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Colombo Riyadh
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Mon, 13 May CMB - RUH
Wed, 15 May RUH - CMB
£388 £375
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Colombo Riyadh
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Fri, 05 Jul CMB - RUH
£159 £155
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Colombo Riyadh
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Sat, 04 May CMB - RUH
Tue, 07 May RUH - CMB
£323 £311
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
562% Trains are 562% more expensive in Riyadh than in Colombo.
Colombo £0.13
Riyadh £0.86
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
140% The average meal is 140% more expensive in Riyadh than in Colombo.
Colombo £2.68
Riyadh £6.44
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 4.72 SAR
1 SAR = 0.22 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 2505 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Ratmalana (RML) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Beira Lake (BYV) How far from city centre: 1 miles
Riyadh airports
King Khaled Intl (RUH) How far from city centre: 6 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Colombo to Riyadh

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2. Can the price of my tickets from Colombo to Riyadh change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Colombo to Riyadh may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

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When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Colombo and Riyadh, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

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Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Colombo to Riyadh airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Riyadh

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Riyadh?
The total flight time between Colombo and Riyadh is of around 06:22 hours on average, considering an average distance of 4,564 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Riyadh at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Riyadh is 155£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Riyadh expensive to visit compared to Colombo?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Riyadh costs an average of 3.22 GBP, 906% more expensive than Colombo, with a fare of 0.32 GBP, while train tickets costs 562% more in Riyadh: 0.86 GBP against 0.13 GBP in Colombo. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.44 GBP in Riyadh, 140% more than the 2.68 GBP in Colombo. The price of the coffee is around 93% more expensive in Riyadh, with an average of 3.72 GBP , while in Colombo the coffee costs 1.93 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Riyadh?
The most popular months to book a trip from Colombo to Riyadh are October, May and July, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Riyadh?
The best time of the year to go to Riyadh when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, May is the top 1º month to fly to Riyadh from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, July and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Riyadh.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Colombo to Riyadh?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Saudi Arabia may apply when travelling from Colombo. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Colombo and Riyadh?
The main airport route flying between Colombo and Riyadh is: Katunayake International (CMB) to King Khaled Intl (RUH). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Srilankan Airlines.
  • Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Colombo to Riyadh are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Colombo to Riyadh are:
  • Flydubai, stoping in Dubai for 95 minutes minimun.
Flight Duration 6 h and 22 m Flights between Colombo and Riyadh take, on average, 6 h and 22 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £155 Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Riyadh found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Katunayake International The airport Katunayake International is the departure airport operating flights between Colombo and Riyadh
Arriving Airport King Khaled Intl Flights departing Colombo with Riyadh as destination arrive at King Khaled Intl

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