Flight Routes from Manchester to Colombo

Compare cheap outbound and return flights from Manchester (MAN) to Colombo (CMB) and find the best offer from numerous airlines and travel agencies.

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Cheapest roundtrip flight
from€616
Flight distance
8,857 km
Time difference

Flight schedule from Manchester (MAN) to Colombo (CMB)

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Matching outbound flightsMAN–CMB · 6 of 6
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  1. 12 – 18 October 2026
  2. 19 – 25 October 2026
  3. 26 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
    1. MANCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    2. MANCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Emirates Airline
    3. MANCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Etihad Airways
    4. MANCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    5. MANCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Qatar Airways
    6. MANCMB
      1 stopover
      1. Turkish Airlines

      Tips and tricks to help you find cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo

      Favourite airline: Qatar Airways
      43 % of flights on the route Manchester – Colombo are booked with Qatar Airways.
      Qatar Airways
      43 %
      Lufthansa
      36 %
      easyJet
      7 %
      Favourite connection: via Doha
      When booking flights from Manchester to Colombo 54 % of travellers prefer to fly via Doha.
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      bookings
      1 stopover Doha
      20h 55min, from £1,204
      54 %
      2 stopovers Frankfurt-Main Chennai (Madras)
      29h 35min, from £1,171
      38 %
      1 stopover Dubai
      28h 10min, from £1,240
      8 %

      Important flight information

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

      Which airports near Manchester are frequently used for flights to Colombo?
      As well as Manchester airport, users also frequently search for flights from London Heathrow to Colombo. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Do also check how accessible each airport is for you.

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