Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo (AUH–CMB)
United Arab Emirates
Sri Lanka
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways fly Abu Dhabi to Colombo (AUH–CMB) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 3,300 km (2,050 mi).
- From
- AUH
- Abu Dhabi
- To
- CMB
- Colombo
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- G9 · 3L · EY
- Cheapest fare found
- AED 398 one-way
- Distance
- 3,300 km (2,050 mi)
- Time difference
- Colombo 1 hour 30 minutes ahead
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Abu Dhabi to Colombo fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: AED 398 for February 2027 on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, nonstop. Nonstop from AED 398.
- Oct ’26AED 416
- Nov ’26AED 412
- Dec ’26AED 428
- Jan ’27AED 413
- Feb ’27AED 398
- Mar ’27AED 658
- May ’27AED 701
- Jun ’27AED 699
- Jul ’27AED 1,286
- Aug ’27AED 706
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly AUH–CMB
For Abu Dhabi Zayed International (AUH) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), February 2027 had the lowest fare found (AED 398). Set your watch 1 hour 30 minutes forward on landing at CMB.
Abu Dhabi to Colombo: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International (AUH) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB)?
From AED 398 one-way, the cheapest fare found for February 2027 on Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, nonstop; nonstop from AED 398 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly AUH–CMB direct?
Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways.
What is the cheapest month to fly AUH–CMB?
February 2027, at AED 398; the dearest month found was AED 1,286.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?
Colombo is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Abu Dhabi: a AUH departure at noon is 13:30 local time in CMB.
Colombo to Abu Dhabi: the return flight (CMB–AUH)
All 3 airlines also fly CMB–AUH nonstop.
Airlines flying AUH–CMB nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (AUH time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air Arabia G9 | — | low-cost | — | — |
 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi 3L | — | full-service | — | — |
 Etihad Airways EY | — | full-service | — | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying AUH–CMB nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Muscat (MCT) with SalamAir: 3,320 km (2,060 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Bengaluru (BLR) with
IndiGo: 3,430 km (2,130 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop. - Via Mumbai (BOM) with IndiGo: 3,500 km (2,170 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
- Via Chennai (MAA) with IndiGo: 3,610 km (2,250 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop.
- Via Hyderabad (HYD) with IndiGo: 3,720 km (2,310 mi) flown, 13% further than nonstop.
AUH–CMB route map
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Departure
Zayed International Airport
Zayed International (AUH), Abu Dhabi. In our data, 39 airlines fly nonstop from AUH to 136 destinations.
View AUH airport guide →Arrival
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Colombo.
Weather in Colombo vs Abu Dhabi
Colombo is warmer than Abu Dhabi in 4 months and cooler in 7; the biggest gap is in August (30°C against 43°C). In October it averages 30°C in Colombo and 37°C in Abu Dhabi.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Abu Dhabi | 25° | 27° | 30° | 35° | 40° | 41° | 43° | 43° | 41° | 37° | 31° | 27° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Colombo and Abu Dhabi (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Colombo
Places you can't fly to nonstop from AUH, but can from CMB — for a stopover or a second leg.
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Sources
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