Rome2Rio

How to get fromSaudi Arabia to Colomboby plane or bus

Find Transport to Colombo

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Saudi Arabia to Colombo by plane or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane ELQ - CMB
    8h 40m
    Rs 74,894–194,465

  2. Bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DMM - CMB
    8h 42m
    Rs 67,640–186,165

  3. Fly from Hofuf

    1. Fly from Hofuf (HOF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HOF - CMB
    7h 50m
    Rs 153,026–436,349

  4. Fly from Riyadh

    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane RUH - CMB
    9h 32m
    Rs 69,314–202,723

  5. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

    1. Fly from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MED - CMB
    11h 13m
    Rs 69,881–192,381

Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRs 57,972Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Saudi Arabia to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,431.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Saudi Arabia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Etihad, Air Arabia, and four other airlines fly from Prince Nayef Bin Abdulaziz Regional Airport (ELQ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.