Cheapest airlines flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, including Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Colombo to Abu Dhabi according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$155, and round-trip direct flights start at US$235.

Displayed flight fares from Colombo to Abu Dhabi are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Colombo to Abu Dhabi Flight Details

The distance between Colombo and Abu Dhabi is about 3,340.8 km. The average flying time from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is around 4 hours 30 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is July.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$155
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$235
Cheapest monthJuly
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance3,340.8 km
Average flight time4 hours 30 minutes
Popular airlineEtihad Airways
Flight statistics for the Colombo–Abu Dhabi route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is July, with an average price of US$122; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$345.

US$345
US$234
US$122
US$11
    Cheapest
  • US$135
    Jun
  • US$122
    Jul
  • US$345
    Aug
  • US$279
    Sep
  • US$138
    Oct
  • US$135
    Nov
  • US$172
    Dec
  • US$268
    Jan
  • US$300
    Feb
  • US$203
    Mar
  • US$204
    Apr
  • US$193
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi (CMB-AUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Etihad Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$155 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CMB to AUH on Sat, Jun 20), while Etihad Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$235 departing on Wed, Jun 17 and returning on Tue, Jun 23.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Colombo to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: Etihad Airways Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 4 hours 30 minutes to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi.
  • 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 28 flight per week flying from Colombo to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Etihad Airways: S/M/-/W/T/F/S -- EY391 (16:15)
  • To find best deals on flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jun 20, with one-way flights priced at just US$155.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Abu Dhabi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is July, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi on June 13, 2026 with Etihad Airways, with prices starting at US$233.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Abu Dhabi, with Colombo 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.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, with fares starting at US$181.

US$92
US$181
US$270
US$359
US$448
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
US$181
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways
US$197
Etihad Airways
Srilankan Airlines
US$277
Srilankan Airlines
IndiGo
US$401
IndiGo
Air India
US$413
Air India
Qatar Airways
US$448
Qatar Airways

Which airline operates the most flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

Total flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, EgyptAir/Etihad Airways operates the most frequent flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, with 28 flights per week.

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5
17
28
EgyptAir
28
EgyptAir
Etihad Airways
28
Etihad Airways
ITA Airways
16
ITA Airways
Scandinavian Airlines
13
Scandinavian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines
13
Ethiopian Airlines
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
5
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

How many flights fly from Colombo to Abu Dhabi daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Colombo to Abu Dhabi within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Wednesday.

75
60
44
29
Highest
48
Mon
57
Tue
44
Wed
50
Thu
75
Fri
74
Sat
64
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.