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$123+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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RUH — CMB
Nov 28 — Dec 51
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or June, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 11/62:15 pmRUH - CMB
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/124:00 amCMB - RUH
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 11/199:25 amRUH - CMB
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/229:55 pmCMB - RUH
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$320
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/199:25 amRUH - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir Arabia
Fri 11/212:50 amCMB - RUH
1 stop15h 55mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/27$337
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/29:25 amRUH - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir Arabia
Fri 11/74:45 amCMB - RUH
1 stop14h 00mAir Arabia
Deal found 10/27$340
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:30 amRUH - CMB
1 stop35h 20mflydubai
Thu 11/61:45 amCMB - RUH
1 stop33h 40mflydubai
Deal found 10/29$348

Cheap 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 October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$320
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$123
(Booking.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$452

Good round-trip deal

$523 or less

Good one-way deal

$195 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Riyadh King Khaled Intl-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flights.
From Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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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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Riyadh

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Price

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/26

9:25 am-2:00 am

1 stop14h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/30

2:50 am-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$341

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/8

4:00 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/12

4:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

$384

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 12/1

5:05 am-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/1

5:20 pm-1:30 am

1 stop10h 40m

$385

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 11/12

2:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/16

11:15 am-1:30 am

2 stops16h 45m

$392

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 11/18

2:30 am-12:45 am

1 stop19h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/21

1:45 am-4:05 am

1 stop28h 50m

$392

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 11/30

9:55 am-10:15 am

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/1

11:15 am-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$419

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 12/27

4:00 pm-7:20 am

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/5

4:00 pm-5:20 am

1 stop15h 50m

$422

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/8

11:20 pm-10:10 am

2 stops32h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/12

3:55 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$429

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 3/7

3:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/12

5:20 pm-4:05 am

1 stop13h 15m

$434

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 12/12

9:55 am-4:45 am

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/13

5:20 pm-1:30 am

1 stop10h 40m

$434

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of OneTravel to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. OneTravel >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 OneTravel the most. OneTravel 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

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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 October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 81 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 October 29, 2025.

When flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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 October 29, 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 18.7 mi from the city center, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Riyadh. Booking flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 11h 30m. Fly via Air Arabia, Air India, or flydubai to get the fastest option. There are 2509 mi between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Air Arabia ($119), Jazeera Airways ($197), and SriLankan Airlines ($214) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Air Arabia is currently priced 75% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is $180. On average you can expect to pay $684. The most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $295.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Riyadh 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 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 December is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 7 airlines flying from Riyadh to Colombo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ArabiaCheapest$119Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$197Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$214Average$618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$248Average$625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$316Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
flydubaiCheapest$326Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$406Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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