CMB - ATH

£291 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Athens – Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 34% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£535
Typical prices: £593-£1,131
Gulf Air
Mon 3/12Fri 7/12
CMB - ATH • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£291
Typical prices: £251-£517
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/3
CMB - ATH • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Athens. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
Insights
Insights
When to travel
April
Cheapest • 47% price drop
January
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Top stopover airports
Sharjah (SHJ)
Cheapest • Avg £588 (return)
Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)
Shortest trip • 10h 38m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you enjoy your trip to Athens!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Colombo to Athens (CMB-ATH)

 
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Colombo to Athens

Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
17:00 - 13:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
24h 15m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
06:15 - 09:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 00m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
£535Gulf Air
Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec
Gulf Air Logo
17:00 - 13:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
24h 15m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
07:15 - 09:45ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 00m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
£558Gulf Air
Tue, 16 Feb - Tue, 13 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
04:00 - 11:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
10h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 08:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£704Etihad Airways
Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 13 Jul
Gulf Air Logo
15:55 - 13:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
25h 20m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
15:20 - 09:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 50m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
£704Gulf Air
Mon, 15 Feb - Tue, 13 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 05:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 08:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£707Etihad Airways
Sun, 21 Feb - Tue, 13 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 05:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
16h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 08:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£713Etihad Airways
Thu, 18 Feb - Tue, 13 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
04:00 - 11:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
10h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 08:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£717Etihad Airways
Sat, 20 Feb - Tue, 13 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
16:05 - 11:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
22h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:25 - 08:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£721Etihad Airways
Thu, 18 Feb - Fri, 16 Jul
Etihad Airways Logo
04:00 - 11:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
10h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
07:20 - 08:35ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£730Etihad Airways
Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 14 Jul
Gulf Air Logo
17:00 - 13:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-ATH Athens Eleftherios V.
24h 15m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
07:25 - 09:40ATH  Athens Eleftherios V.-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 45m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
£734Gulf Air
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

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

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens typically range from £593 to £1,131. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £535 on Gulf Air.

Find deals

Key details for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

£291
Beat the crowds with an average 89% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 27% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens

When to book flights from Colombo to Athens

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Athens based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price

Your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens?

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

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

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

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

    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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens flight?

    Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens range from £593 to £1,131, with an average of £788 over the past 12 months. Anything below £593 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens 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 £535 to £4,645. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £303, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH)?

    Athens Eleftherios V. Airport (ATH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £21 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Record go
    • Centauro
    • Europcar
    • SURPRICE CAR RENTAL
    • Alamo

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

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

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

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

    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 59% of one-stop connections
    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Sharjah (SHJ) – 18% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £515 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at £1,138, a difference of £623.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens?

    Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 38m, compared to 13h 10m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 15h 06m via Sharjah (SHJ).

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

    Athens is 3 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Athens?

    Some of the most popular sights in Athens are Acropolis, Syntagma Square, and Kolonaki Square. These are among the most viewed places in Athens on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens 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 Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £515, about £623 less than Wednesday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Athens trip for April. Fares historically average £418 return in that month – typically £713 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

More options for your flight from Colombo to Athens

Complete your trip to Athens with a hotel stay or car hire

Car hire in Athens
Hotels in Athens
Holidays in Athens