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Cheap flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £106

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 15/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RUH — CMB
22 1月 — 29 1月1
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 17 1月 2025.

Round-trip from

£290

One-way from

£106

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£352
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 4/3-24/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 25m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 15/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Riyadh to Colombo
High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 17 1月 2025.

週二 4/303:40RUH - CMB
1 stop34h 10mflydubai
週四 24/402:05CMB - RUH
1 stop33h 15mflydubai
Deal found 16/1£290
週四 13/215:40RUH - CMB
2 stops15h 25mGulf Air
週日 16/217:00CMB - RUH
2 stops13h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 16/1£344
週三 26/217:15RUH - CMB
1 stop18h 10mAir Arabia
週六 29/304:35CMB - RUH
1 stop14h 10mAir Arabia
Deal found 17/1£349
週六 1/210:30RUH - CMB
1 stop7h 35mEtihad Airways
週四 6/204:20CMB - RUH
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1£353
週一 1/914:40RUH - CMB
1 stop10h 15mQatar Airways
週二 16/911:10CMB - RUH
1 stop14h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1£364
週六 1/203:55RUH - CMB
1 stop15h 30mEmirates
週日 9/210:30CMB - RUH
2 stops18h 25mEmirates
Deal found 17/1£384
週一 28/401:25RUH - CMB
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
週二 3/606:45CMB - RUH
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1£768
週三 26/302:00RUH - CMB
2 stops28h 20mSWISS
週五 4/409:10CMB - RUH
3 stops37h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£10,697

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RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週二 4/3

03:40-16:20

1 stop34h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週四 24/4

02:05-08:50

1 stop33h 15m

£290

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週四 13/2

15:40-09:35

2 stops15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週日 16/2

17:00-03:45

2 stops13h 15m

£344

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週三 26/2

17:15-13:55

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週六 29/3

04:35-16:15

1 stop14h 10m

£349

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週六 1/2

10:30-20:35

1 stop7h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週四 6/2

04:20-21:35

1 stop19h 45m

£353

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週六 1/2

03:55-21:55

1 stop15h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週日 9/2

10:30-02:25

2 stops18h 25m

£384

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週一 28/4

01:25-05:15

1 stop25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週二 3/6

06:45-05:15

1 stop25h 00m

£768

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週三 26/3

02:00-08:50

2 stops28h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

週五 4/4

09:10-19:55

3 stops37h 15m

£10,697

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週六 15/2

09:25-02:50

1 stop14h 55m

£106

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週二 4/3

02:15-16:20

1 stop35h 35m

£110

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

週三 22/1

09:55-18:25

2 stops30h 00m

£193

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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 10 January 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 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 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 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 17 1月 2025.

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.

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 17 1月 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 17 1月 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with flydubai and Etihad Airways 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.
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3,351 reviews

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8.2

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8.0

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8.1

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8.1

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8.3

Food

7.9

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1 / 10

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

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3,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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8.1

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8.1

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8.3

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7.9

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

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Good
46 reviews
8.1
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3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

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8.0

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8.1

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8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
1,598 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
1,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
218 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

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8.3

Food

7.9

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 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 £290. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Gulf Air, from £344, and Air Arabia, from £349. flydubai is currently priced 22% 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 £106. flydubai flights start at £110 while deals on Emirates start at £193 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £397 for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £160 while the most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at £241.

  • 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 £1,264). 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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