AED 437 Find Cheap Flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo – Compare and Save

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:15 and lands at 06:43
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 01:18.

The flight takes about 4h 28m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 4h 28m, covering 5,307 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from AED 1,274 to AED 1,787, with an average of AED 1,463 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,274 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the AED 1,463 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at AED 1,458 return and stopover options via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) at AED 1,474.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 25% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 25%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 606, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 158 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Xdrive Mobility
• GREEN MOTION
• AcaRent
• Ace
• CarWiz

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 88% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Chennai (MAA) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,407 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 1,528, a difference of AED 121.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 59m, compared to 10h 25m via Chennai (MAA) and 14h 17m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Pettah Market is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.