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£119 Find Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Colombo

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Cheapest return fare
£285
Typical prices: £139-£403
Kuwait Airways
Thu 19/2Mon 23/2
RUH - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£119
Typical prices: £104-£200
flydubai
Thu 19/2
RUH - CMB • 1 stop
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Kuwait Airways
Cheapest • from £285 (return)
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Best reviews • 8.1 score
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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

Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Kuwait Airways Logo
12:25 - 01:45
RUH
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CMB
10h 50m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
09:20 - 17:15
CMB
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RUH
10h 25m
1 stop
£285Kuwait Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Kuwait Airways Logo
12:25 - 01:45
RUH
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CMB
10h 50m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
09:20 - 17:15
CMB
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RUH
10h 25m
1 stop
£288Kuwait Airways
Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 5 Jul
Jazeera Airways Logo
15:00 - 03:30
RUH
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CMB
10h 00m
1 stop
Jazeera Airways Logo
04:30 - 14:15
CMB
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RUH
12h 15m
1 stop
£324Jazeera Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Mon, 23 Feb
Gulf Air Logo
18:00 - 10:10
RUH
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CMB
13h 40m
2 stops
Gulf Air Logo
16:55 - 17:00
CMB
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RUH
26h 35m
2 stops
£349Gulf Air
Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 18:30
RUH
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CMB
11h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
09:10 - 18:05
CMB
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RUH
11h 25m
1 stop
£361Emirates
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 13 May
Emirates Logo
21:15 - 18:30
RUH
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CMB
18h 45m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
09:10 - 18:05
CMB
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RUH
11h 25m
1 stop
£362Emirates
Fri, 12 Jun - Wed, 8 Jul
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 18:30
RUH
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CMB
11h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 12:15
CMB
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RUH
18h 10m
2 stops
£373Emirates
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Emirates Logo
09:50 - 21:55
RUH
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CMB
9h 35m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 08:00
CMB
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RUH
14h 15m
2 stops
£376Emirates
Sun, 10 May - Wed, 13 May
Emirates Logo
04:05 - 18:30
RUH
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CMB
11h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 08:05
CMB
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RUH
14h 00m
2 stops
£378Emirates
Sun, 26 Jul - Tue, 25 Aug
flydubai Logo
13:15 - 10:15
RUH
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CMB
18h 30m
2 stops
flydubai Logo
17:35 - 20:15
CMB
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RUH
29h 10m
1 stop
£379flydubai
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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 February.

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 November, where tickets cost £292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £444 and £432 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 £244, 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 24% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Riyadh to Colombo

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight£119
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
Flight from Riyadh to Colombo

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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 £119 for a one-way ticket and £285 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 £398 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 £341 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 £144 or less one-way and £327 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

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

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Sunday

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

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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 5 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 3498 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jan 2026
WLG - SYD
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The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

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.

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

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

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

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

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.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Liked the staff attitude. More items in inflight duty free will be better.

Personal touch is always there. I would recommend offering entertainment for free.

There wasn't any announcement for boarding neither on the screen, it was written " Go to gate". I walked out of the lounge by chance then found the employee asked me what is my destination, when I told him he said: you are the last passenger 😳.

There are no seats while waiting for the gate. They sell tea and coffee, all airlines this is free except Jazera airline. Boarding is very bad, we stood outside eating for the main gate to open, children and seniors were setting on the floor ( dirty) for an hour and half

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

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

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.

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