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Flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

Airlines Flying from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

Choose from 4 carriers that fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, including SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Etihad Airways.

Find direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AED 375 or return tickets from AED 665.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

The distance between Colombo and Abu Dhabi is about 3,340.8 km. It takes around 4 hours 37 minutes on average to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. The most popular month to Abu Dhabi is January. The off-season for travel is July.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAED 375
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceAED 665
Off-season for travelJuly
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance3,340.8 km
Average flight time4 hours 37 minutes
Popular airlineSriLankan Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest time for Colombo to Abu Dhabi flights: Oct 30 to Nov 5 — one way flight prices from AED 382.

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  • Jan

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines Etihad Airways Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Air India Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 4 hours 37 minutes to fly from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 38 flight per week flying from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SriLankan Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- UL2265 (04:26) Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EY393 (10:03)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is July, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi on October 26, 2025 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at AED 376.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Abu Dhabi, with Bandaranaike International Airport to Zayed International Airport (CMB-AUH) is by far the most common option on this route: Zayed International Airport (AUH) Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ).
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Colombo is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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