Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Manama to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manama and Colombo takes around 7.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Manama and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Manama and Colombo is 3756 km.

Question 3

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

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Several carriers operate flights between Manama and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Gulf Air Bahrain, SriLankan Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Manama?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Manama and London, Manchester, Riyadh, Jeddah, Birmingham, Dubai, Istanbul, Muscat, Edinburgh, Cairo, Newcastle upon Tyne, Glasgow, Kuwait City, Medina, Dammam, Doha, New Delhi, Islamabad, Manila, Abu Dhabi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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

Question 6

What airports are near Manama?

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The main airport in Manama is Bahrain International. It is also served by King Fahd International, Bahrain International, Al-Ahsa International.

Question 7

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Manama and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Manama and Colombo with Gulf Air Bahrain, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines.

Question 9

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

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Manama 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 10

What flights operate between Manama and Colombo?

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Traveling between Manama 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 11

How many airports are there near Manama?

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There are a number of airports in and around Manama. The main one is Bahrain International and other nearby airports include King Fahd International, Bahrain International, Al-Ahsa International

Question 12

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manama 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 Manama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Manama 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 15

What time do flights between Manama 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 Manama, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Manama 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	£132
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£417
Cheapest round-trip	£298
Average round-trip	£334
Nonstop flights in May	£211 – £429

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	45-90 min	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	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	to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	50-90 min	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	sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
Gulf Air Bahrain	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
Gulf Air Bahrain	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	1
Weekly flights: 9 total	Daily flights: 1.29 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 25.05	Tue 26.05	Wed 27.05	Thu 28.05	Fri 29.05	Sat 30.05	Sun 31.05
Gulf Air Bahrain	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	---	1	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 8 total	Daily flights: 1.14 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Gulf Air Bahrain	GFA	GF	No
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Etihad Airways	ETD	EY	No
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes

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	28°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