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Cheapest return flight
£373
Typical prices: £417-£647
Air Arabia
Wed 24/10Tue 30/10
ATH - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£220
Typical prices: £204-£326
Air Arabia
Sat 20/10
ATH - CMB • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Athens and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 44% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 19% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM)
Cheapest • Avg £417 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 10h 59m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Athens to Colombo (ATH-CMB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Athens to Colombo

Sat, 24 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Air Arabia Logo
23:45 - 04:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 15m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
02:40 - 12:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 45m1 stop Sharjah
£373Air Arabia
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
13:45 - 04:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 15m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
02:40 - 12:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 45m1 stop Sharjah
£383Air Arabia
Sun, 15 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
13:45 - 04:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 15m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
02:40 - 12:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 45m1 stop Sharjah
£384Air Arabia
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
Air Arabia Logo
23:10 - 13:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 05m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 12:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 50m1 stop Sharjah
£386Air Arabia
Fri, 5 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
Air Arabia Logo
23:10 - 04:30ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 50m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
02:40 - 12:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 45m1 stop Sharjah
£425Air Arabia
Wed, 2 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
IndiGo Logo
14:00 - 08:10ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 40m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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19:30 - 11:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
19h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
£428IndiGo
Mon, 15 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
13:45 - 13:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 30m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
14:35 - 12:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 50m1 stop Sharjah
£431Air Arabia
Mon, 1 Mar - Tue, 30 Mar
Air Arabia Logo
23:10 - 01:50ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 10m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
03:10 - 13:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
12h 35m1 stop Sharjah
£439Air Arabia
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec
Air Arabia Logo
23:10 - 13:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 05m1 stop Sharjah
Air Arabia Logo
02:40 - 12:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
13h 45m1 stop Sharjah
£444Air Arabia
Wed, 4 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov
Gulf Air Logo
06:15 - 09:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 00m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
Gulf Air Logo
17:00 - 05:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 00m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
£453Gulf Air
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Return flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport start at £373. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £417 to £647. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £373 on Air Arabia.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and is 12% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 30% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at £416 return.
•July (£712) and December (£687) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 70% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 44% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£220
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 17% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Athens to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Athens to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only Business Class is available on flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    A direct flight from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 4,073 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £417 to £647, with an average of £512 over the past 12 months. Anything below £417 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of £512. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £373 to £2,538. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £393, which is 55% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)?

    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
    • Ace
    • AcaRent
    • Xdrive Mobility
    • SR RENT A CAR

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Athens Eleftherios V. (ATH) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport pass through?

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

    • Sharjah (SHJ) – 40% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections

    Sharjah (SHJ) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at £453 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £667, a difference of £215. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 59m, compared to 12h 26m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 12h 31m via Sharjah (SHJ).

  • What is the time difference between Athens and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

Your guide to booking Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Friday flights average £453 – about £215 less than Sunday (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 44% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Athens to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip for May. Fares historically average £416 return in that month – typically £295 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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