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Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £314 and round-trip from £512. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Thu, Nov 5 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      19h 5m
      1 stop
      MAN 06:35
      Colombo - Manchester | Tue, Nov 10 | Gulf Air
      £512 £833
      39% off
      39% off
      £833 £512
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      19h 5m
      1 stop
      MAN 06:35
      Colombo - Manchester | Wed, Dec 9 | Gulf Air
      £567 £833
      32% off
      32% off
      £833 £567
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Nov 6 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      19h 5m
      1 stop
      MAN 06:35
      Colombo - Manchester | Fri, Nov 13 | Gulf Air
      £573 £833
      31% off
      31% off
      £833 £573
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      19h 5m
      1 stop
      MAN 06:35
      Colombo - Manchester | Thu, Dec 10 | Gulf Air
      £600
      28% off
      £833 £600
    • MAN 19:55
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | Etihad Airways
      CMB 04:00
      13h 45m
      1 stop
      MAN 12:15
      Colombo - Manchester | Tue, Dec 8 | Etihad Airways
      £606
      27% off
      £833 £606
    • MAN 19:55
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Etihad Airways
      CMB 16:05
      25h 40m
      1 stop
      MAN 12:15
      Colombo - Manchester | Sat, Nov 7 | Etihad Airways
      £606
      27% off
      £833 £606
    • MAN 19:55
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Nov 25 | Etihad Airways
      CMB 04:00
      19h 30m
      1 stop
      MAN 18:00
      Colombo - Manchester | Wed, Dec 2 | Etihad Airways
      £607
      27% off
      £833 £607
    • MAN 13:50
      24h 55m
      1 stop
      CMB 20:15
      Manchester - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Etihad Airways
      CMB 09:55
      31h 30m
      1 stop
      MAN 11:55
      Colombo - Manchester | Mon, Nov 16 | Etihad Airways
      £607
      27% off
      £833 £607
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Nov 11 | Gulf Air
      CMB 17:00
      18h 55m
      1 stop
      MAN 06:25
      Colombo - Manchester | Sat, Nov 14 | Gulf Air
      £607
      27% off
      £833 £607
    • MAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      CMB 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      MAN 16:00
      Colombo - Manchester | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Gulf Air
      £314 £507
      38% off
      38% off
      £507 £314
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Gulf Air
      £343 £507
      32% off
      32% off
      £507 £343
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | Gulf Air
      £352 £507
      31% off
      31% off
      £507 £352
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Gulf Air
      £361
      28% off
      £507 £361
    • MAN 19:55
      18h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 20:15
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | Etihad Airways
      £366
      28% off
      £507 £366
    • MAN 19:55
      30h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 08:10
      Manchester - Colombo | Tue, Nov 24 | Etihad Airways
      £366
      28% off
      £507 £366
    • MAN 10:15
      18h
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | Gulf Air
      £367
      28% off
      £507 £367
    • MAN 10:15
      18h
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | Gulf Air
      £367
      28% off
      £507 £367
    • MAN 19:35
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      CMB 20:15
      Manchester - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | Etihad Airways
      £369
      27% off
      £507 £369
    • MAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • MAN 08:15
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 02:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Dec 2 | Etihad Airways
      £377 £1,085
      65% off
      65% off
      £1,085 £377
    • MAN 08:15
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 02:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Etihad Airways
      £382 £1,085
      65% off
      65% off
      £1,085 £382
    • MAN 19:55
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Nov 29 | Etihad Airways
      £392 £1,085
      64% off
      64% off
      £1,085 £392
    • MAN 13:50
      12h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 08:10
      Manchester - Colombo | Thu, Nov 26 | Etihad Airways
      £392
      64% off
      £1,085 £392
    • MAN 08:15
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 02:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | Etihad Airways
      £426
      61% off
      £1,085 £426
    • MAN 19:35
      13h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | Etihad Airways
      £454
      57% off
      £1,085 £454
    • MAN 13:50
      12h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 08:10
      Manchester - Colombo | Thu, Nov 19 | Etihad Airways
      £454
      57% off
      £1,085 £454
    • MAN 19:55
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 30 | Etihad Airways
      £503
      54% off
      £1,085 £503
    • MAN 08:15
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 02:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | Etihad Airways
      £509
      53% off
      £1,085 £509
    • MAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • MAN 10:15
      18h
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Dec 6 | Gulf Air
      £367 £507
      28% off
      28% off
      £507 £367
    • MAN 10:15
      18h
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Thu, Dec 3 | Gulf Air
      £367 £507
      28% off
      28% off
      £507 £367
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 16 | Gulf Air
      £314 £507
      38% off
      38% off
      £507 £314
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Tue, Nov 10 | Gulf Air
      £343
      32% off
      £507 £343
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Nov 15 | Gulf Air
      £352
      31% off
      £507 £352
    • MAN 10:10
      18h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 09:45
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Gulf Air
      £361
      28% off
      £507 £361
    • MAN 19:55
      18h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 20:15
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | Etihad Airways
      £366
      28% off
      £507 £366
    • MAN 19:35
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      CMB 20:15
      Manchester - Colombo | Tue, Dec 8 | Etihad Airways
      £369
      27% off
      £507 £369
    • MAN 19:35
      19h 10m
      1 stop
      CMB 20:15
      Manchester - Colombo | Tue, Dec 15 | Etihad Airways
      £370
      27% off
      £507 £370
    • MAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • MAN 08:15
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 02:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Mon, Nov 2 | Etihad Airways
      £382 £1,110
      66% off
      66% off
      £1,110 £382
    • MAN 19:35
      13h 45m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Etihad Airways
      £386 £1,110
      65% off
      65% off
      £1,110 £386
    • MAN 13:50
      12h 50m
      1 stop
      CMB 08:10
      Manchester - Colombo | Tue, Nov 3 | Etihad Airways
      £392 £1,110
      65% off
      65% off
      £1,110 £392
    • MAN 19:55
      13h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Etihad Airways
      £423
      62% off
      £1,110 £423
    • MAN 08:15
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      CMB 02:50
      Manchester - Colombo | Wed, Nov 4 | Etihad Airways
      £426
      62% off
      £1,110 £426
    • MAN 21:30
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      CMB 16:30
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Qatar Airways
      £430
      61% off
      £1,110 £430
    • MAN 21:30
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      CMB 16:30
      Manchester - Colombo | Sat, Oct 31 | Qatar Airways
      £434
      61% off
      £1,110 £434
    • MAN 21:30
      13h 30m
      1 stop
      CMB 16:30
      Manchester - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | British Airways
      £461
      57% off
      £1,110 £461
    • MAN 08:00
      12h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 01:55
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | British Airways
      £527
      53% off
      £1,110 £527
    • MAN 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CMB 14:00
      Manchester - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Manchester to Colombo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of £373. It is best to avoid December, when the average price can reach £688.

£688
£531
£373
£216
    Cheapest
  • £476
    Oct
  • £456
    Nov
  • £688
    Dec
  • £446
    Jan
  • £407
    Feb
  • £387
    Mar
  • £440
    Apr
  • £373
    May
  • £423
    Jun
  • £614
    Jul
  • £506
    Aug
  • £420
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, June is often the month to find the lowest fares from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of £699. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching £1,226.

£1,226
£963
£699
£436
    Cheapest
  • £780
    Oct
  • £762
    Nov
  • £1,226
    Dec
  • £843
    Jan
  • £753
    Feb
  • £790
    Mar
  • £808
    Apr
  • £707
    May
  • £699
    Jun
  • £1,014
    Jul
  • £918
    Aug
  • £735
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Sunday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£543
£478
£412
£347
    Cheapest
  • £426
    Mon
  • £415
    Tue
  • £489
    Wed
  • £543
    Thu
  • £533
    Fri
  • £532
    Sat
  • £412
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is Ryanair (from £257) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Ryanair
From £257
easyJet
From £271
Pegasus Airlines
From £275
Jet2.com
From £282
Gulf Air
From £327
Lufthansa
From £330
Swiss Airlines
From £351
Etihad Airways
From £370
Vueling Airlines
From £374
Turkish Airlines
From £377

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What is the flight schedule from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Manchester to Colombo and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. U27852

    Manchester Airport

    15:00

    MAN

    1h 20m

    Direct

    17:20

    AMS

    - - T W - F -
    Search

  2. EY042

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    20:15

    AMS

    7h 25m

    Direct

    06:40

    AUH

    - M T W T F S

  3. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:15

    AUH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    20:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  4. FR3724

    Manchester Airport

    19:55

    MAN

    1h 20m

    Direct

    22:15

    BVA

    - - - W T F S
    Search

  5. EY032

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    09:55

    CDG

    6h 50m

    Direct

    19:45

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  6. EY394

    Zayed International Airport

    20:50

    AUH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    02:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  7. U22117

    Manchester Airport

    17:25

    MAN

    1h 35m

    Direct

    20:00

    CDG

    - - - W - - S
    Search

  8. EY032

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    09:55

    CDG

    6h 50m

    Direct

    19:45

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  9. EY394

    Zayed International Airport

    20:50

    AUH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    02:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  10. FR2148

    Manchester Airport

    18:25

    MAN

    2h 30m

    Direct

    21:55

    KRK

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  11. G9731

    John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice

    13:40

    KRK

    5h 30m

    Direct

    21:10

    SHJ

    - M - W - F S

  12. G9502

    Sharjah International Airport

    22:35

    SHJ

    4h 25m

    Direct

    04:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  13. PC1180

    Manchester Airport

    11:45

    MAN

    4h

    Direct

    17:45

    SAW

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. PC406

    Sabiha Gökçen International Airport

    22:05

    SAW

    4h 50m

    Direct

    03:55

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  15. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:15

    AUH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    20:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  16. FR3722

    Manchester Airport

    06:10

    MAN

    1h 20m

    Direct

    08:30

    BVA

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  17. EY034

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    20:25

    CDG

    7h 20m

    Direct

    06:45

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  18. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:15

    AUH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    20:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  19. FR6816

    Manchester Airport

    06:40

    MAN

    2h 10m

    Direct

    09:50

    MXP

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  20. G9794

    Il Caravaggio International Airport

    11:55

    BGY

    6h

    Direct

    20:55

    SHJ

    S - T - T - S

  21. G9502

    Sharjah International Airport

    22:35

    SHJ

    4h 25m

    Direct

    04:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  22. LS949

    Manchester Airport

    09:15

    MAN

    2h 40m

    Direct

    12:55

    KRK

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  23. G9749

    John Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice

    22:10

    KRK

    5h 40m

    Direct

    06:50

    SHJ

    S - T - T - S

  24. G9587

    Sharjah International Airport

    19:55

    SHJ

    4h 25m

    Direct

    01:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  25. FR693

    Manchester Airport

    06:05

    MAN

    2h 25m

    Direct

    09:30

    VIE

    S M - W T F S
    Search

  26. G9228

    Vienna International Airport

    22:10

    VIE

    5h 40m

    Direct

    06:50

    SHJ

    S - T - - F -

  27. G9587

    Sharjah International Airport

    19:55

    SHJ

    4h 25m

    Direct

    01:50

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  28. FR3187

    Manchester Airport

    16:50

    MAN

    2h 35m

    Direct

    20:25

    MAD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  29. EY104

    Madrid Barajas Airport

    21:10

    MAD

    6h 45m

    Direct

    06:55

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  30. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:15

    AUH

    4h 30m

    Direct

    20:15

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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About Manchester Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport

Learn about Manchester Airport (MAN) and Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 8,858.08km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £314
Cheapest return ticket price £512

FAQs for Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Colombo?

    • The distance from Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • One-way flights from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport currently start from £314, and round-trip fares start from £512. The current lowest fare is a Gulf Air flight departing on Mon, Nov 16; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is £537. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Enter Manchester Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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