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Cheap flights Athens — Colombo

from $279 6 595 km ~8h 16m 3 flights found 2 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
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12+ years
1
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2–11 years
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Cheapest: $279 on 08.12.2026
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Cheapest flights found
09 Dec 2026, Wed
Air Arabia G9 819
00:10
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
09:05
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
8h 55m 1 stop
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10 Dec 2026, Thu
Air Arabia G9 685
14:45
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
23:40
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
8h 55m 1 stop
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19 Dec 2026, Sat
IndiGo 6E 1902
15:00
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
02:40
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
11h 40m 1 stop
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Route characteristics
Distance
6 595 km
Flight time
8h 16m
Time difference
+3h
Minimum price
from $279 (08.12.2026)
Average price
$332
Maximum price
$453
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (1)
ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Airlines (2)
G9 Air Arabia 6E IndiGo
Agencies (2)
Farera Mytrip.com
Prices by day of week
Airlines — cheapest prices 2
Air Arabia
Air Arabia
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$279
IndiGo
IndiGo
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$453
Where to buy tickets 2
Farera
2 tickets · 2 days
from $279
Mytrip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $453
Airports

From — Athens (1)

  • ATH Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

To — Colombo (1)

  • CMB Bandaranaike International Airport
Other destinations from Athens
Frequently asked questions about the route Athens — Colombo
How long is the flight from Athens to Colombo?
Approximate flight time — 8h 16m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Athens to Colombo?
The straight-line distance — 6 595 km.
How much do flights from Athens to Colombo cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $279 on 08.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $332. Range: $279 — $453.
What is the time difference between Athens and Colombo?
The difference — +3h.
From which airports does Athens operate flights?
From Athens: ATH (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport).
To which airports in Colombo do flights arrive?
To Colombo: CMB (Bandaranaike International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 2 airlines: Air Arabia, IndiGo.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Athens — Colombo

Flights Athens — Colombo is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 6 595 km. Flight time 8h 16m. Time difference +3h.

From Athens (ATH) flights depart from 1 airport: ATH. To Colombo (CMB) — 1 arrival airport: CMB.

2 airlines operate on this route: Air Arabia, IndiGo.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $279 (08.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $332, ranging from $279 to $453. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.