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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip 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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05:55 - 23:05MAN-CMB
36h 40m2 stops
23:40 - 09:55CMB-MAN
38h 45m2 stops
Tue, 17 Sep - Thu, 17 Oct
05:55 - 23:05MAN-CMB
36h 40m2 stops
23:40 - 09:55CMB-MAN
38h 45m2 stops
Tue, 17 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
09:50 - 08:10MAN-CMB
17h 50m1 stop
03:05 - 12:00CMB-MAN
13h 25m1 stop
£769Emirates
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Mon, 6 May - Sun, 19 May
08:25 - 03:25MAN-CMB
14h 30m1 stop
03:35 - 13:15CMB-MAN
14h 10m1 stop
£773Qatar Airways
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 21 May
14:55 - 09:00MAN-CMB
13h 35m1 stop
03:35 - 13:15CMB-MAN
14h 10m1 stop
£774Qatar Airways
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Sun, 12 May - Tue, 21 May
09:50 - 18:30MAN-CMB
28h 10m2 stops
03:05 - 07:45CMB-MAN
33h 10m1 stop
£776Emirates
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Tue, 17 Sep - Wed, 16 Oct
21:35 - 17:45MAN-CMB
15h 40m1 stop
03:35 - 13:15CMB-MAN
14h 10m1 stop
£791British Airways
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Tue, 30 Apr - Wed, 29 May
09:15 - 09:05MAN-CMB
19h 20m2 stops
17:00 - 07:15CMB-MAN
18h 45m2 stops
£824Gulf Air
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Wed, 2 Oct - Sat, 5 Oct
09:15 - 09:05MAN-CMB
19h 20m2 stops
17:00 - 07:15CMB-MAN
18h 45m2 stops
£826Gulf Air
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Sun, 15 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
21:25 - 16:20MAN-CMB
14h 25m1 stop
03:35 - 13:15CMB-MAN
14h 10m1 stop
£867British Airways
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Flights from Manchester to Colombo - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Colombo on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Manchester to Colombo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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 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 May, where tickets cost £733 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is £1,045 and £1,038 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Colombo

Low season

October

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£284
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive 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 £354 for a one-way ticket and £661 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, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Manchester and Colombo, with SkyTeam 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 Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Manchester to Colombo are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £907 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £841 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • 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.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Colombo

  • 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.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Manchester to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 4087 reviews
8.3entertainment
8.2boarding
8.3crew
7.9food
8.1comfort
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The customers before boarding the plane from Dubai was HORRENDOUS. The entire Emirates staff had a stick up their bum. The guy at the check in booth was rude. I don’t understand.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024DXB - JFK
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The customers before boarding the plane from Dubai was HORRENDOUS. The entire Emirates staff had a stick up their bum. The guy at the check in booth was rude. I don’t understand.

Absolutely terrible delays for 3 hours changed seats after we paid an upgrade on both legs. It appears it’s up to us to request a refund after they down graded our seat. Never again !!

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

More space all around is practically essential on long international fights, and Emirates definitely delivers. But food selection and taste was only average. Otherwise, the flight was smooth and the cabin crew service was fine.

Lovely experience. I feel like travelling in Emirates.. The flights are always superb.Vegan food served was really good..

Quality and tasty Food and service, bigger seat comfort and leg room, etc.

Boarding was chaotic ,wish it was better orgnaised. Seating was comfortable , however food quality left much to be desired. Over all a great experience but with room for imporvement. The Dubai Delhi sector was terrible with poor seat pitch over crowded rack space , crew trying to put even laptop containing bags in to luggage even the waiting area was poorly kept - the dubai - delhi lap was extremly poor flying experience in all respects - the waiting area, the craft the seat pitch & the service quality. It is sad but this will make me look for other options when flying out of Delhi.

There was a smell front the washroom on flight. There could have been efforts to ensure better sanitation/air circulation once used severally.

Everything was perfect... especially air hostess were excellent in attending people.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Overall good but staff in the place looked extremely tired after 8hrs in 14 hrs journey and then service was cut short and response time for calls increased in later part of flight. Food was ok not astonishing

I would advice everybody not to fly by Indigo, no entertainment in flight, rude behavior of staff, worst experience of my life

Transit , Too long for terminal change, for a moment I thought Qatar airlines going to Los Angeles by bus. Please make transit convenient and quick.

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

In spite of placing requests for vegetarian food, I didn’t get it because they ran out of stock. According to crew, only fixed number of vegetarian orders will be carried. Typically, they should have checked and served those who had specifically requested. I was one of those to get the food last.

Staff was helpful. Flight was on time. Overall excellent experience. Thank you will fly again.

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

Gulfair were on top form and everything went as planned

The entertainment on board was really poor. The map doesn’t give enough information and the movies have arabic subtitles, you can’t choose. The stuff wasn’t very friendly and the breakfast really poor. The food must not be spicy! They didn’t have enough drinks.

Aereo nuovissimo e con tanti servizi malgrado la durata del volo Spazio per le gambe ridottk

It was a great experience, can’t wait to do it again soon!!

Aircraft was new and comfertable .on time. Cabin crews, which I got english language pronounce was very difficult to understand .ovee all ok flight

The boarding at Heathrow is chaotic. That's partly due to the lack of space and seating at gate 8, and a Qatar flight from gate 9 at the same time. That's down to Heathrow rather than Gulf Air. I've had a similar experience here before. Another problem which isn't specific to Gulf Air or Heathrow is announcements, and those for boarding in particular. They are difficult to hear with all the other noise and for me with hearing problems it's even worse. A simple tv screen would help, so long as it's updated of course.

This itineray had to be cancelled as the connection time in Paris was only 55 min which is below the 90 min required by Paris airport. Nether Chat deal/Kayak, nor Gulf air nor American Air picked on that. I called American Air for unrelated question was then told that boarding would be denied due to the short connection time. This should have been an automatic notification from Chat deal/ Kayak or Gulf air and itinery cancelled. What is the point of inconveniencing the passenger?? The return has still not be refunded. Shame on Gulf Air, very poor customer service for an airline that has so good flight crew!

It has been a couple of years since I flew with Etihad last, after having a unpleasant experience with them coming out of the pandemic. I can say that the experience has uplifted, but I can’t really rate the service. At Barcelona airport the service was great, with their dedicated Etihad staff very helpful. The onboard experience wasn’t great, not very personalised and it really makes sense why Etihad doesn’t feature in the top 10 2023 Skytrax awards. The crew just seemed to be inattentive and almost absent from the cabin. I felt that I had to keep getting their attention. Even after I’d finished my meal, an hour went by before I had to call them to clear the tray/plate etc.

Crew were very polite and quicker in service. Excellent cooling, comfortable seats and tasty food served

The staff was very nice and polite but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air. It would be nice to have more time to sleep since it was a night flight

The staff was kind and polite, but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air.it would be also be nice to have more time to sleep, since it was a night flight

Entertainment did not work from flight from Abu Dhabi to Kolkata. Emirates has a much better flight in that sector.

1.Aircraft Comfort: The aircraft type was quite small with non-reclining, cramped seats that significantly lacked comfort. 2.In-flight Entertainment: There was no provision of in-flight entertainment screens or Wi-Fi for the majority of the flight. 3.Boarding Process at New Abu Dhabi Airport: Despite the move to a new airport, which promised enhanced experiences, the use of buses instead of jet bridges did not meet expectations, causing inconvenience. 4.Gate Change Communication: A last-minute gate change was poorly communicated, resulting in a long and difficult walk.

Very unfriendly team. It was very difficult to get a cup of coffee. Legroom was extremely small. Old, dilapidated plane.

Boarding was quick and efficient. Ground staff were pleasant and courteous. Food was tasty, portions were good for me. Food containers kept slipping on the tray. Tray would look better with an anti-skid tray mat. I had the bulkhead seat which was very uncomfortable for couple of reasons. Aircraft is designed with no throughput to move across aisle to aisle. Passengers kept jumping over my legs to get from one side to the other to use the toilet. Secondly I had a mother and 9 month baby next to me. Mom had to hold baby for 12 hours in her lap as he did not fit into the bassinet. Half the baby was on my lap during the flight. Aircraft temperature was very cold - light attendant said it was the central cooling and nothing could be done about it. Movie selection was very poor old and outdated.

Sits are very uncomfortable Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

Offered vegetable curry when it was actually tofu which I don’t care for.

The flight was good the crew excellent…but take off delayed three hours!!!

The boarding process was a disaster. No one respects the boarding groups—tired old aeroplane. There are no sockets to charge phones. The cushion seats are ancient and hurts back and gluts

Check in process was unfamiliar. While receiving assistance the employees supervisor berated him for not walking the area. Lucky for us, he ignored her and helped us check in. Did not know about the baggage fees with economy basic and spent 450 GBP (nearly$600) just on bags for a total of less than 2 hours flying time (50 minutes one way) on a round trip lasting less than 3 days. Customers check their own bags at kiosk and place on conveyor themselves. No reason for such an high cost of checking bags when customers do half the work. Some destinations it’s unavoidable, but will definitely seek other airlines before British Airways for future travel. Astronomically high price for bags. Our first experience flying British Airways and very, very disappointed. Completely overpriced for the services we received.

Check in process was unfamiliar. While receiving assistance the employees supervisor berated him for not walking the area. Lucky for us, he ignored her and helped us check in. Did not know about the baggage fees with economy basic and spent 450 GBP (nearly$600) just on bags for a total of less than 2 hours flying time (50 minutes one way) on a round trip lasting less than 3 days. Astronomically high price for bags. Our first experience flying British Airways and very disappointed. Completely overpriced for the service we received.

Both mine and my husband's chairs were broken. Also it took 2 hours to get our bags after our flight which was wild.

Having traveled from Canada through Seattle -London-Edinburgh with only carry on ( to keep trip uncomplicated ) We had to check our hand luggage at the gate as flight was full This was really annoying since due to their late flight in from Seattle we’d missed our orginal flight to Edinburgh and had been put on a flight four hours later We had no checked luggage with no need to go to the baggage carousel Very annoying

To take off on time but warned about a possible delay by enail which was good

perhaps eye contact with the cabin crew, instead of abruptness and an impatience to serve.

Crew and boarding fine. Flight delayed, then delayed again after boarding.

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Cheapest flights to Colombo from Manchester found in 2024

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Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Manchester to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
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53h 15mMAN-CMB
£284
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29h 05mMAN-CMB
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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Manchester to Colombo that are departing in the next 10 days.
17/4Wed
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35h 45mMAN-CMB
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33h 00mCMB-MAN
£668
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£716
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33h 35mMAN-CMB
21/4Sun
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34h 20mCMB-MAN
£720
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multi-stopQatar Airways
14h 15mMAN-CMB
2/5Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
14h 55mCMB-MAN
£830
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multi-stopQatar Airways
24h 05mCMB-MAN
£833
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multi-stopEmirates
16h 45mMAN-CMB
1/5Wed
multi-stopEmirates
13h 25mCMB-MAN
£862
18/4Thu
multi-stopEmirates
20h 25mMAN-CMB
27/4Sat
multi-stopEmirates
33h 10mCMB-MAN
£872
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multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 30mMAN-CMB
27/4Sat
multi-stopBritish Airways
22h 25mCMB-MAN
£1,003
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multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
13h 25mMAN-CMB
21/4Sun
multi-stopSriLankan Airlines
29h 45mCMB-MAN
£1,065
18/4Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 25mMAN-CMB
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multi-stopBritish Airways
19h 50mCMB-MAN
£1,098

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Manchester - Colombo Flights

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Manchester (MAN)United Kingdom

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Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

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