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Cheapest return flight
€447
Typical prices: €765-€1,063
British Airways
Mon 29/10Mon 12/11
DUB - CMB • 1 stop
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€308
Typical prices: €433-€565
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Sun 25/11
DUB - CMB • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights to Bandaranaike Intl

 
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Recent return flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl

Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 08:35Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
10:35 - 12:25Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
31h 20m1 stop London Gatwick
€447British Airways
3+ days ago
Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
British Airways Logo
10:50 - 08:35Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
10:35 - 12:25Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
31h 20m1 stop London Gatwick
€448British Airways
3+ days ago
Wed, 25 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 - 08:35Cork  Cork-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:25 - 19:25Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Cork Cork
41h 30m2 stops Chennai London Heathrow
€478Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Wed, 25 Nov - Fri, 11 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:55 - 17:30Cork  Cork-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Male
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:25 - 19:25Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Cork Cork
41h 30m2 stops Chennai London Heathrow
€532Multiple Airlines
2 days ago
Sat, 23 Jan - Sat, 6 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
19:45 - 14:50Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 18:10Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€718Etihad Airways
2 days ago
Sat, 30 Jan - Thu, 11 Feb
Etihad Airways Logo
19:45 - 14:50Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
09:55 - 18:10Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
13h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
€721Etihad Airways
3+ days ago
Thu, 29 Oct - Thu, 12 Nov
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:10 - 05:55Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 15m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
09:25 - 15:30Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
35h 35m1 stop Istanbul
€748Turkish Airlines
3+ days ago
Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:40 - 05:50Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
07:30 - 22:30Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
20h 30m1 stop Istanbul
€751Turkish Airlines
15 hours ago
Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec
Emirates Logo
20:50 - 18:25Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
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09:55 - 18:55Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
14h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl
€845Emirates
3+ days ago
Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 10 Dec
Emirates Logo
20:50 - 18:25Dublin  Dublin-Colombo Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16h 05m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 06:25Colombo  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-Dublin Dublin
14h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl
€846Emirates
3+ days ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is the cheapest route at €447 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?

On average, a return flight from Ireland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs €854, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Return fares from Dublin average €836, while Cork runs a bit higher at €1,027.

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 €825 return on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Wednesday is the most expensive at €1,033.

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 €691 return.
•December (€1,147) and July (€1,011) 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 €852 return on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at €959.

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

Flights under €765 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 €759.

When are flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are cheapest 21 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

€308
Beat the crowds with an average 33% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 29% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

When to book flights to Bandaranaike Intl

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Your questions about flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, answered

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  • 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 €765 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 two weeks of departure) are typically 17% higher than the average return fare of €854.

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

    Etihad Airways operates the most flights from Ireland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 0 per week, and for this route Etihad Airways is also the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from Ireland to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The two are sometimes 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.

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, book around 21 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 23% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, a good return fare is around €765. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in September. Return fares historically average €691, making September the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from 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 €107 on a return flight. Morning flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport average €852 compared to €959 for midday flights.

Reviews of the top 5 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 3682 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Everything is smooth and good. While cabin crew didn't wake me up for food. When I got up I asked for my meal then they simply replied I was sleep due to that reason they did not wake me up. In that case I suggest they must keep stickers to place on top wake up or DnD.

10.0 ExcellentHassan, Jul 2026
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Everything is smooth and good. While cabin crew didn't wake me up for food. When I got up I asked for my meal then they simply replied I was sleep due to that reason they did not wake me up. In that case I suggest they must keep stickers to place on top wake up or DnD.

Worst kayak is worst ill never ever use kayak ever again !!

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.

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.

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.

The food is not good and also if you ask crew to bring something they say ok I will bring but you will never get it. Please they should listen good to passengers

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 .

Food options were limited and crew ran out of some options before all are served

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

We loved our flight attendant (Emma, from Scotland), the meals were perfectly spaced out, and the in-flight entertainment was super generous and delightful.

Why don't they board from the back of the plane to the front. We have to move by all the people and their luggage to get to the seats.

The boarding call announcements versus the Staff announcements versus the digital signage board on the out-going and returning flights WERE NOT IN SYNC. I was sent through check and re-checks 3 times. WHY?

With three empty seats across the aisle from me I politely asked the crew if I could sit in one of those seats. They initially told me I couldn't do it for my safety. When I pressed them again they blamed the captain. So which was it? I didn't appreciate either nonsense explanation simply because they didn't want to honor my request.

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

Flight was great (only a short hop from London to Dublin). Wi-Fi available on board(around 2 euros), power sockets, complimentary water and biscuit. Landin/ takeoff all went without a flaw.

Staff member at boarding gate was rude, and more than once!

The issue wasn’t necessarily with British Airlines but was a reaction to their delayed flight from Miami to London on Aug 18. Due to the delay out of Miami, we missed our BA flight with Aer Linguis on the 19th from London to Cork, Ireland. The attendant in London was helpful and rebooked us for a flight later that same day ($120). However, she failed to mention that as a result of the missed flight, our returning flight was also cancelled and the rebooking cost was $451. Disappointed at the lack of communication between airlines and between the agent and the customer.

Lost bag on an hour and a half flight with no connections - ridiculous!

You lost my luggage on the trip to Dublin and again on the way back, still waiting on luggage.

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