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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Birmingham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,411. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Birmingham.$1,398 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,398, select.
Birmingham.$1,402 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May, returning Tue, 12 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,402, select.
Birmingham.$1,402 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,402, select.
Birmingham.$1,411 per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,411, select.
Birmingham.$1,411 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,411, select.
Birmingham.$1,529 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Apr, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,529, select.
Birmingham.$1,610 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun, returning Fri, 12 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,610, select.
Birmingham.$1,704 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,704, select.
Birmingham.$1,704 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Mar, returning Thu, 2 Apr.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,704, select.
Birmingham.$1,727 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,727, select.
Birmingham.$1,821 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Mar, returning Fri, 27 Mar.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 24 Mar, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,821, select.
Birmingham.$1,853 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Jun, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 30 Jun, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Birmingham on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,853, select.
Birmingham.$1,992 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Mon, 30 Nov.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Birmingham on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,992, select.
Birmingham.$2,200 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with IndiGo.Outbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with IndiGo, departs from Birmingham on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,200, select.
Birmingham.$2,472 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Birmingham.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Birmingham on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,472, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Colombo to Birmingham flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Colombo to Birmingham: Alternative routes

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Colombo to Birmingham: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,399
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Birmingham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Birmingham is $1,398. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Colombo to Birmingham. But we found flights with one stop from $1,398.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Colombo to Birmingham.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Birmingham is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Birmingham Airport on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Colombo and Birmingham Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Birmingham 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.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Birmingham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Birmingham is Etihad Airways .

Flying from Colombo to Birmingham Airport (BHX): What you need to know

  • The timezone in Birmingham is UTC+0, which is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Birmingham Airport is located in Birmingham.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to BHX.

  • Flying during a peak month like February? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • We make it simple to book cheap flights from Colombo to BHX that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CMB and BHX include:

    • Istanbul Airport (IST)

    • Dubai International Airport (DXB)

    • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)

  • Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Birmingham Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% of flights complete their journey on time.

About Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Getting from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham

  • From Birmingham Airport, central Birmingham is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.

  • It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Birmingham Airport (BHX)

  • At the moment, $804 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Birmingham Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,399. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to BHX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.

  • If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Colombo to Birmingham Airport ticket.

  • Be the first to know about deals for plane tickets from Colombo to BHX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.

  • Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Colombo to Birmingham Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Birmingham Airport (BHX)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Birmingham Airport (BHX), while August is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Birmingham based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Book a Colombo to BHX plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Birmingham to range from 10ºC to 24ºC.

  • January sees temperatures of between 0ºC and 8ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Birmingham Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Birmingham

  • When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Birmingham right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Colombo to Birmingham Airport:

  • You'll find plenty of fantastic things to do in Birmingham when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery followed by Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.

Explore more of the United Kingdom

  • London is just one of the many places in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've seen Birmingham. Around 153 kilometres away to the southeast, top sights here include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.

  • If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United Kingdom, head for Bristol, roughly 129 kilometres southwest of Birmingham. Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta are key reasons to visit.

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