Cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo
Cheap return flights from Manchester to Colombo
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All prices shown are per person based on return flights only. Prices found in the last 48 hours.
Colombo flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Manchester to Colombo.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- Turkish Airlines
- Etihad Airways
- Kuwait Airways
These airlines fly from Manchester to Colombo, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
13 hours 45 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from Manchester to Colombo.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Manchester/Colombo route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Colombo and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from Manchester to Colombo
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from Manchester to Colombo. We've found 25 flights and compared multiple options to give you the best offer. SriLankan Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from Manchester to Colombo on 03/06/2026 at 02:50 for £33.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 10 airlines that operate the 8,600 km flight from Manchester to Colombo.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The best time to fly is during the off-peak season. SriLankan Airlines is a popular and affordable choice, with an average flight duration of 13 hours 45 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money.
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