Which airlines fly to Colombo?

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Emirates are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Colombo from Birmingham according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Colombo. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Colombo on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Birmingham to Colombo?

Qatar Airways and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Birmingham to Colombo

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo?

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The number of operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo is 8 as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Colombo?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Birmingham Airport to Colombo.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:40 - 13:45BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 35m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Sharjah

05:20 - 23:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

23h 40m2 stops Sharjah Bergamo Orio Al Serio

£653Multiple Airlines

Sat, 14 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

07:00 - 13:45BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25h 15m2 stops Krakow J. Paul II Balice Sharjah

02:40 - 23:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

26h 35m3 stops Sharjah Vienna Intl Bergamo Orio Al Serio

£656Multiple Airlines

Mon, 15 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar

20:50 - 15:55BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

13h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

02:40 - 18:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

21h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

£667Emirates

Sat, 28 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec

13:45 - 18:25BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Male

21:45 - 11:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

19h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

£670Emirates

Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

07:40 - 01:55BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

12h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 12:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£676Qatar Airways

Thu, 21 Jan - Tue, 2 Feb

14:10 - 16:30BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 12:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£677Qatar Airways

Mon, 11 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan

08:00 - 01:55BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

12h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 12:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

22h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£716British Airways

Sat, 28 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

14:10 - 16:30BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:50 - 06:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

14h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

£720British Airways

Mon, 15 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar

16:50 - 07:55BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

33h 35m1 stop Istanbul

07:25 - 09:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

£768Turkish Airlines

Tue, 23 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar

10:45 - 07:55BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

15h 40m1 stop Istanbul

07:25 - 09:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

£768Turkish Airlines

Wed, 24 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar

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Qatar Airways flights from Birmingham to Colombo

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Qatar Airways

5 Nov

BHX08:00Birmingham

19h 15m

1 stop

CMB08:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

3 Dec

CMB19:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22h 40m

1 stop

BHX12:40Birmingham

£672

Qatar Airways

12 Nov

BHX08:00Birmingham

13h 15m

1 stop

CMB02:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

24 Nov

CMB04:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

13h 55m

1 stop

BHX12:40Birmingham

£673

Qatar Airways

5 Nov

BHX08:00Birmingham

12h 25m

1 stop

CMB01:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

22 Nov

CMB03:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 45m

1 stop

BHX12:40Birmingham

£675

Emirates flights from Birmingham to Colombo

Our best Emirates deals on Birmingham to Colombo flight tickets

Emirates

18 Nov

BHX20:50Birmingham

13h 35m

1 stop

CMB15:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

2 Dec

CMB20:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 55m

2 stops

BHX11:40Birmingham

£656

Emirates

12 Nov

BHX20:50Birmingham

16h 05m

2 stops

CMB18:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

25 Nov

CMB09:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 15m

1 stop

BHX11:40Birmingham

£662

Emirates

28 Nov

BHX20:50Birmingham

13h 35m

1 stop

CMB15:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

7 Dec

CMB02:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

21h 35m

1 stop

BHX18:45Birmingham

£667

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BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 14/11

12:40-13:45

2 stops19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/11

05:20-23:30

2 stops23h 40m

£653

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BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

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Birmingham

Mon 15/3

07:00-13:45

2 stops25h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/3

02:40-23:45

3 stops26h 35m

£656

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 28/11

20:50-15:55

1 stop13h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/12

02:40-18:45

1 stop21h 35m

£667

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 28/11

13:45-18:25

2 stops23h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

21:45-11:40

1 stop19h 25m

£670

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Thu 21/1

07:40-01:55

1 stop12h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/2

19:30-12:40

1 stop22h 40m

£676

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Mon 11/1

14:10-16:30

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/1

19:30-12:40

1 stop22h 40m

£677

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BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 28/11

08:00-01:55

1 stop12h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

19:30-12:40

1 stop22h 40m

£716

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Mon 15/2

14:10-16:30

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/3

20:50-06:10

1 stop14h 50m

£720

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Tue 23/2

16:50-07:55

1 stop33h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/3

07:25-09:45

1 stop31h 50m

£768

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Wed 24/2

10:45-07:55

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/3

07:25-09:45

1 stop31h 50m

£768

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Birmingham and Colombo?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from £679 to £840.
The lowest price recently found on this route was £653.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo from Birmingham is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £721, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of June is another great option to travel to Colombo, with average flight prices from Birmingham averaging around £726.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Birmingham to Colombo?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from Birmingham when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around £853 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from Birmingham for as low as £772 on momondo.

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Best price found	£277
Fastest flight time	15h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Colombo from Birmingham in the past 72 hours is £277. The best return flight deal from Birmingham to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £653.

The fastest flight from Birmingham to Colombo takes 15h 20m

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to Colombo. There are no popular flight routes from Birmingham to Colombo.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Birmingham to Colombo

How far is Birmingham to Colombo by plane?
The straight-line distance from Birmingham to Colombo is 5488.0 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo?
Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo?
The number of operators available for flights from Birmingham Airport to Colombo is 8 as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to Colombo?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Birmingham Airport to Colombo.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Colombo can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Colombo. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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IndiGo	PriceFrom £275	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 580 reviews	Search IndiGo flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £392	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,557 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom £582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,109 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Air India	PriceFrom £594	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,902 reviews	Search Air India flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £660	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,464 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £671	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £675	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,684 reviews	Search Emirates flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £717	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,279 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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