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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:15 and lands at 06:48
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 02:48.

The flight takes about 4h 33m.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 4h 33m, covering 5,307 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from ₪968 to ₪1,409, with an average of ₪1,156 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪968 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 2% above the route average of ₪1,156. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪1,087 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to ₪1,151 for direct flights.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪10–₪302 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪733 to ₪3,769. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₪708, which is 27% above the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₪63 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 31 minutes.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 90% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 3% of one-stop connections
• Chennai (MAA) - 3% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 9%. Sunday is the cheapest day at ₪1,113 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at ₪1,212 – a ₪100 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 8h 55m, compared with 10h 25m via Chennai (MAA) and 13h 11m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Abu Dhabi (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Abu Dhabi to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• Etihad Airways: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.