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Cheapest return flight
€452
Typical prices: €720-€945
British Airways
Fri 26/10Sat 10/11
DUB - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
€226
Typical prices: €407-€550
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Fri 23/11
DUB - CMB • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Bandaranaike Intl

 
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Recent return flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
British Airways Logo
10:50 - 09:00DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 16:55CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
35h 25m1 stop London Gatwick
€452British Airways
Sun, 1 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov
British Airways Logo
18:35 - 09:00DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
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11:00 - 14:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
32h 30m1 stop London Gatwick
€452British Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 05:55DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:15 - 15:30CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
35h 45m1 stop Istanbul
€742Turkish Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Thu, 25 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 05:55DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 45m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:25 - 09:35CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
31h 40m1 stop Istanbul
€746Turkish Airlines
Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
08:05 - 14:50DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 18:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€748Etihad Airways
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Etihad Airways Logo
19:45 - 20:15DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 18:10CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€753Etihad Airways
Tue, 22 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
08:15 - 02:05DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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20:20 - 06:45CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
14h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
€773Qatar Airways
Wed, 25 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 16:30DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
Qatar Airways Logo
03:25 - 06:00CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
32h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
€785Qatar Airways
Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
Emirates Logo
20:50 - 18:25DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
21:50 - 06:25CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
14h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
€843Emirates
Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov
Emirates Logo
20:50 - 18:25DUB  Dublin-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 11:20CMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-DUB Dublin
20h 35m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
€845Emirates
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Ireland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Ireland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is the cheapest route at €452 return, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. KAYAK data shows this is also the most popular route.

How much is a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

A return flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs €799 on average, based on data over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Return fares from Dublin average €791, while Cork runs a bit higher at €873.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at €768 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at €886.

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

  • September is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with an average price of €620 return.
  • December (€1,146) and July (€974) are the most expensive.
  • Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Morning flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are the cheapest at €781 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at €874.

What is a good deal for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Flights under €720 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found return flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:

  • Dublin €717
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When are flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 23% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

€226
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

When to book flights to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your questions about flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Qatar Airways operates the most flights from Ireland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 0 per week, while Etihad Airways is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveller choice.

  • Which airports serve Colombo and the surrounding area?

    Flights to Colombo can arrive at several major airports serving the metro area, including Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and Colombo Diyawanna Oya Seaplane Base (DWO). Nearby alternatives within 80.5 km of Colombo include Kalutara Katukurunda (KTY), Bentota River (BJT) and Hatton Castlereigh Reservoir (NUF). These airports are not in Colombo itself but may be useful depending on your route, airline, and onward travel plans.

  • How do I know if a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is around €720 return. This fare is in the lowest 25% of return flight prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Last-minute fares to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the average return fare of €799.

Your guide to booking Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. That window historically saves about 23% versus last-minute pricing based on KAYAK booking data over the last 12 months.
  • For flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, recent KAYAK data shows that stronger deals tend to be around €720 return. If you see a fare below that threshold, it's a good deal – book before the price climbs back up.
  • If you can choose when to go, aim to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in September. Return fares historically average €620 that month – typically the cheapest month to travel based on the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond an ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to morning to save up to €93 per return. Morning flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport average €781 compared to €874 for midday flights. See the time-of-day chart above for the full breakdown.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying to Bandaranaike Intl

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3656 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
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Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
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Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Worst ever. No assistance and communication from Emirates crew. No visibility of when the flight is flying. Couldn’t understand if we can go to lounge to take rest. Emirates system at a certain point said flight is not operating and suggested to take the next flight and in few minutes it suddenly opened the gate for boarding. unsupportive and rude crew. Worst experience ever. Flight was delayed by 5 hours so need the compensation for that.

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

Crew was not good and service was bad. Not happy

I upgraded to first which was great and overall was a good experience. However, the service was a slight let down this time compared to what I would have expected from Emirates First. I ordered my meals and made a point to order the wine I wanted to have with the main course. The main course somehow came before my starter and I decided not to make a fuss of it and just asked for the wine so that I can enjoy it with the steak. It took quite a few minutes before the wrong wine came which I pointed out. At this point I decided to start eating as medium rare steak (the way I like it) was going to get cold . Few minutes later, a different crew came with the same incorrect wine and I had to send it back and waited another few minutes. Both crew came together few minutes later finally with the correct wine. By then I was more than half way through my steak which is rather unfortunate because the steak was good and and wine was good. Would have been perfect to enjoy them together . They were apologetic and when I mentioned that she had forgotten about my starter, she apologised and insisted that she will make it for me even if it’s just to try. They were nice about it all but so many mistakes for a rare experience in First was disappointing and this flight was paid for not miles redemption, even the upgrade.

1. Please deploy better trained and courteous staff. 2. Wheel chairs be available at all steps of layover till boarding gate. 3. Food services be also improved . 4. TV and phone charging facility be also provided.

Horrible horrible plane for such a long flight. I thought Qatar was a reputable airline. Was proven so wrong. Never again…:-(

Qatar Airways has consistently set a standard in my mind that very few airlines manage to sustain, and once again, this journey in Economy Class lived up to that expectation. As an avid globetrotter who travels extensively for work, I experience many airlines, service cultures, and levels of hospitality. Yet there is something reassuringly consistent about Qatar Airways. It is not simply the onboard service, but the entire experience: the professionalism, courtesy, warmth, attentiveness, and genuine sense of hospitality. The cabin crew are exceptionally well trained, composed, aligned, and polished in their delivery, yet their interactions rarely feel mechanical. They remain remarkably courteous while retaining a genuine human warmth and an apparent eagerness to assist. On almost every Qatar journey, there are individual crew members who somehow manage to stand out and make the experience even more memorable. What I value most is the consistency. Qatar Airways has established a certain benchmark of expectation for me and, over many journeys, has never underdelivered against it. There is a sense of confidence and ease that comes with boarding a Qatar flight because I know the overall experience will be thoughtfully delivered. For someone who spends a considerable amount of time travelling, that peace of mind matters enormously. Qatar Airways remains one of the airlines I genuinely enjoy flying, not because of any single aspect of the service, but because of the complete package and the remarkable consistency with which it is delivered. The only disappointment on this occasion was that my luggage did not arrive with me at my final destination in Kolkata (CCU), following my journey from Seattle (SEA) via Doha (DOH). Unfortunately, the baggage was delayed in Doha. A baggage exception report is already on file with the local airport team in CCU. Given the confidence Qatar Airways has built with me over the years, I remain optimistic that they will once again live up to that expectation, work their magic, and reunite me with my luggage within the next 24 hours. Looking forward to a swift resolution and, notwithstanding this final hiccup, another thoroughly enjoyable Qatar Airways journey.

Top, only problem about Weather but not depended Qatar Airways. Anyway staff offered kimbo Refreshments

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The staff was the best I have experienced as a frequent traveller in a long time.

To many ads. 3 or 4 between each movie. All repetitive, all related to Doha which I was just passing thru.

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

Just snacks, could have more options.boarding was good. Everything else was good.

Seats were not comfortable and touch free remote wasn’t working.

Flight changed to Oman air under one alliance . Seating , entertainment was not up to the quality of QR . Hope my trip back from cmb Doh will operate a QR flight instead of any other under one alliance .

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

A great airline, no complaints at all. My experience with Cheap Tickets was very disappointing however. Two hours after purchasing the flight they called to tell me that the ticket price had gone up. I’ve never heard of such a thing. That is called false advertising; I will never use this ticketing service again and will warn all friends to never use it.

Plane was hot in our section of aircraft making it difficult to rest. We informed the staff but adjustments were not made. Seats were terribly uncomfortable- unlike the other long haul flights we have flown on Turkish Airlines. It seems both issues are due to plane being an older Airbus

the worst experience we had. they put connection label to our luggages with mistake and we had to wait for 5 hours to pick them up

They use a smaller international plane and quarters are tighter, space smaller, and the flight is still 12 hours, then fight attendants are ruff, food is bad, cherry juice spilled by flight attendant and she comes back to ask why have we not changed yet could it be we didn’t have any clothes to change into and seat is all wet and we had to sit there for 12 hours

Pathetic flight. No inflight entertainment and seats were very cramped

0ur assigned seats were given to other individuals when we boarded the plane. We were given new boarding passes with new seats all the way at the back of the plane. The reason given to us was that there were issues with the seats. We found out that there were no issues, and someone else's were seated on those.

Avoid delays. There has never been a time I flew without delays.

Old plane, dirty bathroom, hot cabin, non-functioning entertainment system (on my seat). This was a pretty poor quality flight. The crew was really pleasant and helpful. There was a medical emergency and they responded really well. Just pretty miserable for 3.5 hours.

One of the bags was damaged the offer from the airline wasn’t enough to buy another bag. Can you look into the case please case reference 2007025965730

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

One of your male flight attendant was pushy and a bit of a martinette. Completely unnecessary.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

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.

My wife and I were upgraded to Business Class on our Dublin-Abu-Dhabi flight on the 22nd of January. Being served by "Mariyan" (not too sure about her name, she's from Tunisia) was the real highlight of our flight, she deserves to be working with etihad. We are looking forward to the next upgrade as we are flying back to Dublin on February 01, 2024. If I am not mistaken we have just reached GOLD status as Etihad Guests.

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

It feels like the seat did not have any cushion just plywood. The seats are so compact that I could not even move at all and I am slim. Just imagine someone else. Singapore Air and Emirates are far far better than this. Do not even travel for free. For a 12 hour flight sitting on a plywood is horrible experience and on top of that the person at checking counter at NY was worst and rude. Plus they charge arms and leg for everything. I think they would also start charging for belts and oxygen also soon. First and last time flying with Ethiad.

Transit time could be 15 min longer atleast. It was right on the dot to boarding time. Giving minimal time to do shopping

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