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$126+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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RUH — CMB
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$301
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$126
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$525

Good round-trip deal

$463 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
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. 6% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo
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 July 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:45 amRUH - CMB
1 stop29h 45mAir India
Sat 10/188:20 amCMB - RUH
1 stop10h 35mAir India
Deal found 7/29$301
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/810:15 amRUH - CMB
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/145:15 amCMB - RUH
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$312
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/279:10 amRUH - CMB
1 stop15h 35mAir Arabia
Tue 9/303:10 pmCMB - RUH
1 stop19h 40mAir Arabia
Deal found 7/29$315
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/92:20 amRUH - CMB
1 stop13h 25mflydubai
Tue 9/305:35 pmCMB - RUH
1 stop10h 15mflydubai
Deal found 7/27$366
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:20 pmRUH - CMB
2 stops31h 40mGulf Air
Mon 10/205:25 pmCMB - RUH
2 stops31h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 7/29$400
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 11/104:40 pmRUH - CMB
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 11/224:00 amCMB - RUH
1 stop7h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/28$439

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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

Sun 10/12

6:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/18

8:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$301

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 9/8

10:15 am-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/14

5:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$312

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 9/27

9:10 am-3:15 am

1 stop15h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/30

3:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop19h 40m

$315

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/9

2:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/30

5:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop10h 15m

$366

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 10/8

11:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/20

5:25 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$400

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 11/10

10:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop7h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/18

4:00 am-9:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$439

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 8/13

4:20 am-8:35 pm

1 stop13h 45m

$126

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 8/30

11:20 pm-9:30 am

2 stops31h 40m

$148

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 8/27

12:35 am-2:30 am

2 stops23h 25m

$188

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 9/30

2:20 am-8:10 am

1 stop27h 20m

$190

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo

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

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 July 25, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,788). 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 July 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 at noon, which can drop the price by up to 36% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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 50% 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.

Kuwait City (KWI) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $355.

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: 5h 45m.

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 08m.

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 July 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air Arabia, 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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

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

    According to our current data, Air India ($301), Air Arabia ($315), and flydubai ($366) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Air India is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Etihad Airways ($126), Gulf Air ($148), and flydubai ($190).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is $185. On average you can expect to pay $594. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,788). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ArabiaCheapest$119Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$189Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$234Average$621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$248Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$279Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
flydubaiCheapest$326Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$396Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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