Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Riyadh to Colombo, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Riyadh to Colombo are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of 2,019 ﷼ and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of 2,536 ﷼ and an overall rating of 7.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Riyadh to Colombo take?

Accepted Answer

The average nonstop flight takes 5h 10m, covering a distance of 6,498 km.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Riyadh and lands in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 25m. The most common departure time is 10:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was 592 ﷼ for a one-way ticket and 1,126 ﷼ for a round-trip.

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Riyadh you will be using Riyadh King Khaled Intl. You will be landing at Colombo, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Riyadh at 10:25 pm and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 6:20 am.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 10:30 pm and lands at 6:20 am.

Question 8

Which airlines fly non-stop between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is 944 ﷼.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Riyadh to Colombo flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Riyadh and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Riyadh to Colombo on a daily basis.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost 1,285 ﷼ (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is 2,370 ﷼ and 2,207 ﷼ respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Riyadh to Colombo.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Riyadh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Riyadh with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Riyadh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Kuwait City (KWI) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of 1,335 ﷼.

Question 18

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) is the top choice – 33% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Riyadh to Colombo picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 19

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Doha (DOH) often has the shortest layovers from Riyadh to Colombo, with an average of 1h 48m.

Question 20

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Doha (DOH) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 8h 14m.

Question 21

How often are flights from Riyadh to Colombo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Riyadh and Colombo historically see delays in approximately 44% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 100 minutes.

Question 22

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, SriLankan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 44% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 23

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 24

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 25

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Riyadh to Colombo were found on Kuwait Airways (1,126 ﷼) and Salam Air (1,322 ﷼).

Question 27

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Question 28

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at 2,165 ﷼ on average.

Question 29

How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Riyadh usually cost between 1,438 ﷼ and 2,501 ﷼ in January.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was 1,126 ﷼ on Kuwait Airways (Jan 21-Feb 5).

Question 30

What are the most popular airlines flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is SriLankan Airlines, followed by Etihad Airways and flydubai.

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How much is a round-trip flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Can I save money by flying with a layover from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Riyadh to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo?

Which airlines fly non-stop between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

How often are flights from Riyadh to Colombo delayed?

What is the most punctual flight time for Riyadh to Colombo flights?

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Riyadh to Colombo flights?

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Riyadh to Colombo?

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Riyadh to Colombo?

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

How many flights are there between Riyadh and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

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