About this route
| From | Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Abu Dhabi |
| To | Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB), Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Distance | about 3,300 km in a straight line |
| Non-stop flight time | about 4h 45m (estimate; real times are shown with each flight) |
| Time in Colombo | 1.5 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi |
| Money in Sri Lanka | LKR |
Visa for Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
| 🇮🇳 India passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka passport | Your own country |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇺🇸 United States passport | Visa on arrival |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates passport | Visa on arrival |
From the Passport Index data (February 2026). Living in the UAE or holding a US, UK or Schengen visa can make entry easier for some passports. Rules change — always confirm on the official government site before you book. In the LifeDesk app, the visa line on the results shows your own passport.
Tips to pay less
- Open the price calendar in LifeDesk — the cheapest days are shown in green.
- Compare the airline's own site with the travel sites: the same flight can differ by a lot.
- Check the bags: a cheap fare may not include checked baggage.
- Turn on a price alert — LifeDesk checks the route every day and tells you when it drops.
- Need the ticket for a visa file? Choose a refundable fare until the visa is approved.
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