Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Colombo and Abu Dhabi takes around 4.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Colombo and Abu Dhabi?

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Bangkok, Malé, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, Bali, New Delhi, Edinburgh, Singapore, Denpasar, Chennai, Birmingham, Goa, Tel Aviv, Phuket City, Phuket Province, Mumbai, Perth, Da Nang.

Question 5

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, Birmingham, Amman, Edinburgh, Jeddah, Medina, Larnaca, Dammam, Kutaisi, Vienna, Budapest, Riyadh, Istanbul, Bucharest, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Belgrade, Tashkent, Kraków.

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 Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar.

Question 7

Which airlines fly between Colombo and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Colombo and Abu Dhabi, 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 Colombo and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Colombo and Abu Dhabi, 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 Maktoum International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Sohar.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between Colombo and Abu Dhabi depart?

Accepted Answer

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 Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between Colombo and Abu Dhabi arrive?

Accepted Answer

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 Abu Dhabi, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£106
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£191
Cheapest round-trip	£192
Average round-trip	£216
Nonstop flights in October	£106 – £338

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Public Bus A1 to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station	45-60 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Public Bus A2 to Al Wahda Bus Station	40-55 min	AED 4 (~USD 1.10); Hafilat card required	every 30–40 min (traffic dependent)	Al Wahda area access
Taxi (metered)	30-45 min	AED 70–100 (~USD 19–27); metered fare plus AED 25 airport surcharge	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Uber	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Careem	30-45 min	AED 60–90 (~USD 16–25); surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	regional ride-hailing app
Private transfer	30-45 min	AED 150–300 (~USD 41–82); pre-booked fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and business travelers
Rental car	30-45 min	AED 100–250 (~USD 27–68) per day; varies by vehicle	on-demand (traffic dependent)	flexibility and exploration

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

Airline	Mon 19.10	Tue 20.10	Wed 21.10	Thu 22.10	Fri 23.10	Sat 24.10	Sun 25.10
Etihad Airways	4	4	3	4	4	4	4
Air Arabia	1	---	1	---	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 32 total	Daily flights: 4.57 average	Most flights: Monday 4 flights

Airline	Mon 26.10	Tue 27.10	Wed 28.10	Thu 29.10	Fri 30.10	Sat 31.10	Sun 01.11
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
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
Qatar Airways	QTR	QR	Yes
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	23°C	16°C
February	25°C	17°C
March	29°C	20°C
April	33°C	23°C
May	38°C	27°C
June	40°C	29°C
July	41°C	31°C
August	41°C	31°C
September	39°C	29°C
October	35°C	25°C
November	30°C	22°C
December	25°C	18°C

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