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

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Abu Dhabi. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

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

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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $326 round-trip and layover options via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) at $327.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $3–$44 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Most connecting flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi pass through Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $278 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $365, a difference of $87. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi route, 7% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 59 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi takes 4h 34m, covering 2,049 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 4:00 am and lands at 8:34 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 2:29 am.

The flight takes about 4h 34m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $329. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi flights. 93% of its flights are on time.

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.

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi range from $260 to $396, with an average of $329 over the past 12 months. Anything below $260 counts as a good deal.