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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Colombo

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Riyadh 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Riyadh to Colombo.
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Air Arabia Logo
5:00 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-CMB
18h 50m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
3:55 am - 4:00 pmCMB-RUH
14h 35m1 stop
$219Air Arabia
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Mon, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 24
Air Arabia Logo
5:00 pm - 2:20 pmRUH-CMB
18h 50m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
5:15 am - 4:00 pmCMB-RUH
13h 15m1 stop
$220Air Arabia
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Mon, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 25
flydubai Logo
2:20 am - 4:35 pmRUH-CMB
35h 45m1 stop
flydubai Logo
2:05 am - 12:15 pmCMB-RUH
36h 40m1 stop
$413flydubai
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Thu, Jun 19 - Mon, Jun 23
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 6:15 amRUH-CMB
5h 25mnonstop
SriLankan Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 9:15 pmCMB-RUH
5h 30mnonstop
$419SriLankan Airlines
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Sun, May 11 - Mon, Jun 2
flydubai Logo
2:20 am - 4:35 pmRUH-CMB
35h 45m1 stop
flydubai Logo
5:35 pm - 5:10 amCMB-RUH
14h 05m1 stop
$421flydubai
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Thu, Jun 19 - Fri, Jun 27
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 am - 8:40 pmRUH-CMB
7h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:05 am - 9:00 amCMB-RUH
7h 25m1 stop
$426Etihad Airways
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Sat, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 18
Emirates Logo
4:05 am - 6:30 pmRUH-CMB
11h 55m2 stops
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8:35 pm - 6:05 pmCMB-RUH
24h 00m2 stops
$477Emirates
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Sat, Jun 7 - Wed, Jun 18
Emirates Logo
4:05 am - 6:15 pmRUH-CMB
11h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:05 am - 2:25 amCMB-RUH
18h 50m1 stop
$491Emirates
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Wed, May 14 - Sat, May 17
Etihad Airways Logo
10:15 am - 8:30 amRUH-CMB
19h 45m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
4:30 pm - 9:30 pmCMB-RUH
7h 30m1 stop
$523Etihad Airways
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Tue, Jun 3 - Sun, Jun 8
SriLankan Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 6:15 amRUH-CMB
5h 25mnonstop
SriLankan Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 9:15 pmCMB-RUH
5h 30mnonstop
$627SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, Jun 6 - Fri, Jun 20
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Riyadh to Colombo flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Riyadh to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Riyadh to Colombo, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Riyadh, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost $378 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $583 and $525 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $851 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$171
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Riyadh to Colombo flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $171 for a one-way ticket and $219 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Riyadh and on arrival in Colombo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

    Riyadh airport is called Riyadh King Khaled Intl and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

    The Airbus A321 (sharklets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Colombo?

    There are nonstop flights from Riyadh to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Colombo, Emirates or Air Arabia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Colombo are Emirates and Air Arabia. With an average price for the route of $523 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Air Arabia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $364 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh with another airline. Booking your flights between Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $216 or less one-way and $531 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to Colombo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Riyadh to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3215 reviews
7.8Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
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Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

8.0 ExcellentAli, Mar 2025
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Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Amazing and great experience, crew was available and took great care of my parents. Food was nice and so was the service. Aircraft from Dubai to Mumbai was not so great and was a big showdown of the aircraft service

The flight was slightly delayed because of change of plane but informed beforehand. Flight was very good and comfortable

Superb like always. On time and quite comfortable. Only thing is that the arrival movement was by bus.

We were boarded by bus. That was a bit of pain.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

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