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Flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Colombo (CMB)

Zayed International Airport, United Arab Emirates ↔ Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka

A direct route between Abu Dhabi and Colombo appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 6 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi (3L)Etihad Airways (EY)
Distance
3,300 km
2,051 miles
Est. flight time
4h 38m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Arab Emirates

Jan
24°
29/19
12mm
Feb
26°
31/21
25mm
Mar
29°
34/24
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
8mm
May
38°
43/33
2mm
Jun
40°
45/35
0mm
Jul
41°
46/36
1mm
Aug
41°
46/36
1mm
Sep
39°
44/34
1mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
30°
35/25
3mm
Dec
26°
31/21
18mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United Arab Emirates: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Abu Dhabi from Colombo?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Colombo (CMB) are around 3,300 km (2,051 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 38m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AUH–CMB route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Colombo?

Time difference ~ 1.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Sri Lanka?

Across Sri Lanka, the warmest month on average is March, with mean temperatures around 32°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka?

The UK FCDO currently rates United Arab Emirates as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.