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KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Colombo, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Manchester to Colombo, as well as popular online travel agencies
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Colombo (MAN-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Manchester to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Manchester to Colombo

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $869 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,345 and $1,341 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonMay
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.

When to book flights from Manchester to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Manchester to Colombo flights

  • Are there non-stop flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    No, unfortunately, you cannot fly direct from Manchester to Colombo; however, there are plenty of indirect flights that you can take that will get you to your destination quickly and efficiently. You can take a flight, for example, with British Airways, which requires one stop along the way at Hamad International Airport in Doha. Alternatively, you could also fly with Emirates and stop in Dubai.

  • Is there a Fast Track at Manchester Airport?

    Yes, you can Fast Track at Manchester Airport, which means you don’t have to spend time queueing unnecessarily. This needs to be booked at least 1h before you arrive at the airport and will cost approximately £4 per person. You will be provided with a time slot that provides you with a time for when you can access the Express Lane using your QR code.

  • Can I stay at a hotel the night before my flight?

    Yes, should you have an early flight the next day or maybe you just want to relax before your trip, there are hotels at Manchester Airport for you to stay at. You can choose a hotel such as the Airport Inn or Crowne Plaza, which are both ideal for those that want to be situated close to the airport the next morning and want quick access to the terminal building.

  • How to get from Colombo Airport to the city centre?

    Once you have landed at Bandaranaike Airport in Colombo, you can reach the city centre with ease. You can opt for a bus (Service 187) that costs about 120 Rs (£0.40) and will take you around 45min in total. Whereas a taxi will cost more, around 2225 Rs (£8), but get you to your destination faster, in around 25min.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Manchester and Colombo?

    Yes

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Colombo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Manchester and Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Colombo, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Colombo are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,007 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,075 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline. Booking your flights between Manchester and CMB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • You can get to Manchester Airport easily from the centre of the city, so it’s a good airport to fly to Sri Lanka from. You can catch a train from Manchester Piccadilly Station, which takes around 20min or arrive by car via the A555.
  • At Manchester Airport there are many exchange bureaus, such as International Currency Exchange, Travelex, and Post Office, where you can change your pounds for Sri Lankan rupees and get your holiday underway.
  • Once you’ve landed at Colombo Airport you can get to the city centre easily, but you can also go further afield too. Get to Kandy in about 3h by car or drive to Madampe in about 1h 30mins.
  • Before you fly to Sri Lanka, you can enjoy the lounges at Manchester Airport. Access a lounge such as Escape Lounge, which costs about £20 per person and provides you with complimentary food, refreshments, and Wi-Fi whilst you wait to take-off.
  • You can request mobility assistance at Manchester Airport, so you can get to your plane with ease. Call the Special Assistance Reception at least 48h before you fly and they will either meet you when you arrive at the airport or you can locate the reception in the Check-in Hall.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Manchester to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3725 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
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The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

6.0 GoodKelley, Jan 2026
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The boarding process was awful-the computers were down and there was no way to check in. Took extremely long, very chaotic and no guarantee our bags were even getting on the plane. I was also delayed and took away from any time i had to catch a connecting flight.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

Nice airline. I was in a really weird seat which had extra leg room, but no basket or stowage. And the people next to me were pretty noisy during the flight, so it was hard to rest. I wish staff came around to pick up trash more often as I had no where to put it except my lap or the floor.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

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