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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi from AED 499

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — AUH
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in July or September, booked 48 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Friday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 672

One-way from

AED 499

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

AED 1,124

Good round-trip deal

AED 535 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 488 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/5-30/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 15m total
  • Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • 23/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (AED 894 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (AED 127 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 April 2025.

Sun 25/516:30CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 30/502:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/4AED 672
Fri 2/504:05CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/520:00AUH - CMB
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4AED 977
Thu 1/518:50CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 7/523:00AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 10/4AED 1,021
Thu 1/503:30CMB - AUH
1 stop25h 30mIndiGo
Sun 4/504:30AUH - CMB
1 stop20h 30mIndiGo
Deal found 10/4AED 1,260
Thu 1/517:25CMB - AUH
2 stops31h 20mGulf Air
Tue 6/500:01AUH - CMB
2 stops31h 59mGulf Air
Deal found 10/4AED 1,664
Sat 19/403:35CMB - AUH
1 stop14h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 27/417:40AUH - CMB
1 stop6h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4AED 2,619
Sun 20/416:00CMB - AUH
2 stops30h 25mAir India
Sun 27/420:00AUH - CMB
1 stop17h 30mAir India
Deal found 10/4AED 3,856
Sun 20/406:45CMB - AUH
1 stop19h 20mTurkish Airlines
Sat 26/401:35AUH - CMB
1 stop26h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/4AED 10,699
Sun 25/500:05CMB - AUH
2 stops25h 20mGaruda Indonesia
Mon 2/622:00AUH - CMB
2 stops47h 25mGaruda Indonesia
Deal found 10/4AED 21,636

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/5

16:30-19:35

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/5

02:20-08:30

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 672

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 2/5

04:05-07:05

Nonstop4h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/5

20:00-05:40

1 stop8h 10m

AED 977

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/5

18:50-22:00

Nonstop4h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 7/5

23:00-05:00

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,021

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/5

03:30-03:30

1 stop25h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 4/5

04:30-02:30

1 stop20h 30m

AED 1,260

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/5

17:25-23:15

2 stops31h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 6/5

00:01-09:30

2 stops31h 59m

AED 1,664

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/4

03:35-16:20

1 stop14h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/4

17:40-02:05

1 stop6h 55m

AED 2,619

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/4

16:00-20:55

2 stops30h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 27/4

20:00-15:00

1 stop17h 30m

AED 3,856

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/4

06:45-00:35

1 stop19h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 26/4

01:35-05:15

1 stop26h 10m

AED 10,699

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/5

00:05-23:55

2 stops25h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 2/6

22:00-22:55

2 stops47h 25m

AED 21,636

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/4

21:30-00:35

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 499

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on 4 April 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 April 2025.

The most flights from CMB to AUH are scheduled on a Saturday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Abu Dhabi ranges from 10.0 - 20.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 20.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Abu Dhabi when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

Temperature in Abu Dhabi by month

Plan your trip to Abu Dhabi by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Abu Dhabi, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated 12 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, such as Garuda Indonesia, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sep 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sep 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sep 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sep 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sep 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Piero,Sep 2024

SYD - DPS

I had a pleasant experience with the cabin staff, who were attentive, friendly, and accommodating throughout the flight. Their professionalism made the journey more comfortable. The food and beverage were well-presented, and delicious, perfectly meeting my expectations. I appreciated that the airline accommodated dietary preferences (Seafood Meal), which enhanced my overall experience. I am writing this feedback on behalf of my friends and family who traveled in the economy class. We strongly believe that there is a splendid opportunity to further enrich the economy class experience by introducing a new feature for purchase, drawing inspiration from your existing product, 'Garuda Priority Service.' 1. Enhanced Meal Options Introduce a premium meal selection for purchase in the economy class. This would allow economy class passengers to relish business class meals. Providing the option to savor premium meals would undoubtedly elevate the travel experience for passengers. 2. Upgraded Amenity Kits Offer economy class passengers the opportunity to purchase enhanced amenity kits, inclusive of noise-canceling headphones and other amenities akin to those provided in the business class. The provision of these upgraded amenity kits would significantly enhance the in-flight comfort and overall experience for economy class travelers. 3. Displaying the menu on the in-flight entertainment screen would be helpful. 4. Implementing a system similar to Tapendium, where passengers can order snacks, beverages, and other items directly from the in-flight entertainment screen, would further enhance the passenger experience.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Abu Dhabi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zayed Intl from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl; the airport handles an average of 5 inbound flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Abu Dhabi airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 28.0 km journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Currently priced at AED 672, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from AED 1,021 and AED 1,260, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 499. Etihad Airways flights start at AED 533 while deals on IndiGo start at AED 705 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    Before booking your flight to Abu Dhabi from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (98%), SriLankan Airlines (97%), Etihad Airways( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay AED 754 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is AED 435 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at AED 690.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 386AverageAED 1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 709AverageAED 1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,044AverageAED 1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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