Dec 2025
DXB - MAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$117 | Average$182 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$174 | Average$594 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$178 | Average$384 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time95% | |
| Cheapest$186 | Average$502 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$225 | Average$625 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$240 | Average$637 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$462 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |