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Cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £461

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BHX — CMB
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Birmingham (BHX) 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 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£639

One-way from

£461

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£842
Air India
  • Air India
  • 20/3-28/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 40m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Birmingham to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£82 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Birmingham to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 February 2025.

Thu 20/320:30BHX - CMB
1 stop14h 05mAir India
Fri 28/308:10CMB - BHX
1 stop14h 35mAir India
Deal found 4/2£639
Fri 21/213:00BHX - CMB
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/313:45CMB - BHX
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£641
Tue 20/517:15BHX - CMB
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/606:45CMB - BHX
1 stop31h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2£694
Thu 6/306:00BHX - CMB
2 stops55h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 13/320:20CMB - BHX
2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/2£719
Sun 2/313:40BHX - CMB
2 stops23h 15mEmirates
Tue 18/302:45CMB - BHX
1 stop21h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/2£758
Sun 16/314:25BHX - CMB
1 stop20h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 26/320:50CMB - BHX
1 stop14h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/2£781
Sat 28/610:50BHX - CMB
2 stops20h 30mIndiGo
Sat 12/712:50CMB - BHX
2 stops31h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 5/2£829
Sun 9/310:55BHX - CMB
2 stops40h 05mEtihad Airways
Sun 23/309:40CMB - BHX
2 stops29h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/2£927
Mon 14/420:15BHX - CMB
2 stops36h 10mKLM
Mon 5/513:55CMB - BHX
2 stops27h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/2£932

Find flights from Birmingham to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Birmingham to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

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BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 20/3

20:30-16:05

1 stop14h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/3

08:10-17:15

1 stop14h 35m

£639

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Fri 21/2

13:00-00:30

3 stops30h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

13:45-11:20

2 stops27h 05m

£641

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Tue 20/5

17:15-05:15

1 stop31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/6

06:45-09:50

1 stop31h 35m

£694

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 6/3

06:00-19:00

2 stops55h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/3

20:20-21:15

2 stops30h 25m

£719

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 2/3

13:40-18:25

2 stops23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

02:45-18:45

1 stop21h 30m

£758

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 16/3

14:25-16:30

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

20:50-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

£781

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 28/6

10:50-11:50

2 stops20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 12/7

12:50-16:15

2 stops31h 55m

£829

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 9/3

10:55-08:30

2 stops40h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/3

09:40-09:55

2 stops29h 45m

£927

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Mon 14/4

20:15-12:55

2 stops36h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/5

13:55-12:45

2 stops27h 20m

£932

BirminghamColombo

BHX - CMB

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Wed 19/2

14:25-09:45

1 stop13h 50m

£461

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Travel insights for flights from Birmingham to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Birmingham to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 31 January 2025.

Booking 68 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,264). 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 BHX to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Birmingham 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 5 February 2025.

When flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Birmingham to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

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 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 5 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,704 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,188 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,896 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 7 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Birmingham on a regular basis.

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

    Air India, at £639, was found to be the cheapest airline from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Turkish Airlines and China Eastern. Users have found that Air India is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Of the flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Dubai. Dubai is followed by Istanbul in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Dubai?

    If you're on a stopover in Dubai and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, or Dubai Mall. Travelers on a layover in Dubai can visit Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall, by traveling 4.2 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Dubai Intl for an average daily rate of £26 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Istanbul?

    Istanbul travellers tend to visit Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Sultanahmet Meydani more than any other notable places. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Sultanahmet Meydani can be visited by travelling about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 22.2 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those looking to explore during their stopover in Istanbul can hire a car from Istanbul for about £23 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Malé. Doha follows Malé in terms of the least common stopover location on Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Colombo?

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,264). 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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