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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 6:48 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 2:48 am.

The flight takes about 4h 33m.

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 33m, 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 $321 to $467, with an average of $383 over the past 12 months. Anything below $321 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of $383. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $361 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $382 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $3–$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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $328, which is 78% above the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 1 hour 31 minutes.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Chennai (MAA) - 3% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $369 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $402: a $33 difference. 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 55m, compared with 10h 25m via Chennai (MAA) and 13h 11m 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.