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Flight deals from Colombo to Riyadh Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Colombo to Riyadh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £254. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Colombo to Riyadh Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.

Riyadh.£247 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £247, select.

Riyadh.£250 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £250, select.

Riyadh.£253 per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £253, select.

Riyadh.£254 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Thu, 23 Apr.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £254, select.

Riyadh.£296 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £296, select.

Riyadh.£312 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Mar, returning Mon, 30 Mar.Return flight with Air India and Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 18 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Mon, 30 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £312, select.

Riyadh.£329 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £329, select.

Riyadh.£336 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 May, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £336, select.

Riyadh.£360 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Thu, 10 Dec.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £360, select.

Riyadh.£361 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Wed, 10 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Riyadh on Wed, 10 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £361, select.

Riyadh.£363 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £363, select.

Riyadh.£366 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Tue, 26 May.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Tue, 26 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £366, select.

Riyadh.£383 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Aug, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Air Arabia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound indirect flight with Air Arabia, departs from Riyadh on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £383, select.

Riyadh.£418 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr, returning Sat, 18 Apr.Return flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Riyadh on Sat, 18 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £418, select.

Riyadh.£422 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 4 May.Return flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Riyadh on Mon, 4 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £422, select.

Riyadh.£424 per passenger.Departing Thu, 21 May, returning Sat, 6 Jun.Return flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 21 May, arriving in Riyadh.Inbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from Riyadh on Sat, 6 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From £424, select.

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Colombo to Riyadh: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£247
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	5 hrs, 37 mins
Most popular airline	SriLankan Airlines
Average flights per week	14

Finding cheap flights from Colombo to Riyadh: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Colombo to Riyadh?

The best price we found for a return flight from Colombo to Riyadh is £247. 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 to Riyadh?

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

Which airlines fly direct from Colombo to Riyadh?

SriLankan Airlines flies direct from Colombo to Riyadh.

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

As of March 2026, there are 14 flights per week flying from Colombo to Riyadh.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Riyadh is usually April.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Colombo to Riyadh Airport on Monday, 27 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Colombo 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.

Travelling from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH): What you need to know

Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) departing from here.
5 hours 35 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight.
Riyadh is two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Riyadh King Khalid International Airport is located in Riyadh, which follows the UTC+3 timezone.
You can pick from 7 direct services every week between Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH). This is the most popular route, with SriLankan Airlines offering a 6:15pm departure from CMB to RUH.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Colombo to RUH.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH) take off from this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This top airline operates services from CMB.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between CMB and RUH is SriLankan Airlines.
Among carriers on this route, SriLankan Airlines has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Colombo to RUH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
- Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.

About Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

Few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal if you've touched down on a late flight from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel and Makarem Riyadh Hotel are great options near RUH.
Grab a Riyadh King Khalid International Airport rental car and explore Riyadh and beyond with your own wheels. Sixt, Alamo and Final Rentals are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport flight.

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

Central Riyadh is around 32 kms (20 miles) from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

£149 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport. A return flight starts at £247. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap flights from Colombo to RUH, book your plane ticket eight months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport tickets is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Colombo to RUH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)

It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH). October is when most people travel to Riyadh. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in May.
The warmest month in Riyadh is July, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your Colombo to RUH plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport in January when temperatures are between 7ºC and 23ºC.

More about Riyadh

Start your Riyadh trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Riyadh King Khalid International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Boulevard Riyadh City, Fahad Al Owaidah Grand Mosque and Al Masmak Palace Museum are must-visits when exploring Riyadh.

Explore more of Saudi Arabia

See more of Saudi Arabia with a visit to Al Kharj, located about 153 kms (95 miles) southeast of Riyadh. From Abdulaziz Abdullah Al’askar mosque to other popular sights, there's no shortage of things to put on your must-do list.