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Cheapest return fare
£298
Typical prices: £269-£416
Salam Air
Sat 19/9Sat 26/9
RUH - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£466
Typical prices: £384-£505
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 19/9Sat 26/9
RUH - CMB • Direct
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Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Colombo (RUH-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
Salam Air Logo
15:00 - 03:50RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
10h 20m1 stop Muscat Seeb
Salam Air Logo
04:50 - 14:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
11h 40m1 stop Muscat Seeb
£298Salam Air
Sun, 6 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Gulf Air Logo
23:25 - 09:40RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 45m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
Gulf Air Logo
17:20 - 04:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
13h 10m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
£335Gulf Air
Mon, 7 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Gulf Air Logo
12:05 - 09:40RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 05m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
Gulf Air Logo
17:20 - 04:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
13h 10m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
£335Gulf Air
Tue, 8 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep
Gulf Air Logo
16:00 - 09:40RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 10m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
Gulf Air Logo
17:20 - 04:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
13h 10m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
£335Gulf Air
Sat, 19 Sep - Fri, 25 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 02:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 35m2 stops Jeddah King Abdulaziz Intl Sharjah
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:10 - 08:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
7h 40m1 stop Sharjah
£341Multiple Airlines
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
16:50 - 08:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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09:55 - 02:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
19h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£364Etihad Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
04:20 - 20:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:20 - 15:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£367Etihad Airways
Wed, 4 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
10:30 - 20:15RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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16:05 - 15:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£367Etihad Airways
Sat, 10 Oct - Mon, 12 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
04:20 - 20:35RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
16:20 - 15:15CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
25h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
£367Etihad Airways
Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep
SriLankan Airlines Logo
22:30 - 06:20RUH  Riyadh King Khaled Intl-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
5h 20mdirect
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:15 - 21:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-RUH Riyadh King Khaled Intl
5h 35mdirect
£466SriLankan Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Riyadh to Colombo flights

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

How much is a return flight from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh usually cost between £274 and £520 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £298 on Salam Air (19 Sept–26 Sept).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £475 and £442 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £516 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Riyadh to Colombo

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£175
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Riyadh to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £175 for a one-way ticket and £298 for a return.

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

    Riyadh airport is called Riyadh King Khaled Intl and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Riyadh and Colombo.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Riyadh to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Colombo, Etihad Airways or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Colombo are Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of £338 and an overall rating of 7.3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £492 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh 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 Riyadh to Colombo.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Riyadh with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh 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 Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Colombo to Riyadh? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £186 or less one-way and £516 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Riyadh to Colombo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Riyadh King Khaled Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

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Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

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Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

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Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

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Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Riyadh to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Riyadh 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Riyadh to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
Etihad AirwaysOverall score based on 1500 reviews
7.1Food
7.5Boarding
7.2Entertainment
7.7Crew
7.3Comfort
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The staff was excellent. They checked on my needs at the appropriate amount, letting me sleep when I needed, checking up when I was awake.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jul 2026
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The staff was excellent. They checked on my needs at the appropriate amount, letting me sleep when I needed, checking up when I was awake.

i have book the flight with baggage. and i have paid $800.00 for the baggage. when i contacted to JUSTFLY Costumer Service they told me that my baggage was included in the booking. then why i have to pay. i am going to file a complain against it. $800.00 is not at all small amount

Very disappointed to not have lounge access The shorter flight seats were uncomfortable

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.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion and just ply wood. The seats are so compact that no one would sit comfortably. I am a slim person and it was super hard for me to move in the seat just imagine what someone else would feel. This airline would be my last option. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far far better than this. Do not travel even for free.

Too many carryon bags with size of checking bags. Because of that space was not there to put carry on backpacks.

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

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

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

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

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