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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester from £257

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

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February

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November

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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 21 February 2025.

Wed 12/1104:20CMB - MAN
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 4/208:25MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£1,935
Thu 13/1120:20CMB - MAN
2 stops29h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 4/213:40MAN - CMB
2 stops47h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£3,523
Wed 12/1102:45CMB - MAN
1 stop14h 00mEmirates
Wed 4/220:40MAN - CMB
2 stops16h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/2£6,673

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

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Colombo

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Manchester

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/3

04:50-13:05

2 stops37h 45m

£257

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/6

20:20-13:10

1 stop21h 20m

£351

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/6

20:20-13:10

1 stop21h 20m

£354

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/3

17:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

£380

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/3

02:45-06:45

1 stop33h 30m

£390

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

16:15-06:40

1 stop19h 55m

£734

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

00:40-19:25

2 stops24h 15m

£1,005

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/6

06:45-12:15

1 stop34h 00m

£1,098

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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 14 February 2025.

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 September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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.

Rainfall in Manchester by month

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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.

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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 21 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Malaysia Airlines
7.4
Good
263 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,832 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £351 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include British Airways from £354 and Gulf Air from £380 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 September is currently the most expensive (average of £143). 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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