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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £99

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 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CMB
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

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 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£294

One-way from

£99

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£397
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 13/1-24/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 50m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 13/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
High demand for flights, 6% 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 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 18 December 2024.

Sat 21/1204:30RUH - CMB
1 stop8h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 18/204:20CMB - RUH
1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/12£414
Sun 22/1220:20RUH - CMB
1 stop23h 05mEmirates
Thu 30/110:30CMB - RUH
2 stops18h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£506
Sun 22/1217:30RUH - CMB
1 stop6h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 21/210:15CMB - RUH
1 stop8h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£558
Wed 18/1215:40RUH - CMB
2 stops15h 25mGulf Air
Wed 5/217:00CMB - RUH
2 stops13h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 17/12£591
Tue 17/1203:40RUH - CMB
1 stop15h 50mflydubai
Fri 7/210:30CMB - RUH
2 stops17h 15mflydubai
Deal found 17/12£604
Sun 29/1209:25RUH - CMB
1 stop15h 10mAir Arabia
Fri 3/104:35CMB - RUH
1 stop14h 10mAir Arabia
Deal found 17/12£626

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RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 13/1

03:40-00:30

1 stop42h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/1

17:20-04:20

1 stop13h 30m

£294

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/3

22:40-08:30

1 stop7h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/3

16:15-21:35

1 stop7h 50m

£339

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 9/3

17:30-02:55

1 stop6h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

10:15-16:00

1 stop8h 15m

£351

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/3

09:55-21:55

1 stop9h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/3

10:30-18:50

2 stops10h 50m

£368

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 29/12

09:25-03:05

1 stop15h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/1

04:35-16:15

1 stop14h 10m

£626

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sat 8/3

03:45-06:00

1 stop23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

21:55-12:25

1 stop17h 00m

£787

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 13/2

09:25-02:50

1 stop14h 55m

£99

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Fri 14/2

02:15-00:30

1 stop19h 45m

£117

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 12/2

04:30-20:35

1 stop13h 35m

£125

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Wed 19/3

15:40-09:35

2 stops15h 25m

£160

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Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo

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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 13 December 2024.

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 31 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). 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 18 December 2024.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 18 December 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with flydubai, Qatar Airways and Emirates from Riyadh to Colombo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
48 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,798 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.4
Good
1,206 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.3
Good
3,907 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 4 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 £294. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from £339, and Qatar Airways, from £351. flydubai is currently priced 17% 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 Air Arabia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £99. flydubai flights start at £117 while deals on Etihad Airways start at £125 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £325 for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £113 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at £232.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). 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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