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£332 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Colombo

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Cheapest return fare
£558
Typical prices: £727-£633
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Cheapest • from £568 (return)
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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Colombo (MAN-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Manchester to Colombo

Tue, 26 May - Sat, 6 Jun
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Manchester to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in May.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost £641 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,056 and £983 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Colombo

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£332
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Manchester to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Manchester to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Manchester to Colombo flights

  • Are there non-stop flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    No, unfortunately, you cannot fly direct from Manchester to Colombo; however, there are plenty of indirect flights that you can take that will get you to your destination quickly and efficiently. You can take a flight, for example, with British Airways, which requires one stop along the way at Hamad International Airport in Doha. Alternatively, you could also fly with Emirates and stop in Dubai.

  • Is there a Fast Track at Manchester Airport?

    Yes, you can Fast Track at Manchester Airport, which means you don’t have to spend time queueing unnecessarily. This needs to be booked at least 1h before you arrive at the airport and will cost approximately £4 per person. You will be provided with a time slot that provides you with a time for when you can access the Express Lane using your QR code.

  • Can I stay at a hotel the night before my flight?

    Yes, should you have an early flight the next day or maybe you just want to relax before your trip, there are hotels at Manchester Airport for you to stay at. You can choose a hotel such as the Airport Inn or Crowne Plaza, which are both ideal for those that want to be situated close to the airport the next morning and want quick access to the terminal building.

  • How to get from Colombo Airport to the city centre?

    Once you have landed at Bandaranaike Airport in Colombo, you can reach the city centre with ease. You can opt for a bus (Service 187) that costs about 120 Rs (£0.40) and will take you around 45min in total. Whereas a taxi will cost more, around 2225 Rs (£8), but get you to your destination faster, in around 25min.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £332 for a one-way ticket and £558 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Manchester to Colombo?

    Manchester and Colombo are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Manchester from Manchester and will be arriving at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Manchester to Colombo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular stopover when flying to Colombo from Manchester?

    Doha is the most popular stopover city among KAYAK users travelling from Manchester to Colombo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Manchester to Colombo, Emirates or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Colombo are Emirates and SWISS. With an average price for the route of £962 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £581 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Manchester to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Manchester is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Manchester with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Manchester up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Manchester to Colombo?

    In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Manchester to Colombo were found on Gulf Air (£568) and Etihad Airways (£599).

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • You can get to Manchester Airport easily from the centre of the city, so it’s a good airport to fly to Sri Lanka from. You can catch a train from Manchester Piccadilly Station, which takes around 20min or arrive by car via the A555.
  • At Manchester Airport there are many exchange bureaus, such as International Currency Exchange, Travelex, and Post Office, where you can change your pounds for Sri Lankan rupees and get your holiday underway.
  • Once you’ve landed at Colombo Airport you can get to the city centre easily, but you can also go further afield too. Get to Kandy in about 3h by car or drive to Madampe in about 1h 30mins.
  • Before you fly to Sri Lanka, you can enjoy the lounges at Manchester Airport. Access a lounge such as Escape Lounge, which costs about £20 per person and provides you with complimentary food, refreshments, and Wi-Fi whilst you wait to take-off.
  • You can request mobility assistance at Manchester Airport, so you can get to your plane with ease. Call the Special Assistance Reception at least 48h before you fly and they will either meet you when you arrive at the airport or you can locate the reception in the Check-in Hall.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Manchester to Colombo

 
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3559 reviews
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Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

10.0 ExcellentKh, Jan 2026
DXB - MXP
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Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

Emirates need to improve the boarding process. There is no point calling for all First and Business Class passengers plus Platinum, Gold and Silver Skywards members at one time. Further to this, try channeling all these people into one entry point with no defined lines. It was chaos. The is a common issue on the Dubai to Riyadh flight. Poor effort Emirates.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

Flight departed punctually on time. Unfortunately it seems because the destination airport is a secondary airport the airline sees it fit to operate a plane with lower comfort and offerings. There was no inflight entertainment, wifi or let alone a screen to at least track flight status for remaining flight time.

I always fly with Qatar air and you are the best. Keep up the good wor, after travelling with Qatar Air More than 80 times, you never offer to upgrade me.but it happened to my friend companion some time. Any how i still enjoying travelling with Qatar air and wait one day to upgrade me too. Best Regards

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

As good as you can expect an economy flight from Europe to Australia to be. Nothing agains Qatar, just feels like every new generation of plane gets tighter.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

The flight overall was good. The attendants did a good job except that 1 female had too much fragrance on. The other things that made the flight unpleasant were out of the airlines control.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

I liked the crew, the food and the foot space. I did not like the comfort of the seats.

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

No entertainment except on app. No outlets working to charge. Good service

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

The crew has always been great on BA. They are very friendly and accommodating. I like that they have vegetarian options already in the menu. And the free wine is a nice perk.) I noticed (both directions of my trip) minor upgrades/ replacements needed on the plane itself (touch screen didn't work with touch; bathroom light didn't go on). However, this is one of my favorite airlines.

It was not British Air, we were put onto Air Portugal for our London to Lisbon leg.

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

BA code for a Vueling flight. All god but the temperature in the plane (too hot when engine not running but otherwise ok)

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Food options limited and quality wasn’t very good. I was I was in premium economy and the people in front of me pushed their seats back to fully reclined position which made it difficult for me. My seat wouldn’t recline at all. I suggest that BA restrict the recliner more. Also, the audio in my headset didn’t work unless I held it in all the time. Entertainment choices were good. Customer services is excellent. Thank you to BA team.

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