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£320 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Manchester

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Cheap Flight Deals from Colombo to Manchester (CMB-MAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Colombo to Manchester that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Colombo to Manchester

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo to Manchester.
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04:05 - 13:00CMB-MAN
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19:10 - 04:25MAN-CMB
28h 45m2 stops
Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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03:30 - 14:35CMB-MAN
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15:10 - 17:25CMB-MAN
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19:10 - 04:25MAN-CMB
28h 45m2 stops
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09:10 - 07:45CMB-MAN
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09:50 - 08:35MAN-CMB
18h 15m1 stop
£662Emirates
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
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22:05 - 07:45CMB-MAN
14h 10m1 stop
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14:05 - 22:10MAN-CMB
27h 35m1 stop
£700Emirates
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Sat, 7 Jun - Sat, 28 Jun
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11:25 - 19:55CMB-MAN
13h 00m1 stop
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14:55 - 09:40MAN-CMB
14h 15m1 stop
£741British Airways
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Sun, 10 Aug - Fri, 29 Aug
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03:35 - 13:15CMB-MAN
14h 10m1 stop
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09:30 - 03:05MAN-CMB
13h 05m1 stop
£815British Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Fri, 8 Aug
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09:50 - 07:05CMB-MAN
25h 45m1 stop
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20:40 - 20:40MAN-CMB
19h 30m1 stop
£850Etihad Airways
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Fri, 9 May - Fri, 8 Aug
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03:35 - 13:15CMB-MAN
14h 10m1 stop
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12:05 - 02:05MAN-CMB
33h 30m2 stops
£855Qatar Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Fri, 8 Aug
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10:30 - 13:15CMB-MAN
31h 15m1 stop
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12:05 - 02:05MAN-CMB
33h 30m2 stops
£856Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Manchester flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to Manchester to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to Manchester?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Manchester on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Colombo to Manchester. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester is November, where tickets cost £611 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £893 and £870 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Colombo to Manchester

Low season

January

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£320
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 7% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (16% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Colombo to Manchester

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Manchester based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Colombo to Manchester flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Manchester was £428 for a one-way ticket and £727 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to Manchester?

    When flying out of Colombo you will be using Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You will be landing at Manchester, also known as Manchester.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to Manchester?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Manchester?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and Manchester, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to Manchester, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Manchester are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of £822 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £800 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to Manchester?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to Manchester.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to Manchester?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Manchester from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to Manchester?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Manchester with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to Manchester?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Manchester from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Colombo to Manchester

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Manchester. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3205 reviews
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7.8Food
8.0Comfort
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Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2025SKT - DXB
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Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

no problem with Emirates it was the underpricer subcontractor Who was ridiculous

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

The flight was nice and on time. The comfort can be slightly better in business class

My favorite airline when traveling to the UAE. Great food and great service.

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

There was frequent beverage ,meal and snack service. The crew was very hospitable and professional.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Being a platinum member, no attention given. No towel or tissue provided.

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

A fairly standard 2/2 configuration. Boeing 787-9 is modern but the amenities chosen by Turkish for their seats are slightly limited - no in-seat charging, for example. Otherwise, a good flight.

Seat changes at the last minute Horrible checkin process Sad to see excellent airport with very poor service

Absolutely horrible experience. It's an overnight flight for over 5 hours and business class does not have beds!!!!! I had a slightly bigger than economy class seat that was broken and not even reclining correctly. I should get a refund for this flight as they changed the aircraft to a small one and that is not what I paid the business class price for!

Professional & courteous cabin crew. Food was very good even in economy class

The food served was frozen salad and hummus. The hot meal was fine. Crew was doing bare minimum

Turkish Airlines apparently no longer gives you 2 checked bags allowance on international flights, so that pleasure cost me $165 for my second suitcase at the airport. On top of that, they damaged that very suitcase, which happens to be a designer one and part of a set - ripped one of the four wheels right off.

The flight and crew members was excellent. The food was nice too. Over all service and time is commendable.

Boarding at Istanbul airport is pretty good. The seats on the A319 are easily the smallest and tightest I’ve ever flown. I’m 1,82m and knees firmly against seat in front of me, as upright in seat as I could get. Very uncomfortable

Was an excellent experience I have been flying Turkish Airlines for 5 years and always will

We ordered kids meals - which were not kid friendly at all! (the breakfast that is - scrambled eggs on a bed of spinach and asparagus?)

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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