There are 2 ways to get from Riyadh to Colombo by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Riyadh
best- Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane RUH - CMB
9h 11mRs 64,136–172,252Drive to Hamad International Airport, fly
- Drive from Riyadh to Hamad International Airport (DOH)car
- Fly from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane DOH - CMB
11h 49mRs 69,289–121,583
Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Colombo is to drive and fly which costs Rs. 65000 - Rs. 130000 and takes 11h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Colombo is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs Rs. 60000 - Rs. 180000.
The distance between Riyadh and Colombo is 4115 km.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Riyadh to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 2h 30m ahead of Riyadh. It is currently 9:58 AM in Riyadh and 12:28 PM in Colombo.
There are 1449+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air, and SalamAir fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Riyadh to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 55,000–160,000
Flights from Hamad International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 65,000–260,000
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