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

CMB — MAN
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in June or November, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Sunday

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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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$994
Provider with most accurate pricing for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Manchester flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Manchester in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Manchester flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Manchester flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Manchester flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Manchester flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Manchester 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 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 December 12, 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 81 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of $743). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of $949). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar 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
3,686 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

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
Good
3,686 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

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

Related info for your journey

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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 1 airline has 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester round-trip?

    Currently priced at $768, Qatar Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester for 21% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester are IndiGo ($260), Etihad Airways ($410), and Qatar Airways ($423).

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of $743). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of $949). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$768Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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