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Cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £280

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult

The best prices from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) 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 22 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£642

One-way from

£280

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,038
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/1-19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
31/12
  • 31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Manchester to Colombo
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 December 2024.

Sun 29/1208:40MAN - CMB
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/110:15CMB - MAN
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£742
Tue 31/1213:10MAN - CMB
2 stops23h 45mEmirates
Thu 16/120:15CMB - MAN
2 stops27h 55mEmirates
Deal found 21/12£974
Mon 30/1214:05MAN - CMB
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 14/110:15CMB - MAN
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12£984
Mon 30/1205:55MAN - CMB
2 stops31h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 13/120:20CMB - MAN
2 stops49h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/12£1,002
Sat 28/1214:15MAN - CMB
1 stop34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 18/107:15CMB - MAN
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12£1,043
Mon 30/1219:50MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/104:20CMB - MAN
1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,108
Wed 25/1213:20MAN - CMB
2 stops20h 10mAir India
Wed 1/108:10CMB - MAN
2 stops19h 50mAir India
Deal found 21/12£1,179
Wed 25/1217:15MAN - CMB
2 stops38h 10mKLM
Thu 27/313:55CMB - MAN
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Deal found 22/12£1,185
Sun 29/1210:25MAN - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Wed 15/117:00CMB - MAN
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12£1,197
Mon 30/1207:45MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 9/103:25CMB - MAN
1 stop21h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,253
Mon 30/1210:25MAN - CMB
1 stop31h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/100:45CMB - MAN
2 stops36h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/12£1,589
Thu 26/1206:25MAN - CMB
2 stops20h 55mLufthansa
Fri 24/110:05CMB - MAN
3 stops18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12£1,987

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ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 13/1

16:55-06:10

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/1

04:20-18:20

1 stop19h 30m

£642

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 19/2

10:25-09:35

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/3

17:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

£644

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 6/5

17:35-05:15

1 stop31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/5

06:45-22:25

1 stop20h 10m

£656

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 29/1

19:50-20:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/2

09:40-18:20

1 stop14h 10m

£663

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 6/5

08:15-03:25

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/5

03:35-13:15

1 stop14h 10m

£712

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 21/2

17:00-15:00

2 stops40h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/3

16:00-10:05

2 stops47h 35m

£740

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 26/3

06:00-19:00

2 stops31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/4

20:30-21:45

2 stops29h 45m

£746

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 26/2

15:45-15:00

2 stops17h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

08:10-22:30

2 stops19h 50m

£765

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 26/3

13:10-18:25

2 stops23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/5

22:05-07:45

1 stop14h 10m

£777

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 31/12

08:00-06:15

3 stops40h 45m

£280

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Travel insights for flights from Manchester to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Manchester to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 20 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 46 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,283). 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 MAN to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester 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 22 December 2024.

When flying from Manchester 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 22 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways from Manchester to Colombo 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.
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.4
Good
1,208 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

7.3
Good
3,900 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Manchester; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Manchester airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.

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

    According to our current data, Gulf Air (£644), Turkish Airlines (£656), and Etihad Airways (£663) offers the cheapest pricing from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Gulf Air is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £394 on Gulf Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £421 and Qatar Airways from £435 one-way.

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during 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. Travellers on a stopover in Dubai can visit Gold Souq, Burj Khalifa, and Dubai Mall, by travelling 4.2 mi, 6.8 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively after landing at Dubai Intl. Travellers can book a car hire at Dubai Intl for about £27 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Yas Waterworld are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, or Yas Waterworld can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 5.0 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those on a stopover in Abu Dhabi in need of a car hire can book one at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £29.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,283). 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£646Average£741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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