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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

Mon, 8 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
09:10 - 04:25RUH-CMB
16h 45m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
15:10 - 08:20CMB-RUH
19h 40m1 stop
£244Air Arabia
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Fri, 12 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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22:35 - 08:30RUH-CMB
7h 25m1 stop
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05:15 - 16:00CMB-RUH
13h 15m1 stop
Mon, 8 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
Air Arabia Logo
09:10 - 04:45RUH-CMB
17h 05m1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
05:15 - 16:00CMB-RUH
13h 15m1 stop
£252Air Arabia
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Thu, 11 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
flydubai Logo
02:20 - 16:35RUH-CMB
35h 45m1 stop
flydubai Logo
10:30 - 20:15CMB-RUH
36h 15m2 stops
£277flydubai
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Thu, 18 Dec - Mon, 19 Jan
flydubai Logo
10:00 - 00:45RUH-CMB
36h 15m1 stop
flydubai Logo
01:45 - 09:00CMB-RUH
33h 45m1 stop
£283flydubai
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Wed, 8 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
23:20 - 09:30RUH-CMB
31h 40m2 stops
Gulf Air Logo
17:25 - 22:20CMB-RUH
31h 25m2 stops
£302Gulf Air
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Thu, 9 Oct - Mon, 20 Oct
Gulf Air Logo
16:00 - 09:30RUH-CMB
15h 00m2 stops
Gulf Air Logo
17:25 - 17:00CMB-RUH
26h 05m2 stops
£314Gulf Air
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Sun, 7 Sep - Sun, 14 Sep
Emirates Logo
02:20 - 17:20RUH-CMB
12h 30m2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 05:10CMB-RUH
11h 05m2 stops
£365Emirates
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Sun, 24 Aug - Mon, 22 Sep
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 18:30RUH-CMB
18h 45m2 stops
Emirates Logo
02:05 - 11:55CMB-RUH
12h 20m1 stop
£366Emirates
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Fri, 15 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
Etihad Airways Logo
16:45 - 15:25RUH-CMB
20h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:15CMB-RUH
13h 40m1 stop
£378Etihad Airways
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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.

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 September, where tickets cost £292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £439 and £397 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.

No, with an average price for the route of £397, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 21% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Riyadh to Colombo

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£91
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £121 for a one-way ticket and £323 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, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Colombo are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of £412 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £352 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 £199 or less one-way and £280 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

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Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

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Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

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Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3300 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Everything was great but the food portions and quality was awful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

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.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- 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.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

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

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.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

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