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Cheap flights from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £234

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday 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 29 October 2024.

Round-trip from

£514

One-way from

£234

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November
2/12-24/12
  • 2/12-24/12
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 35m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
31/1
  • 31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Sheffield to Colombo
High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 12% potential price drop

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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 29 October 2024.

Mon 2/1211:45MAN - CMB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/1220:55CMB - MAN
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£609
Mon 2/1214:15MAN - CMB
1 stop34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Tue 24/1207:15CMB - MAN
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/10£670
Sun 1/1210:25MAN - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Fri 31/117:00CMB - MAN
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 28/10£679
Tue 12/1121:10MAN - CMB
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 21/1103:25CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/10£688
Sun 1/1208:25MAN - CMB
1 stop18h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 31/116:15CMB - MAN
1 stop19h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/10£692
Mon 11/1121:10MAN - CMB
1 stop23h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 21/1103:25CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/10£742
Mon 2/1208:50MAN - CMB
2 stops28h 05mEmirates
Mon 23/1202:45CMB - MAN
1 stop21h 25mEmirates
Deal found 28/10£757
Mon 11/1109:05MAN - CMB
2 stops28h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 22/1120:20CMB - MAN
2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/10£814
Sat 2/1121:10MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 9/1118:55CMB - MAN
1 stop16h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 27/10£873

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 1,021,687 searches. Data last updated 29 October 2024.

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ManchesterColombo Bandaranaike Intl

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 2/12

3 stops39h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/12

2 stops25h 35m

£514

ManchesterColombo Bandaranaike Intl

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 21/1

1 stop30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/2

1 stop31h 50m

£655

ManchesterColombo Bandaranaike Intl

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 22/2

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/3

2 stops19h 05m

£669

ManchesterColombo Bandaranaike Intl

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 2/12

1 stop34h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/12

1 stop32h 20m

£670

ManchesterColombo Bandaranaike Intl

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 12/11

1 stop17h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/11

1 stop14h 30m

£688

ManchesterColombo Bandaranaike Intl

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 11/11

1 stop23h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/11

1 stop14h 30m

£742

ManchesterColombo Bandaranaike Intl

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 2/12

2 stops28h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/12

1 stop21h 25m

£757

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Deals found on 28/10

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 25 October 2024.

Booking 46 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 £854). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,068). 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 29 October 2024.

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 27 October 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 29 October 2024.
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,550 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,908 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
3,868 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
246 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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
1,233 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

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 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 £854). Flying from Sheffield to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,068). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Sheffield to Colombo

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China EasternCheapest£362Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SWISSCheapest£462Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£585Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£618Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£619Average£867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£629Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£680Average£813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£704Average£849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£925Average£1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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