Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo
The best flight deals right now
Manchester – Colombo
Outbound – 15 Oct 2026
2 stops
16h 40m BGY
SHJ
Return – 29 Oct 2026
2 stops
21h 45m AUH
KTW
£599
2 days ago
Manchester – Colombo
Outbound – 15 Oct 2026
2 stops
16h 40m BGY
SHJ
Return – 29 Oct 2026
2 stops
21h 45m AUH
KTW
£585
today
Manchester – Colombo
Outbound – 15 Oct 2026
2 stops
16h 40m BGY
SHJ
Return – 29 Oct 2026
2 stops
21h 45m AUH
KTW
£582
yesterday
Manchester – Colombo
Outbound – 15 Oct 2026
2 stops
16h 40m BGY
SHJ
Return – 28 Oct 2026
2 stops
21h 45m SHJ
KRK
£609
today
* Prices are in GBP per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that ticket availability and prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight
£479
Average price of a round trip
£528
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
32h29
A flight from Manchester to Colombo takes on average 32h29.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Colombo is September.
Tips for finding cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Colombo (Sri Lanka) from Manchester (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is April, with an average ticket price of £292 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of April, October and March.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 49 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Ryanair. A ticket from the company Ryanair to Colombo costs on average £528.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from Manchester to Colombo
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from £479 to £547
- The average price of a flight ticket is about £528
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of April
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Manchester, United Kingdom
airport :
Manchester International Airport (MAN)
local time :
Manchester is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Manchester, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 17°C, with a minimum of 14°C and a maximum of 22°C.
The city of Manchester (MAN) has 1 airport(s): Manchester
destination info :
Colombo, Sri Lanka
airports :
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Ratmalana Airport (RML)
local time :
Colombo is in the country Sri Lanka, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Colombo, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 27°C, with a minimum of 27°C and a maximum of 28°C.
The city of Colombo has 2 airport(s): Bandaranaike and Ratmalana
Useful info about Colombo
What is the least touristic period to go to Colombo?
If you want to visit Colombo during the least touristic period, choose the month of September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Colombo?
In Colombo, the most touristic month is April. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight Manchester - Colombo?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 49 days before your departure. If you book your flight 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 4% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight Manchester - Colombo is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between Manchester and Colombo?
When you leave, you can leave from Manchester, and you will arrive at Bandaranaike.
How to reach Manchester airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transport to go from Manchester to Colombo?
Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Manchester and Colombo?
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Colombo and 15°C in Manchester. The average rainfall in summer is 343 mm in Colombo and 94 mm in Manchester.In summer, it is warmer in Colombo and it rains less in Manchester. In winter, it is colder in Colombo and it rains more in Colombo.
