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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £134

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CMB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£283

One-way from

£134

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£410

Good one-way deal

£137 or less
Jazeera Airways
  • Jazeera Airways
  • 3/3-15/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
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Jazeera Airways
  • Jazeera Airways
  • 5/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 45m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 3/315:00RUH - CMB
1 stop9h 55mJazeera Airways
Sat 15/304:30CMB - RUH
1 stop12h 15mJazeera Airways
Deal found 20/2£283
Wed 19/301:35RUH - CMB
1 stop36h 15mflydubai
Tue 25/309:15CMB - RUH
1 stop32h 40mflydubai
Deal found 21/2£297
Mon 14/722:35RUH - CMB
1 stop7h 25mEtihad Airways
Tue 29/704:05CMB - RUH
1 stop19h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2£375
Fri 21/303:55RUH - CMB
1 stop15h 30mEmirates
Thu 27/320:15CMB - RUH
2 stops14h 15mEmirates
Deal found 21/2£376
Fri 21/206:45RUH - CMB
1 stop14h 00mAir India
Tue 18/317:05CMB - RUH
1 stop14h 55mAir India
Deal found 20/2£410

Find flights from Riyadh to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Riyadh 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 21 February 2025.

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Riyadh

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Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/3

15:00-03:25

1 stop9h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/3

04:30-14:15

1 stop12h 15m

£283

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/3

01:35-16:20

1 stop36h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/3

09:15-15:25

1 stop32h 40m

£297

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 14/7

22:35-08:30

1 stop7h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/7

04:05-21:30

1 stop19h 55m

£375

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 21/3

03:55-21:55

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

22:05-08:55

1 stop13h 20m

£376

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 5/8

15:00-04:15

1 stop10h 45m

£134

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/3

01:35-00:30

1 stop44h 25m

£159

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/4

07:55-04:05

2 stops17h 40m

£170

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 15/3

03:55-18:25

2 stops12h 00m

£187

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 3/6

16:45-08:30

1 stop13h 15m

£189

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/6

01:25-05:15

1 stop25h 20m

£394

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Riyadh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 69 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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 RUH to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh 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 21 February 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Riyadh 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from RUH to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

flydubai
6.6
Okay
140 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Riyadh to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from King Khaled Intl. Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) is just 18.7 mi from the center of the city. King Khaled Intl is the only Riyadh airport and it handles 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 3 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Riyadh King Khaled Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip from £283. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are flydubai, from £297, and Etihad Airways, from £375. Jazeera Airways is currently priced 25% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jazeera Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £134. flydubai flights start at £159 while deals on Emirates start at £187 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £223 for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £110 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at £234.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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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