Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Abu Dhabi to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Abu Dhabi and Colombo takes around 4.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Abu Dhabi and Colombo is 3303 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Etihad Airways, Air Arabia.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Abu Dhabi and London, Manchester, Jeddah, Amman, Medina, Birmingham, Cairo, Baku, Kutaisi, Tashkent, Vienna, Riyadh, Mumbai, Larnaca, Dammam, Kochi, Istanbul, Glasgow, Belfast, Tel Aviv.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Dubai, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul, Budapest.

Question 6

What airports are near Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Abu Dhabi is Zayed International Airport. It is also served by Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Abu Dhabi and Colombo with Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, IndiGo Airlines.

Question 8

When’s the best time to travel between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Abu Dhabi and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 9

What flights operate between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Abu Dhabi and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 10

How many airports are there near Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Abu Dhabi. The main one is Zayed International Airport and other nearby airports include Dubai International, Sharjah International, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Maktoum International

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Abu Dhabi and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£88
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£193
Cheapest round-trip	£190
Average round-trip	£217
Nonstop flights in September	£88 – £366

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	45-90 min	Rs 3,500 – Rs 4,500; fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and fixed pricing
PickMe (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	50-90 min	Rs 500 – Rs 800; air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD)	every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Etihad Airways	---	---	2	4	4	3	4
Air Arabia	---	---	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 21 total	Daily flights: 3 average	Most flights: Thursday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Etihad Airways	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
Air Arabia	---	---	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Etihad Airways	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
Air Arabia	---	---	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 31 total	Daily flights: 4.43 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	28°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

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