What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is to fly and shuttle which costs AED 650 - AED 1600 and takes 8h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi is to fly which takes 5h 53m and costs AED 1000 - AED 3100.

How far is it from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

The distance between Colombo and Abu Dhabi is 3364 km.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi?

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Abu Dhabi?

Abu Dhabi is 1h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 6:00 AM in Colombo and 4:30 AM in Abu Dhabi.

Where can I stay near Abu Dhabi?

There are 1305+ hotels available in Abu Dhabi.

Colombo to Abu Dhabi - 3 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, or bus

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Fly to Abu Dhabi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane CMB - AUH
5h 53m
AED 1,002–3,022
Fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane CMB - DXB
2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle
8h 33m
AED 652–1,522
Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane CMB - SHJ
2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus
8h 37m
AED 1,142–2,876

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

46Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

AED 926Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,363.5 km
Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, and Qatar Airways fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) every 4 hours.

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