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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $443. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Abu Dhabi.$433 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.

Abu Dhabi.$443 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $443, select.

Abu Dhabi.$443 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 6 Oct.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $443, select.

Abu Dhabi.$455 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $455, select.

Abu Dhabi.$458 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $458, select.

Abu Dhabi.$464 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Oct, returning Wed, 20 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $464, select.

Abu Dhabi.$469 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Dec, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $469, select.

Abu Dhabi.$471 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $471, select.

Abu Dhabi.$474 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $474, select.

Abu Dhabi.$481 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $481, select.

Abu Dhabi.$485 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $485, select.

Abu Dhabi.$492 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 Jan, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $492, select.

Abu Dhabi.$497 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 12 Jan.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $497, select.

Abu Dhabi.$511 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Oct, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.Outbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi departs from Zayed International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $511, select.

Abu Dhabi.$553 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Thu, 4 Feb.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $553, select.

Abu Dhabi.$620 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar, returning Wed, 7 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Zayed International.Inbound direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Zayed International on Wed, 7 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $620, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International flights are currently cheapest in September.

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Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Colombo Bandaranayake to Abu Dhabi below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Zayed International.

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Colombo to Abu Dhabi: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$433
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	4 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airline	EgyptAir
Average flights per week	164

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International is $433. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International?

4 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International.

Which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International?

EgyptAir, Etihad Airways and Air Seychelles fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International.

How many flights are there a week from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International?

As of September 2026, there are 164 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Zayed International is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport on Monday, 21 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Zayed International?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Zayed International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Abu Dhabi?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International with?

Currently, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi offers the cheapest flight tickets to Zayed International.

Flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Zayed International Airport (AUH): what you need to know

Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport.
The timezone in Abu Dhabi is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Flights from CMB to AUH start at 04:05 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 22:30 with Hi Fly Malta. Overall, you can take your pick of 32 weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CMB to AUH flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Etihad Airways is your ticket to exploring Abu Dhabi (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United Arab Emirates!). Browse the direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Etihad Airways has the highest passenger demand on this route.
Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier offering CMB to AUH flights. A dependable 86.59% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CMB and AUH:
- Hamad International Airport
- Chennai Airport
- Velana International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Zayed International Airport (AUH)

$253 is the lowest price for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $433. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from CMB to AUH by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CMB to AUH.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport.

Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

69% of flights leaving from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CMB:

Arriving at Zayed International Airport (AUH)

Reserve a hotel near AUH if you're on a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Zayed International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Hertz, Alamo or Europcar to explore Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Reserve your vehicle from Zayed International Airport a few weeks in advance to secure the best deal. If you're going away during a busy period, it's smart to book even earlier.

When to fly to Zayed International Airport (AUH)

It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport. December is the busiest month to visit Abu Dhabi. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Abu Dhabi is August, with temperatures ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Lock in your flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Zayed International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from CMB to AUH in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.

Explore more of the United Arab Emirates

Dubai is just one of the many places in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Abu Dhabi. Around 121 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the United Arab Emirates, head for Sharjah, about 145 kilometres north-east of Abu Dhabi. Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland are key highlights.