Question 1

How long does a flight from Riyadh to Colombo take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 5h 00m to travel the 2,509 miles between Riyadh and Colombo.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Riyadh and lands in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 20m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 6 flights.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £138 for a one-way ticket and £267 for a return.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Riyadh at 22:30 and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 06:20.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 22:55 and lands at 06:25.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best return deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is £362.

Question 8

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Colombo flight route.

Question 9

Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £262 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £484 and £453 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £268 for a return.

Question 17

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Kuwait City (KWI) is the top choice – 44% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from Riyadh to Colombo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 18

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Abu Dhabi (AUH) often has the shortest stopovers from Riyadh to Colombo, with an average time of 1h 03m.

Question 19

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Abu Dhabi (AUH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 7h 38m.

Question 20

How often are flights from Riyadh to Colombo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Riyadh and Colombo historically see delays in approximately 42% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 99 minutes.

Question 21

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, SriLankan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 42% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 22

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 23

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Riyadh to Colombo were found on Air Arabia (£267) and flydubai (£311).

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 37% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £495, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh usually cost between £270 and £414 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £267 on Air Arabia (5 Nov–11 Nov).

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