Cheap Flights from Colombo Bandaranayake (CMB) to Riyadh (RUH)

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Flight deals from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Riyadh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £284. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Riyadh.£144 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Oct.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 17 Oct, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.

Riyadh.£144 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.

Riyadh.£144 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 May.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 27 May, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.

Riyadh.£144 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £144, select.

Riyadh.£151 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Apr.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 28 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £151, select.

Riyadh.£163 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Jun.One-way flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £163, select.

Riyadh.£169 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £169, select.

Riyadh.£184 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £184, select.

Riyadh.£207 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £207, select.

Riyadh.£252 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb.One-way flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £252, select.

Riyadh.£287 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound indirect flight with flydubai, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £287, select.

Riyadh.£295 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Jun.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 12 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £295, select.

Riyadh.£295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Apr.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 14 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £295, select.

Riyadh.£296 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 May.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £296, select.

Riyadh.£296 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £296, select.

Riyadh.£364 per passenger.Departing Fri, 14 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 14 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Price includes taxes and charges.From £364, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh

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Cheapest flight found	£144
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	5 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week	10

Finding cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh is £284. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh?

5 hours and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh.

Which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh?

SriLankan Airlines flies direct from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh.

How many flights are there a week from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh?

As of April 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake to Riyadh is usually May.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Riyadh Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Riyadh Airport on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Riyadh Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Riyadh?

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 Riyadh 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Riyadh?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Riyadh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Riyadh with?

Currently, Air Arabia and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Riyadh.

Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH): what you need to know

Around 5 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.
The timezone in Riyadh is UTC+3, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Flights from CMB to RUH start at 18:15 — the earliest with SriLankan Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:15 with SriLankan Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 13 weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flights.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your CMB to RUH flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Riyadh — and maybe even more of Saudi Arabia if you have time.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CMB to RUH flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between CMB and RUH include:
- Dubai Airport
- Abu Dhabi International Airport
- Hamad International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

£144 is the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Return flights start at £284. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CMB to RUH, reserve your journey two months before your planned departure.
January is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Finding cheap flights from CMB to RUH is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport.

Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

75.71% of flights that depart Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on time.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 20 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near CMB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:

Arriving at King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near RUH instead:
Travel at your own speed with a King Khaled International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sixt, Alamo or Final Rentals and find adventure across Riyadh and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from King Khaled International Airport about four weeks before travelling.

Getting from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) to central Riyadh

From King Khaled International Airport, Riyadh is approximately 25 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.

When to fly to King Khaled International Airport (RUH)

July is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Riyadh in April.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to King Khaled International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Riyadh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 44ºC (111ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMB to RUH around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

Riyadh has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Saudi Arabia just waiting to be explored. Around 240 miles north-east of Riyadh, a visit to Dammam will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like King Fahd Park, Dammam Corniche and Marjan Island.
Al Kharj is another destination worth seeing during your Saudi Arabia travels. Head on over to this destination, which is about 85 miles south-east of Riyadh, to discover highlights like Prince Abdulrahman bin Nasser Park.