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Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $364 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $666 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 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 and US-Bangla Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 30% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 9% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $501 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $593, a difference of $92. 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 44% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 41 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Pettah Market, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque and Fort Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 3:38 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 4:08 am.

The flight takes about 5h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $538. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 5h 13m, covering 2,509 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $304 to $1,186. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $209, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 56% of its flights are on time.

Night 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.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 14m, compared with 8h 38m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 10h 12m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 2 hours ahead of Riyadh (India Time vs Arabian Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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

Round-trip flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $437 to $657, with an average of $538 over the past 12 months. Anything below $437 counts as a good deal.