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Flight deals from Zayed International to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Colombo? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 5,262. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.R 2,527 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,527, select.
Colombo.R 2,646 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,646, select.
Colombo.R 2,679 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,679, select.
Colombo.R 2,847 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,847, select.
Colombo.R 2,860 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,860, select.
Colombo.R 2,927 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,927, select.
Colombo.R 2,973 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,973, select.
Colombo.R 2,973 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,973, select.
Colombo.R 2,974 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,974, select.
Colombo.R 2,974 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,974, select.
Colombo.R 2,998 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Sat, 21 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,998, select.
Colombo.R 3,003 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,003, select.
Colombo.R 3,035 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Dec.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,035, select.
Colombo.R 3,078 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,078, select.
Colombo.R 4,244 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,244, select.
Colombo.R 5,160 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Apr.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 6 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,160, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in May.
Apr
from R 2,692
May
from R 2,540
Jun
from R 2,988
Jul
from R 2,942
Aug
from R 2,861
Sep
from R 2,874
Oct
from R 2,659
Nov
from R 3,013
Dec
from R 3,050
Jan
from R 3,018
Feb
from R 3,093
Mar
from R 6,300

Direct flights from Zayed International to Colombo

Alternative Zayed International to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Zayed International to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Kelaniya

10km from central Colombo
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Colombo Ratmalana

13km from central Colombo
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Colombo Bandaranayake

27km from central Colombo
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from R 2,540
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Bentota River

52km from central Colombo
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Katugastota

72km from central Colombo
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Abu Dhabi to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 2,540
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time4 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week126

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Colombo is R 5,262. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Colombo.
EgyptAir, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airlines fly direct from Zayed International to Colombo.
As of April 2026, there are 126 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Colombo is usually May.
If you're flying from Zayed International Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from R 5,262.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Colombo on Friday, 1 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Etihad Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Colombo: what you need to know

  • Expect to be in the air for 4 hours 40 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo.

  • Abu Dhabi International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. Based in the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Abu Dhabi.

  • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most traveled route, with 37 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from AUH to CMB is with SriLankan Airlines at 23:00. Go for the first departure operated by Etihad Airways at 02:20 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • Allow plenty of time to catch your AUH to Colombo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.

  • You can book a direct Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo ticket. Begin your journey at AUH and touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

  • Well-known carriers that offer direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo include:

  • Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from AUH to Colombo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connection hubs:

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

    • Chennai Airport (MAA)

    • Cochin International Airport (COK)

  • AUH is around 27 kilometres from central Abu Dhabi. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 30 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near AUH:

  • 78.54% of flights leaving from Abu Dhabi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Colombo

  • The best price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo flight is R 2,540. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,262. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Lock in cheap flights from AUH to Colombo by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • The best month for landing cheap Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.

  • Save time searching for cheap flights from AUH to Colombo by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near RML:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Central Colombo is about 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Once your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 40 minutes.

  • You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.

  • After stepping off your AUH to Colombo flight, settle in at a hotel close to CMB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or long cab queues. Grab a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.

  • Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CMB will save you money.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Colombo in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • Before locking in your Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from AUH to Colombo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Colombo

  • After booking your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:

  • Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Colombo.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of Sri Lanka, consider Trincomalee, roughly 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach are among the biggest draws.

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