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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £252

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester are usually found in November or October, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Manchester (MAN). 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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£741

One-way from

£252

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February

Cheapest in

November
29/12-5/1
  • 29/12-5/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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27/1
  • 27/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Colombo to Manchester
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High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 25% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 November 2024.

Sun 29/1218:30CMB - MAN
3 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:40MAN - CMB
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£741
Fri 15/1109:40CMB - MAN
1 stop26h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 29/1108:25MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/11£816
Thu 14/1104:25CMB - MAN
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Fri 29/1121:10MAN - CMB
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/11£830
Fri 15/1109:55CMB - MAN
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Fri 29/1108:50MAN - CMB
2 stops28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 14/11£910
Sun 29/1221:55CMB - MAN
1 stop17h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/117:00MAN - CMB
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 14/11£1,007
Thu 14/1100:45CMB - MAN
2 stops36h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 29/1109:00MAN - CMB
2 stops33h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/11£1,237

Find flights from Colombo to Manchester within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Manchester 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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/12

18:30-12:00

3 stops23h 00m

Manchester

Sun 5/1

17:40-16:00

2 stops16h 50m

£741

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/12

04:20-06:40

1 stop31h 50m

Manchester

Sun 5/1

08:25-15:10

1 stop25h 15m

£869

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/12

01:35-11:15

1 stop15h 10m

Manchester

Mon 6/1

08:50-21:55

1 stop31h 35m

£992

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/12

21:55-10:05

1 stop17h 40m

Manchester

Sun 5/1

17:00-06:00

1 stop31h 30m

£1,007

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/1

16:00-13:05

3 stops26h 35m

£252

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/1

10:15-06:05

1 stop25h 20m

£374

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/4

20:35-19:15

2 stops27h 10m

£389

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/12

04:20-06:40

1 stop31h 50m

£391

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/4

03:35-18:50

2 stops19h 45m

£520

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/3

07:15-10:05

1 stop32h 20m

£1,444

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Manchester

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Manchester. Price data was last updated on 8 November 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 51 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £141). 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 CMB to MAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Manchester. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

When flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 37% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Manchester ranges from 50.0 - 90.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 90.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Manchester when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Manchester by month

Plan your trip to Manchester by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Manchester, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of December, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 15 November 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,857 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,909 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,505 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

Related info for your journey

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

    Manchester (MAN), located 8.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester. 5 airlines have flights to Manchester from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Manchester should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £869 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Turkish Airlines, starting at £1,002 and £1,007 round-trip.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £374 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £391 and Turkish Airlines from £1,587 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester (average of £117). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester in June is currently the most expensive (average of £141). 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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