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Air distance is about 4,040 km. 12 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 6h 0m · Sri Lankan Airlines |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:45 · Singapore Airlines |
| Last departure of the day | 23:15 · IndiGo |
| Flight options found | 99 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 1 |
| Airport codes | Colombo–CMB, Riyadh–RUH |
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The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 99 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:45 and the last around 23:15. The fastest flight takes about 6h 0m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Night from LKR 72,075, Afternoon from LKR 72,075, Evening from LKR 93,206, Morning from LKR 94,083. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Colombo is often the first Sri Lankan stop after landing at Bandaranaike International Airport near Katunayake. Pettah’s market streets, the Gangaramaya temple and Galle Face Green show different parts of the city within a compact area, although road traffic changes the pace. The National Museum adds an indoor visit, and Colombo Fort remains an important transport point. Indian travellers can spend a day here before taking a train south or beginning a wider island route.
Fort is the practical choice when a rail departure forms part of a short stay; Galle Face instead puts the seafront within easy reach. Cinnamon Gardens suits the National Museum and Independence Square. Bandaranaike Airport is at Katunayake, outside Colombo, so an airport hotel and a central city hotel serve different purposes. A late arrival followed by an early flight may favour the airport area, whereas a day of sightseeing needs the road transfer into Colombo itself.
Pettah and Fort fit together as a market-and-architecture walk, while Gangaramaya and the nearby lake area belong to another circuit. The National Museum is a collection visit rather than a brief stop on the way to a train, so pair it with Cinnamon Gardens. Galle Face Green is a flexible evening endpoint after those indoor sights. City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened in August 2025, adding hotel, dining and entertainment facilities to the central waterfront area; it is separate from the older museum district. For onward rail travel, identify Colombo Fort station on the ticket rather than treating every Colombo station as interchangeable. Pettah’s commercial lanes can be awkward with wheeled luggage, making Fort accommodation useful when combining a market visit with an onward train.
December to March, around 23–32°C, with comparatively drier west-coast weather.
By Air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of Colombo; allow roughly 45–75 minutes by road. Airport bus 187, taxis and hired cars connect with the city.
By Rail: Colombo Fort is the main rail hub for routes towards Kandy, Galle and other destinations.
By Road: Airport bus 187 uses the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway; long-distance buses leave from city terminals.
Walk the Galle Face Green seafront.
Explore market lanes in Pettah.
Visit Gangaramaya Temple near Beira Lake.
See Sri Lankan collections at the National Museum of Colombo.
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Riyadh is spread over a wide area, so choosing a few linked stops works better than trying to cross it repeatedly. The National Museum and Al Masmak Fortress introduce different periods of Saudi history; Diriyah, west of the centre, shows Najdi building traditions. Kingdom Centre supplies a city view. King Khalid International Airport is north of town, and the Yellow metro line gives some travellers an alternative to the road trip.
Olaya is useful for a stay centred on offices and Kingdom Centre, while Diriyah requires a separate western excursion. The National Museum and Al Masmak Fortress belong to the older southern part of Riyadh, so grouping them reduces repeated cross-city transfers. The Yellow metro line provides an airport link, but a final interchange or road connection may still be necessary for the hotel.
Airport terminal advice published before February 2026 can point passengers to the wrong building. Match the airline’s updated terminal to the relevant metro stop or taxi destination. Terminals 1 and 2 handle Saudi carriers’ international operations; Terminals 3 and 4 serve their domestic flights. A domestic connection can therefore involve a change of building even when the same carrier operates both legs. Diriyah’s At-Turaif heritage area and dining district have their own booking arrangements, so select the intended attraction rather than assuming one admission covers the entire development. Plan the outdoor heritage visit separately from an indoor National Museum afternoon.
November to March, roughly 10–28°C, for outdoor districts.
By Air: King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is about 35 km north of central Riyadh; road trips often take 30–45 minutes. Yellow Line metro stations, taxis and app-based cars serve the airport.
By Rail: Riyadh Metro Yellow Line links airport terminals with King Abdullah Financial District; other lines meet across the network.
By Road: Intercity coaches and highways connect Riyadh with other Saudi cities; taxis cover long cross-town trips.
Explore the galleries at the National Museum of Saudi Arabia.
Walk the historic streets around Al Masmak Fortress.
Visit the At-Turaif district in Diriyah.
See Riyadh from Kingdom Centre.
King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Following the February 2026 reassignment, Terminals 1 and 2 serve Saudi airlines’ international flights, Terminals 3 and 4 their domestic services, and Terminal 5 foreign airlines’ international flights. Indian airlines are foreign carriers in Saudi Arabia, so their Riyadh flights use Terminal 5.
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Colombo to Riyadh dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at LKR 72,075. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Colombo (CMB) and Riyadh (RUH) is about 4,040 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is listed on this page for Colombo to Riyadh. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Qatar Airways, Emirates Airlines, Etihad Airways, FlyDubai and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Colombo to Riyadh flight on this page takes about 6h. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 30 KG, 25 KG and 35 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Colombo to Riyadh fare on this page is LKR 72,075. Fares on the same dates run up to LKR 1,254,141, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:45 and the last around 23:15, local time at Colombo. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 4,040.48 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | LKR 72,075 | 26/10/2026 | Air Arabia | 02:40 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | LKR 70,635 | 07/11/2026 | Air Arabia | 02:40 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | LKR 68,472 | 06/01/2027 | Air Arabia | 02:40 |
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The aerial distance between Colombo and Riyadh is about 4,040 KM. In these results, journey times range from 6h to 43h 50m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 99 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from Colombo is at 00:45 and the last is at 23:15. Flights leave from Bandaranayake and land at King Khaled Intl.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Colombo to Riyadh |
| Aerial Distance | 4,040 KM |
| Flight Duration | 6h - 43h 50m |
| Airport Codes | Colombo - CMB, Riyadh - RUH |
| Total Flights Available | 99 flights1 direct98 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:45 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:15 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 33 flights0 direct33 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 23 flights0 direct23 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 2 flights0 direct2 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 29 flights1 direct28 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 12 flights0 direct12 with layovers |
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