Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

One-way fares from $129 · AUH → CMB · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Colombo → Abu Dhabi
Cheapest fare
$129

Etihad Airways · Thu, 19 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $129

Direct flights
Yes

Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flight time
4h 25m

3,340 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $129
  2. December 2026 $202
  3. January 2027 $192
  4. February 2027 $181
  5. March 2027 $204
  6. April 2027 $215
  7. May 2027 $209

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Etihad Airways
Depart02:15 Thu, 19 NovAUH → CMB 4h 25m · Direct
$129one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart14:15 Thu, 12 NovAUH → CMB 4h 30m · Direct
$133one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart14:15 Sun, 8 NovAUH → CMB 4h 30m · Direct
$134one way, per person
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Depart15:15 Sun, 15 NovAUH → CMB 4h 30m · Direct
$136one way, per person
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Depart15:15 Sun, 22 NovAUH → CMB 4h 30m · Direct
$136one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart02:15 Tue, 24 NovAUH → CMB 4h 25m · Direct
$143one way, per person
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Depart14:45 Sat, 7 NovAUH → CMB 4h 30m · Direct
$151one way, per person
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Etihad Airways
Depart14:15 Fri, 13 NovAUH → CMB 4h 30m · Direct
$193one way, per person
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About flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Colombo (CMB) are about 3,340 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 25m, and recent direct fares were with Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $129, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $129 with Etihad Airways, departing Thursday, 19 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $129 to $215.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $129 one way.

Are there direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

A direct flight takes about 4h 25m. Abu Dhabi and Colombo are around 3,340 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

Recent fares on this route were with Etihad Airways, Air India Express, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and IndiGo.

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