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Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Manchester (MAN)

CMB — MAN
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or June, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Manchester (MAN). 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.

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September

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November

Average price

$952
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Manchester

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Manchester. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 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 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 $1,009). 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’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

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?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

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?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, 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 10m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, 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 1h 43m.

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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.

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

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  • 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 $1,009). 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 2 airlines flying from Colombo to Manchester

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Manchester. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$737Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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