Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 43m.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $926.

What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Flights via Doha (DOH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 10m.

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

Currently priced at $737, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qatar Airways for as low as $786. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 2.0 - 3.5 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Flying to your destination on a Thursday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Manchester. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

November can be a great time to fly to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with a flight ticket averaging about $997. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of November for as cheap as $735. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of August.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to MAN?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester. You should not have trouble finding flights to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Manchester airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 8.9 mi journey from Manchester (MAN) to Manchester’s city center.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Manchester?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of $645). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,010). 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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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Qatar Airways

7.4

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3,624 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

Etihad Airways

7.4

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1,250 reviews

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester. You should not have trouble finding flights to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Manchester airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 8.9 mi journey from Manchester (MAN) to Manchester’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester round-trip?
Currently priced at $737, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Qatar Airways for as low as $786. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Manchester that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Manchester?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Manchester.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Manchester?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Manchester 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of $645). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,010). 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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