Abu Dhabi to Colombo (AUH–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EY392
EY Etihad
32N
2:15 AM
+04 TPIER
8:15 AM
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ET1508
ET Ethiopian
32A
9:15 AM
+04 TPIER
3:15 PM
+0530
4h 30m
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AZ4104
AZ ITA
320
9:15 AM
+04 TA
3:15 PM
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EY390
EY Etihad
789
9:43 AM
+04 TA
3:05 PM
+0530
3h 52m
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EY Etihad
32Q
2:15 PM
+04 TA
8:15 PM
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ET1509
ET Ethiopian
321
2:25 PM
+04 TA
8:35 PM
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4h 40m
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AZ ITA
32Q
8:50 PM
+04 TA
2:50 AM+1
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EY394
EY Etihad
32A
10:20 PM
+04 TPIER
4:15 AM+1
+0530
4h 25m
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EY Etihad
77W
4:30 AM
+0530
7:30 AM
+04
4h 30m
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AZ ITA
321
9:50 AM
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1:00 PM
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4h 40m
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EY Etihad
321
9:50 AM
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ET Ethiopian
321
4:20 PM
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7:20 PM
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321
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EY Etihad
320
9:30 PM
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Abu Dhabi to Colombo
3 carriers, 53 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 53 Flights/wk 2,051 mi 3h 52m nonstop +1.5h ahead 19 1-stop hubs

AUH–CMB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Etihad Airways, ITA Airways and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,051 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 19 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore AUH Routes CMB Routes AUH Live Flights CMB Live Flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AUH–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
EY Etihad Airways 27 32A, 32N, 32Q, 789 3h52-4h30 – – –
AZ ITA Airways 13 320, 32Q 4h30 – SkyTeam –
ET Ethiopian Airlines 13 321, 32A 4h30-4h40 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AZ
321 Airbus A321 – ET
32A Airbus A320 – ET, EY
32N Airbus A320neo – EY
32Q Airbus A321neo – AZ, EY
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – EY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: EY (27 flights/wk, 51%)
SkyTeam: AZ (13 flights/wk, 25%)
Star Alliance: ET (13 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AUH to CMB direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
53
Outbound / wk
40
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
COK ~6h 35m IXM ~6h 40m TRZ ~6h 45m DAC ~10h 20m MLE ~14h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
934
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Colombo from Abu Dhabi

Nearby airports with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Metric AUH→CMB DXB→CMB SHJ→CMB
Distance from AUH – 72 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 6 1
Weekly flights 53 81 7
Flight time 3h 52m 3h 49m 4h 25m
Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights · Sharjah (SHJ) to Colombo flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUH with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Colombo is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 7.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,051 mi / 3,301 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m to 4h 40m.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival in Sri Lanka. The ETA costs $50 and allows stays up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

Facts

AUH–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance2,051 mi / 3,301 km
Flight time3h 52m to 4h 40m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights53 out / 40 return
1-stop connections19 hubs
Origin: AUH
Full nameZayed International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Zayed International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take approximately 3h 52m to 4h 40m. The route covers 2,051 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 53 nonstop flights per week from AUH to CMB. The return direction has about 40 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COK, IXM, TRZ, DAC, MLE, BOM, DEL, MAA, HYD, BLR, DOH, MCT, BKK, HKG, KUL, DXB, PVG, SIN and MEL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Yes, return flights from CMB to AUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and SHJ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUH to CMB

Zayed International Airport (AUH) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from ITA Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 53 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

AUH to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUH to CMB ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes to 4 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,051 miles (3,301 km). There are approximately 53 weekly flights outbound and 40 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

19 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via COK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Sharjah (SHJ).