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$130+ Cheap flights from Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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RUH — CMB
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Riyadh King Khaled Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Riyadh (RUH) to Colombo (CMB). 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$130
(Air Arabia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$431

Good round-trip deal

$608 or less

Good one-way deal

$238 or less
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Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riyadh to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/106:45 amRUH - CMB
1 stop29h 45mAir India
Sat 3/154:00 pmCMB - RUH
1 stop16h 00mAir India
Deal found 1/20$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:15 pmRUH - CMB
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/174:50 amCMB - RUH
1 stop10h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$339
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/283:40 amRUH - CMB
1 stop34h 10mflydubai
Fri 2/75:20 pmCMB - RUH
1 stop10h 25mflydubai
Deal found 1/21$387
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/39:25 amRUH - CMB
1 stop26h 00mAir Arabia
Sun 3/163:55 amCMB - RUH
1 stop14h 50mAir Arabia
Deal found 1/20$405
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/284:25 amRUH - CMB
1 stop13h 40mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/64:20 amCMB - RUH
1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/21$428
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/293:40 pmRUH - CMB
2 stops15h 25mGulf Air
Fri 2/75:00 pmCMB - RUH
2 stops13h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 1/21$467
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/233:55 amRUH - CMB
1 stop15h 30mEmirates
Thu 2/2710:30 amCMB - RUH
2 stops24h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/21$469
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2310:35 pmRUH - CMB
Nonstop5h 05mSriLankan Airlines
Thu 4/106:15 pmCMB - RUH
Nonstop5h 30mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$543
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/312:10 amRUH - CMB
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 6/93:35 amCMB - RUH
1 stop12h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$694
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/81:50 amRUH - CMB
1 stop24h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/186:45 amCMB - RUH
1 stop25h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,026
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/274:40 pmRUH - CMB
2 stops28h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Sun 4/1312:05 amCMB - RUH
2 stops17h 10mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,594
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/262:00 amRUH - CMB
2 stops28h 20mSWISS
Fri 4/49:10 amCMB - RUH
3 stops37h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/21$13,076

Find flights from Riyadh to Colombo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riyadh to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 2/10

6:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/15

4:00 pm-5:30 am

1 stop16h 00m

$325

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/3

5:15 pm-3:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/17

4:50 am-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$339

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/10

2:15 am-10:00 pm

1 stop41h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/16

2:05 am-8:50 am

1 stop33h 15m

$395

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Mon 3/3

9:25 am-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/16

3:55 am-4:15 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$405

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 2/23

3:55 am-6:25 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/27

10:30 am-8:00 am

2 stops24h 00m

$469

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Sun 3/23

10:35 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/10

6:15 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$543

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/27

3:40 pm-9:35 am

2 stops15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/14

5:25 pm-10:55 am

2 stops20h 00m

$636

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Thu 3/27

10:25 am-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/4

4:30 am-9:30 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$645

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 6/3

12:10 am-5:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/9

3:35 am-1:10 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$694

RiyadhColombo

RUH - CMB

RUHCMB

Riyadh King Khaled Intl

Tue 4/8

1:50 am-5:15 am

1 stop24h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/18

6:45 am-5:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

$1,026

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Riyadh to Colombo in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Riyadh-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Riyadh to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Riyadh to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Riyadh to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Riyadh to Colombo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in Colombo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown flydubai, Gulf Air and Etihad Airways from Riyadh to Colombo. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air Arabia
7.7
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,600 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Located just 18.7 mi from the city center, Riyadh King Khaled Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Riyadh. Booking flights from King Khaled Intl (RUH) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 7 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Air India ($325), flydubai ($395), and Air Arabia ($405) offers the cheapest pricing from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Air India is currently priced 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Air Arabia ($130), flydubai ($131), and Gulf Air ($173).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is $182. On average you can expect to pay $521. The most popular route, (Riyadh King Khaled Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $295.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riyadh to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Riyadh to Colombo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Riyadh to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ArabiaCheapest$124Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$187Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$292Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
flydubaiCheapest$328Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Jazeera AirwaysCheapest$339Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$377Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
EmiratesCheapest$462Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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