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Cheapest return flight
£639
Typical prices: £586-£768
Emirates
Thu 18/1Fri 2/2
BLQ - CMB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£406
Typical prices: £353-£495
Turkish Airlines
Sun 2/12
BLQ - CMB • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Bologna and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
13 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 13 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 18% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Zurich (ZRH)
Cheapest • Avg £561 (return)
Dubai Intl (DXB)
Shortest trip • 15h 01m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Bologna to Colombo (BLQ-CMB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Bologna to Colombo

Mon, 18 Jan - Fri, 29 Jan
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14:30 - 18:25BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
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20:15 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
20h 55m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
£639Emirates
Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
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14:30 - 15:55BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
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21:45 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
£642Emirates
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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14:30 - 18:25BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
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02:40 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
14h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£643Emirates
Thu, 29 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
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14:30 - 10:15BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
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11:15 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
29h 55m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
£644Emirates
Mon, 18 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
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10:45 - 09:40BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 25m1 stop Zurich
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11:40 - 09:50CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
26h 40m1 stop Zurich
£646SWISS
Sun, 17 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
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16:15 - 02:50BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 05m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:00 - 22:50CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
23h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Rome Fiumicino
£657Etihad Airways
Fri, 15 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb
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16:15 - 20:15BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 30m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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04:00 - 10:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
34h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Rome Fiumicino
£661Etihad Airways
Thu, 4 Feb - Sun, 21 Feb
Emirates Logo
14:30 - 21:55BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
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21:50 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
19h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
£665Emirates
Fri, 29 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
16:15 - 08:10BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
35h 25m2 stops Rome Fiumicino Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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21:35 - 22:50CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
29h 45m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Rome Fiumicino
£666Etihad Airways
Thu, 29 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
Emirates Logo
14:30 - 15:55BLQ  Bologna Guglielmo Marconi-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl
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02:40 - 12:40CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BLQ Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
14h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
£668Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

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

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

Return flights from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport start at £639. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £586 to £768. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £639 on Emirates.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and is 4% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 3% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at £549 return.
•December (£712) and March (£709) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 29% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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

Flights from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 13 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Low season

April

Cheapest flight

£406
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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Your Bologna 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 Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    A direct flight from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 4,817 miles.

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

    Return flights from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £586 to £768, with an average of £667 over the past 12 months. Anything below £586 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 33% above the route average of £667. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Bologna 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 £639 to £5,166. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £450, which is 17% 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 Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flights from Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

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

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

    • Istanbul (IST) – 61% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 38% of one-stop connections
    • Zurich (ZRH) – 0% of one-stop connections

    Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    On the Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 8%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £643 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £693 – a £50 difference. 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 Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 01m, compared to 15h 35m via Istanbul (IST) and 20h 45m via Zurich (ZRH).

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

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of Bologna (India Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Your guide to booking Bologna 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 Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average £643 – about £50 less than Sunday (7% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 13 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Bologna to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip for May. Fares historically average £549 return in that month – typically £163 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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