Cheap Flights from Riyadh to Colombo, Compare and Book easily

Quick Flight Summary from Riyadh to Colombo

Lowest recent price
$143
Direct flight duration 8 hour
Direct airlines Srilankan Airlines
Arrival airports CMB / RML
Best days to book Thursday, Friday
Average over the last 30 days
$154

Cheapest flights from Riyadh to Colombo

Best Price

Salam Air

15 Oct, Thu

Riyadh – Colombo

10h 20m

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Salam Air

16 Oct, Fri

Riyadh – Colombo

10h 20m

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Salam Air

18 Oct, Sun

Riyadh – Colombo

10h 20m

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Salam Air

20 Oct, Tue

Riyadh – Colombo

10h 20m

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Salam Air

22 Oct, Thu

Riyadh – Colombo

10h 20m

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Salam Air

23 Oct, Fri

Riyadh – Colombo

10h 20m

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Shortest Flight

Salam Air

25 Oct, Sun

Riyadh – Colombo

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Salam Air

26 Oct, Mon

Riyadh – Colombo

13h

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Salam Air

29 Oct, Thu

Riyadh – Colombo

11h 5m

1 stop

RUH–CMB

$143

Last update: 11 October 2026 02:05

Direct flights from Riyadh to Colombo

Estimated Prices for Riyadh to Colombo Flights

Cheapest Day15 October Thursday

Best Price

$143

Average Price

$167

$634

$143

$634

11Sun

Oct

$264

12Mon

$174

13Tue

$266

14Wed

$143

15Thu

$143

16Fri

$152

17Sat

$143

18Sun

$149

19Mon

$143

20Tue

$149

21Wed

$143

22Thu

$143

23Fri

$152

24Sat

$143

25Sun

$143

26Mon

$149

27Tue

$149

28Wed

$143

29Thu

$152

30Fri

$164

31Sat

$153

01Sun

Nov

$153

02Mon

$164

03Tue

$164

04Wed

$153

05Thu

$153

06Fri

$153

07Sat

$153

08Sun

$153

09Mon

$153

10Tue

$164

11Wed

$153

12Thu

$153

13Fri

$153

14Sat

$153

15Sun

$153

16Mon

$153

17Tue

$164

18Wed

$153

19Thu

$153

20Fri

$153

21Sat

$153

22Sun

$153

23Mon

$153

24Tue

$164

25Wed

$153

26Thu

Key Features of the Airlines

Budget Turkish Flights
Domestic Focus
Turkish Airlines Partner

Best LCC Middle East
Flexible Rebooking
Wide Domestic Network

Turkey's LCC Leader
Digital-First Airline
Wide Turkish Network

Star Alliance Member
Complimentary Meals
2x23kg Baggage

Lowest Fares
Hajj & Umrah Specialist
Easy Mobile Booking

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Riyadh City Center

King Khalid Intl. Airport

King Khalid International Airport (RUH) is well-connected to Riyadh city center through several transportation options, including taxis, transfer services, and rental cars. The airport is located about 35 kilometers from city center and for those driving their own vehicles, the airport provides parking facilities for both short- and long-term use.

Taxi

Taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to reach King Khalid International Airport as typically takes 25-30 minutes to reach, depending on traffic conditions. They are widely available across Riyadh, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem offer an additional option. Fares range depending on the pickup point and traffic.

Bus Services

Public buses connect the airport to various parts of Riyadh, including the city center. They typically operate during daytime hours, but schedules and routes should be confirmed at the airport information desk. Look for clearly marked bus stops at the arrivals area.

Metro

Riyadh metro system consists of six lines, connecting 85 stations. Line 4, or also known as the Yellow Line, runs from King Khalid International Airport to the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). Passengers opting for public transportation can use the metro, as it is available at the airport exits, and tickets can be obtained from machines at the station.

Hotel Shuttles

Many hotels in Riyadh provide transfer services to King Khalid International Airport. These services are convenient, reliable, and often affordable or free of charge, depending on your booking type. Travelers must confirm availability and costs with their hotel during booking. Hotel transfers are ideal for those who prefer a pre-arranged mode of transportation.

Rental Car

For those who prefer to drive themselves, renting a car is a flexible and comfortable alternative. Car rental offices are located throughout Riyadh, offering a variety of vehicles with or without a driver. The journey to the airport takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. International visitors need a valid international driving license to rent a car in Saudi Arabia.

Transportation to Colombo City Center from Airport

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Sri Lanka's capital city, Colombo, located on the southern part of Asia, is known for its Colombo Harbor, which is frequented by many merchant ships. The rivers and canals in the city add a different beauty and naturalness to the city. Sri Lanka is starting to become a tourist center as a result of the renovated and newly opened buildings thanks to the urban transformation that started in the city.

Transportation in Colombo is provided by many different transportation means. The sympathetic three-wheeled vehicles, special to the city, known tuk-tuk serve at short distances. Other transport options include buses, trains and taxis as well as ferries linking India and the city. Bandaranayike Airport connects Colombo with all the cities in the world.

There are buses that travel at certain intervals during the day from Bandaranayike Airport to the city center. Taxis carry passengers to the city center on a busy pace all day.

Taxi

Taxis are very popular as transportation facilities at the airport are limited and buses, which do not work at night, have long intervals. You need to clearly tell the route you want to go to the driver of the taxi, which you can easily take at the airport exit.

Bus

There is an express route between the city of Colombo and the airport, which can only be used by buses. Thanks to this special road, bus number 187-E3 can reach the city center in half an hour. In order to take the buses in front of the terminal building you need to buy tickets in advance.

Colombo Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Friday

9 Oct

Rain

30°24°

Today

Saturday

10 Oct

Rain

29°23°

Sunday

11 Oct

Rain

30°23°

Monday

12 Oct

Rain

30°23°

Tuesday

13 Oct

Rain

30°23°

More Information About Colombo

Colombo City Guide

Bandaranaike Intl. Airport

Ratmalana Airport

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Wingie offer the cheapest Riyadh-Colombo flights?

When you search for Riyadh-Colombo flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Riyadh-Colombo flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.

Which airports can I use for Riyadh-Colombo flights?

For Riyadh-Colombo flights, you can use King Khalid Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Bandaranaike Intl. Airport, Ratmalana Airport for arrival.

How many kilometers is the flight distance from Riyadh-Colombo and how long does the flight take?

The flight distance between Riyadh-Colombo is 4037 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 5 hour.

Which day is the most convenient for Riyadh-Colombo flights?

When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Riyadh-Colombo flights is Thursday.

Which airlines offer direct flights between Riyadh-Colombo?

Salam Air, Jazeera Airways, Air Arabia organizes direct flights between Riyadh-Colombo.

Riyadh-Colombo: which airline is better value on this route?

On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Salam Air starts from approximately $140.

Airline	Price	Standard inclusions
Gulf Air	$258	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Flydubai	$173	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x38x20 cm) / Complimentary Refreshments
Salam Air	$140	—
Air Arabia	$148	Paid Change (up to 24 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage (55x40x20 cm)
Jazeera Airways	$157	Paid Change / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage
Emirates	$282	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Complimentary Refreshments / In-flight Entertainment
Etihad Airways	$277	No changes allowed / No Refund / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / Complimentary Refreshments
Air India	$231	Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / Partial Refund (up to 48 hours) / 1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 30 kg checked baggage