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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £305

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 28/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sheffield to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sheffield (SH9) 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£663

One-way from

£305

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£835
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 30/5-18/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 25m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
28/6
  • 28/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 50m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£67 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sheffield to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sheffield to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Tue 1/713:15MAN - CMB
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 14/706:45CMB - MAN
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1£666
Sun 2/310:25MAN - CMB
2 stops17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/402:05CMB - MAN
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£670
Thu 23/110:25MAN - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Thu 30/117:00CMB - MAN
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 21/1£674
Wed 19/219:50MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Tue 4/304:20CMB - MAN
1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/1£692
Tue 18/221:10MAN - CMB
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 6/310:15CMB - MAN
1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/1£731
Wed 19/220:40MAN - CMB
1 stop19h 45mEmirates
Wed 5/309:55CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£770
Wed 12/321:10MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 26/311:15CMB - MAN
1 stop24h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/1£789
Tue 11/320:30MAN - CMB
2 stops34h 55mKLM
Thu 27/313:55CMB - MAN
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/1£806

Find flights from Sheffield to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sheffield 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 January 2025.

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ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 1/7

13:15-05:15

1 stop35h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/7

06:45-09:35

1 stop31h 20m

£666

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 2/3

10:25-09:35

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/4

02:05-23:50

2 stops26h 15m

£670

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 13/3

10:25-09:35

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

17:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

£689

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 19/2

19:50-15:10

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/3

04:20-06:40

1 stop31h 50m

£692

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 18/2

21:10-19:40

1 stop17h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/3

10:15-12:25

1 stop31h 40m

£731

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 19/2

20:40-21:55

1 stop19h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/3

09:55-18:40

1 stop14h 15m

£770

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 12/3

21:10-16:30

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

11:15-06:05

1 stop24h 20m

£789

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 11/3

20:30-12:55

2 stops34h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

13:55-09:55

2 stops25h 30m

£806

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 28/6

11:55-04:15

3 stops35h 50m

£305

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 5/3

10:25-09:35

1 stop17h 40m

£370

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Best time to book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Sheffield to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sheffield to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 SH9 to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sheffield 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 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sheffield 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 21 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways, Emirates and British Airways from Sheffield to Colombo. 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
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,360 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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.

7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,752 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
1,199 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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
3,931 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Gulf Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £370. Users have also found prices from £430 and £488 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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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EmiratesCheapest£738Average£904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£863Average£1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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