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

• Earliest: departs at 2:15 am and lands at 6:43 am
• Latest: departs at 8:50 pm and lands at 1:18 am.

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 nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 4h 28m, covering 2,049 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $347 to $487, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $398 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $397 round-trip and layover options via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) at $401.

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 $5–$100 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% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 25%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $344 to $2,879. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $270, which is 43% above the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $43 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 3 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 $383 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $416, a difference of $33.

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 nonstop 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 at 8h 59m, compared with 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

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