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Cheapest return flight
£597
Typical prices: £777-£1,069
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/11Mon 3/12
BHX - CMB • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£282
Typical prices: £320-£589
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/12
BHX - CMB • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Birmingham and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
23 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 17% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Zurich (ZRH)
Cheapest • Avg £681 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 14h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Colombo (BHX-CMB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Birmingham to Colombo

Fri, 20 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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12:40 - 20:15BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 05m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuwait City Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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02:40 - 17:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
20h 35m2 stops Sharjah Bergamo Orio Al Serio
£597Multiple Airlines
Wed, 18 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov
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12:40 - 20:15BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 05m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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14:35 - 11:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
26h 50m2 stops Sharjah Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
£600Multiple Airlines
Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec
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13:45 - 18:45BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
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21:45 - 11:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
£656Emirates
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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13:45 - 15:55BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
02:40 - 11:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
14h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£657Emirates
Thu, 19 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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08:00 - 02:45BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:30 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£670Qatar Airways
Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan
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14:10 - 16:30BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:30 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£681Qatar Airways
Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec
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08:00 - 01:55BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:30 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£720British Airways
Tue, 29 Dec - Sun, 24 Jan
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07:40 - 19:20BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:30 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£807British Airways
Mon, 1 Mar - Thu, 11 Mar
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16:50 - 05:55BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 35m1 stop Istanbul
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07:25 - 09:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
31h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£827Turkish Airlines
Thu, 1 Apr - Wed, 28 Apr
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17:40 - 05:10BHX  Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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06:40 - 08:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham
30h 45m1 stop Istanbul
£829Turkish Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 10% higher.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at £726 return.
•December (£1,135) and July (£1,081) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 56% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 18% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£282
Beat the crowds with an average 59% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 69% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Your Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

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

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

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

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

    A direct flight from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 5,469 miles.

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

    Return flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £777 to £1,069, with an average of £877 over the past 12 months. Anything below £777 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the £877 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Birmingham 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 £597 to £4,708. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £445, which is 6% below 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 £33 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

    Flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Birmingham (BHX) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

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

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

    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 50% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 8% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £802 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £965, a difference of £163.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 47m, compared to 15h 02m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 15h 28m via Istanbul (IST).

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

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 5 hours ahead of Birmingham (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Birmingham 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average £802, about £163 less than Saturday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 18% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip for May. Fares historically average £726 return in that month – typically £409 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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