Flights from Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) take about 4h 38m (3,301 km). Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways fly it. Lowest fare seen: $164 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Abu Dhabi
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
AUH → Abu Dhabi, booked before you fly
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Airlines flying Colombo to Abu Dhabi
Carriers on CMB–AUH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Colombo to Abu Dhabi fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $164 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $17529 Oct 2026 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | — |
| Nov 2026 | $17824 Nov 2026 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | — |
| Dec 2026 | $16913 Dec 2026 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | — |
| Jan 2027 | $17731 Jan 2027 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | — |
| Feb 2027 | $16423 Feb 2027 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | — |
| Mar 2027 | $26916 Mar 2027 · Air Arabia Abu Dhabi | $246 · 1 stop16 Mar 2027 |
| May 2027 | $2666 May 2027 · Etihad Airways | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $175 for October 2026, $164 at best after that.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Abu Dhabi, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Abu Dhabi
Based on weather and travel conditions in UAE
Winter (October–April) is perfect with temperatures around 24°C and clear skies. Peak summer (June–September) sees temperatures above 40°C but indoor malls and beaches remain popular.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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