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Flights from Colombo to Bahrain

Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Bahrain (BAH) take about 5h 11m (3,751 km). Gulf Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $300 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Colombo to Bahrain

Carriers on CMB–BAH according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Gulf Airnonstop fare seen

Colombo to Bahrain fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Feb 2027, from $300 one-way. With stops: Feb 2027, from $229. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Nov 2026$3269 Nov 2026 · Gulf Air$232 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026
Feb 2027$3008 Feb 2027 · Gulf Air$229 · 1 stop8 Feb 2027
Mar 2027$3213 Mar 2027 · Gulf Air$281 · 1 stop3 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $229 in February 2027, against $281 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Bahrain, 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 Bahrain

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Frequently asked questions — Colombo to Bahrain flights

How long is the flight from Colombo to Bahrain?
A nonstop flight from Colombo (CMB) to Bahrain (BAH) takes about 5h 11m, covering 3,751 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Colombo from Bahrain by air?
The great-circle distance between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport and Bahrain International Airport is 3,751 km (2,331 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Colombo to Bahrain?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CMB–BAH route include Gulf Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Colombo to Bahrain cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CMB–BAH was $300 USD with Gulf Air (nonstop), departing 8 Feb 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Bahrain?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in February 2027 were cheapest, from $229 one-way, against $281 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Colombo to Bahrain?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $229 with one stop against $300 nonstop, a saving of $71. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Sri Lanka to Bahrain?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Bahrain visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Bahrain?
Bahrain is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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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