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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.P29,820 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Tue, 27 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 27 May, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P29,820, select.
Colombo.P37,679 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Jun, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P37,679, select.
Colombo.P38,717 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Manchester on Thu, 9 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P38,717, select.
Colombo.P42,898 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Feb, returning Fri, 13 Feb.Return flight with Ryanair and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Mon, 2 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P42,898, select.
Colombo.P43,758 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Oct, returning Fri, 7 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and SriLankan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Manchester on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SriLankan Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P43,758, select.
Colombo.P43,844 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Manchester on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P43,844, select.
Colombo.P44,029 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Manchester on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P44,029, select.
Colombo.P45,430 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Nov, returning Wed, 19 Nov.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Manchester on Tue, 4 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 19 Nov, arriving in Manchester.Price includes taxes and charges.From P45,430, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from P29,820
Jun
from P37,679
Jul
from P51,697
Aug
from P60,902
Sep
from P49,221
Oct
from P38,717
Nov
from P45,430
Dec
from P44,029
Jan
from P48,772
Feb
from P42,898
Mar
from P48,772
Apr
from P53,067

Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Manchester to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Manchester to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP29,820
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake is P29,820. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake. But we found flights with one or more stops from P29,820.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Manchester Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Manchester Airport and Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Bandaranayake 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.
Currently, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Manchester.

  • Give yourself plenty of time to make your MAN to CMB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between MAN and CMB:

    • Kuwait International Airport

    • Hamad International Airport

    • Dubai Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is P14,385. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P29,820. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from MAN to CMB, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAN to CMB.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)

  • When it comes to Manchester Airport's on-time performance, 59.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Manchester Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to MAN? If you've booked an early flight from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:

  • Grab a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.

  • To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your trip.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.

  • It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Colombo. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MAN to CMB around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Moratuwa is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, check out popular attractions including Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • Jaffna is another must-experience destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No journey is complete without a visit to Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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