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

• Earliest: departs at 02:15 and lands at 06:43
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 01:18.

The flight takes about 4h 28m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 4h 28m, 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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £253 to £358, with an average of £293 over the past 12 months. Anything below £253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £293 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £292 return and stopover options via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) at £294.

Etihad Airways is the only airline operating Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £4–£75 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% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, Evening flights for 20%, and Night flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £226 to £2,187. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £153, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Ace
• AcaRent
• 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, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 90% of one-stop connections
• Chennai (MAA) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 2% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £283 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £307, a difference of £24.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct 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 of 8h 56m, compared to 10h 25m via Chennai (MAA) and 14h 17m 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.

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

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.