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Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

AUH — CMB
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Abu Dhabi (AUH) 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 June 16, 2025.

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July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$350

Good round-trip deal

$265 or less

Good one-way deal

$123 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 70 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 Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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 AUH to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Abu Dhabi 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 June 16, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 22% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Abu Dhabi to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 16, 2025.

The most flights from AUH to CMB are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Zayed Intl. Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is just 17.4 mi from the center of the city. Zayed Intl is the only Abu Dhabi airport and it handles 8 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on time: KLM (98%), Scandinavian Airlines (94%), Etihad Airways (94%).

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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 3 airlines flying from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapest$130Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$148Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$166Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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